Show up during a scheduled session. We pair you with rotating partners on the courts — no reservation, no group needed.
Open Play runs at scheduled times throughout the day, every day. Check the live schedule before you come — sessions aren't all-day.
Tell us your skill level (just guess — there's no test). We'll route you to the right court. Members go first; non-members welcome based on capacity.
Most sessions rotate every game or two so you meet new people. Play as many games as you can fit in the session window.
Open Play is the most diverse session at ERA. On any given day you'll find:
No. The whole point of Open Play is solo drop-ins — we pair you with rotating partners on the courts. Most regulars come alone.
Most Open Play sessions run 2–3 hours. You can come for the whole session or jump in for an hour.
We have specific beginner-friendly Open Play sessions where everyone is new. You won't get smoked by 4.5-rated regulars. Tell the front desk you're new and they'll point you to the right session. See our Beginners Guide for more.
Only during scheduled Open Play sessions — they're not all day. Outside those times you'll need a court reservation. Check the live schedule or call ahead.
Open Play is casual drop-in — you might wait between games when courts are full. Organized Play guarantees you nonstop competitive games for a fixed time block, but it's slightly more structured and skill-bracketed.
Check this week's Open Play schedule and pick a session that works for you.
