Sports Technology Padel Platform for Bookings, Communication, and Analytics

About the client

The client is a technology-driven sports platform offering court bookings, real-time player communication, AI match analytics, and reward-based engagement for padel players seeking performance tracking and seamless digital interaction.

The Story

The client partnered with FiftyFive Technologies to build a unified, data-driven padel platform capable of handling bookings, real-time interactions, and AI-powered performance insights. Their goal was to create a seamless user experience where players could coordinate matches, verify scores, receive live updates, and earn rewards. FiftyFive was engaged to deliver full-cycle engineering, from architecture to development and integration, ensuring the product met high standards of scalability, responsiveness, and real-time performance.

Challenges

• > Low-latency court booking flow requiring optimized request handling.

• > Real-time in-app communication with stable, high-throughput message delivery.

• > Integration of AI-based shot recognition and analytics workflows.

• > Accurate score verification dependent on synchronized player inputs.

• > Tier-based loyalty system requiring structured rules and progression logic.

• > Continuous live updates using iOS Live Activity for real-time match visibility.

The Solution

• > Engineered a cross-platform application using React Native for unified mobile delivery.

• > Built a scalable backend with .NET to manage bookings, match data, and user operations.

• > Integrated GetStream for low-latency chat and instant player communication.

• > Implemented Firebase for real-time notifications and event triggers.

• > Connected PlayByPoints to deliver AI-driven shot detection and analytics.

• > Added iOS Live Activity for dynamic match status and real-time scoring updates.

• > Delivered full-cycle development, architecture design, and integration aligned with best engineering practices.

The Outcome

The platform achieved high user responsiveness, fast booking completion, and reliable real-time communication. AI-powered insights increased player engagement, while accurate score verification improved user trust. The loyalty system strengthened retention, and live updates boosted session activity throughout matches. Overall, the client gained a high-performing, scalable digital product that enhanced player experience, supported continuous usage, and strengthened their position as a tech-enabled padel platform.