Launching · The Tournament 2026

Field of
Passion.

Meet. Connect. Create unforgettable moments.

Scroll
An introduction

Built on a quiet conviction: that finding your people is half the joy of supporting your team.

For one summer, the world stops to watch. Forty-eight nations, sixteen host cities, three countries, one tournament. The Tournament 2026 is the largest in history — and it deserves a love story to match.

Turf & Ardor exists for people who would rather spend the summer outside, the fans who will fly across continents or state lines to see a game or a team they support. The single guy or girl who would prefer to meet their date in person after "matching" rather than stay stuck in a thread of continuous, unintentional, aimless dating-app texting game, or even worse, get stuck in endless "doom swiping."

Sport is the world's love language. We just built an app for those who speak it.
The Founding Belief
How it works

Three quiet ideas. That changes everything.

i.

Your colors, first.

Tell us who you support. Your nation, your sport, your club, your favorite team. We'll surface fans whose loyalties echo yours — because shared devotion makes for the kind of conversation that doesn't run dry by minute four.

ii.

Match by passion, not metric.

Forget "doom swiping" and discover people by what they are planning. The friend group that's heading to Mexico City. The local supporters' club that's planning a meeting for the final. The single fan, searching for one good first date before the game, or a team supporter, or a group just looking to get invited to a tailgate party.

iii.

Make plans. Show up.

We're not interested in keeping you on the app. We want you off it — at the pub, at the watch party, in the stands. The whole point is the people you'll find when you put the phone down.

The tournament trophy raised against blue sky
The prize

For the summer
that takes over
the world.

The Tournament 2026 is the first to span three nations. Forty-eight teams. Sixteen host cities. One trophy.

We built Turf & Ardor because the matches are only half of it. The other half is the people you'll meet, the watch parties you'll plan, and the strangers who become friends.

— and that, we think, is the better half.

June 11 — July 19, 2026

Built for the tournament.

48
Nations
16
Host cities
104
Matches
First dates
Why we built this

A small team. One radical belief.

Turf & Ardor is built by a small team in Atlanta who'd rather watch the final with someone than alone. We're not a dating app pretending to care about sports. We are sports fans who built a matchmaking app — for ourselves, and for everyone who knows that the best part of any game day isn't the matches.

It's everything around them.

Connecting Hearts and Fans. Powered by the Love of the Game.
S
Stanley Ekuge
Founder · Atlanta
About Us

More than matchmaking.

Turf & Ardor is a sports-centered social discovery ecosystem — designed to connect people, cities, businesses, and experiences around the passion of live sports.

As major sporting events continue to attract millions of visitors globally, our platform transforms fan movement into meaningful local economic activity — encouraging fans and travelers to explore cities beyond the stadium.

Explore the city.
Tourist Attractions Historic Sights Restaurants & Hotels
01
01

Explore the city.

Turf & Ardor helps fans experience more than just the game — connecting them to the heart of every city they visit. Discover tourist attractions, historic landmarks, local restaurants, nightlife hotspots, and hotels, all in one place.

Whether you're traveling for a major sporting event or exploring with new connections, Turf & Ardor turns every game day into a complete city experience filled with culture, entertainment, and food.

Tourist Attractions Historic Sights Restaurants Hotels
02

Real connections.

Shared passions create stronger connections. Turf & Ardor brings sports fans together through meaningful social discovery and matchmaking — whether you're looking for friendship, companionship, or a genuine relationship.

From attending games together to exploring new cities and nightlife, our platform creates opportunities for authentic connections to grow naturally through unforgettable shared experiences.

Match with Intent Scheduled Dates Shared Passion
Real connections.
Match with Intent Scheduled Dates Shared Passion
02
Game day.
Tailgating Sports Bars Nightlife
03
03

Game day.

Game day is more than the final score — it's the energy, the people, and the moments in between. With Turf & Ardor, fans can meet people who share their passion, discover the best tailgates, restaurants, and nightlife spots, and turn every event into a social experience.

Whether attending with friends or meeting fellow fans for the first time, Turf & Ardor helps you experience the culture of sports beyond the stadium.

Meet Your Match Explore the City Tailgating Nightlife
04

Driver-guided rides.

Turf & Ardor's rideshare experience helps fans move through game day and city life with convenience, safety, and local insight. Whether heading to the stadium, a tailgate, a restaurant, or a hotel — connect with trusted drivers who guide the experience beyond transportation.

From navigating busy event traffic to recommending the best local spots, every ride becomes part of the overall fan experience.

Driver-Guided Rides Explore the Host City
Driver-guided rides.
Stadium to Hotel Game Day Routes Atlanta & Beyond
04
— and so —

The summer of '26
starts here.

Download Turf & Ardor on iPhone & iPad. Be ready when the first whistle blows.