CHARLOTTE, N.C.— DiNKR, the leading player-first pickleball match finding app, is adding a new layer to the game with it’s “Open to Dating” profile tag–an optional new feature launching late-May, that lets users indicate they’re open to romance.
This makes DiNKR the first pickleball app to integrate a dating friendly feature, arriving just as 18 to 35-year-olds are increasingly seeking real-life, activity based connections, and older generations are rekindling their love lives on the court.
The tag is subtle and discreet: those who opt in can only be discovered by other romantically interested players: to everyone else, they’ll simply appear as another player looking for a match.
With age and identity verification, it’s a subtle, safe, and smart way to spark deeper connections on and off the court.
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“We created DiNKR to bring people together through the sport they love.” said Dan Brooks, Founder and CEO of DiNKR. “Pickleball already boasts an incredible community. Our new ‘love-match’ tags take that social aspect to its logical next step. At a time when people are looking to meet through shared passions rather than endless swipes, we’re proud to be the first pickleball app to embrace this dating-through-activities trend. Come June, a pickup game at the local court could turn into a meet-cute—and that’s exactly the kind of real-world connection DiNKR was built to spark.”
DiNKR’s update arrives as young adults are turning away from swiping and toward shared interests like running clubs, rec leagues, and increasingly, pickleball. With Gen Z and Millennials driving the sport’s growth, DiNKR is perfectly positioned to meet the moment.
The new romantic feature feels like a natural evolution of the app’s core features, and not just a gimmick.
By adding to DiNKR’s extensive suite of player-first features, the new ‘romance’ tag continues DiNKR’s mission to put people at the center of the pickleball experience, as an app that’s built for real humans who love the game and maybe want a doubles partner for more than just a match.
The “Open to Dating” tag is unobtrusive and completely optional. Whether you’re on the court for competition, friendship, or something more, DiNKR keeps the experience fun, respectful, and community-driven.
