People's Universal Free Athletics
PUFA connects athletes to free pick-up games, leagues, and tournaments near them — no fees, no gatekeeping, no barriers. Just sport.
Our Mission
We coached soccer and watched families pay $300–$400 every summer just for 18 weeks of play. Thirteen-year-olds paying from their own savings. All while public parks sat empty nearby.
PUFA was built to change that. We offer a free organizing layer on top of public spaces — so anyone with a phone can find a game, create a league, or build a team in minutes.
No registration fees. No travel to distant facilities. No gatekeeping. Just athletes finding each other and playing the sports they love — ranked, recognized, and respected.
What PUFA Does
Everything you need to organize, compete, and track your progress — all in one free app.
How It Works
The Ranking System
The AER is PUFA's proprietary skill system — built on the same mathematics that power chess world rankings, adapted for team sports with variable margins and honesty verification.
Every player starts at 1,000 AER points. Beat stronger opponents, earn more. Your honesty rating multiplies your gains — rewarding fair play as much as skill. Beginners get a boost to help them climb faster.
Who It's For