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Play NowSmart & Real-Time Sports Ground Booking
Play Now is a digital sports booking platform designed to eliminate manual coordination and scheduling conflicts in sports ground reservations.
- Sports Booking & Reservation System
- Pakistan
- 14 Weeks
- Full-Stack Booking Platform
About the project
Project overview
Play Now is a digital sports booking platform designed to eliminate manual coordination and scheduling conflicts in sports ground reservations. It enables players to search for nearby facilities, check availability in real time, and securely book time slots online. The platform also provides venue partners with tools to manage listings, update availability, monitor bookings, and handle payments efficiently. By integrating real-time validation and secure transactions, Play Now delivers a reliable and scalable reservation system.
- Industry
- Sports Booking & Reservation System
- My role
- Backend Developer — built the booking engine and payment integration
- Duration
- 14 Weeks
- Delivery
- Full-Stack Booking Platform
- Location
- Pakistan
The challenge
The Scheduling & Reliability Gap in Sports Ground Booking
Traditional sports booking processes lacked centralized systems, leading to inefficiencies and operational conflicts. Key challenges included:
Absence of a real-time booking system to prevent overlapping or double reservations.
Manual coordination between players and venue partners causing scheduling errors.
Difficulty managing dynamic availability across multiple time slots.
The solution
Building a Secure & Real-Time Booking Ecosystem
A full-stack booking system was developed to ensure accurate scheduling, secure payments, and seamless user experience. Key features include:
01
Dual-Role User System
Implemented structured role-based access for Players and Venue Partners. Players can search and book grounds, while partners manage listings, availability, and bookings.
02
Secure Payment Integration
Integrated Stripe payment gateway to enable encrypted transactions, payment verification, and booking confirmation only after successful payment processing.
03
Location-Based Search & Maps Integration
Integrated Google Maps API to display ground locations and enable proximity-based search with accurate filtering.
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Technologies used
Stack & integrations
- React
- Node.js
- Express
- PostgreSQL
- Stripe
- Google Maps API
- Redis
- AWS
What it does
Key features
- Advanced ground search with filters (location, sport, price, amenities)
- Real-time availability calendar
- Instant booking with confirmation
- Secure payment processing with Stripe
- User reviews and ratings
- Venue owner dashboard
- Booking management and history
- Push notifications for bookings
- Google Maps integration
- Cancellation and refund system
