Abstract: In today's digital age, the process of searching and booking a sports facility is most often a hassle, marked by insufficient space, complex scheduling, and the added hassle of managing food and drinks on one's own. “TurfLink – The Sports Booking Platform” seeks to make this process simpler by offering a single online destination for booking sports facilities while offering the convenience of pre-ordering food and drinks. Whether one wishes to play football, cricket, badminton, tennis, or basketball, TurfLink allows users to search for available venues, confirm real-time slot availability, and book instant bookings with secure payment facilities. The uniqueness of TurfLink is its “built-in snack ordering feature”, which enables players and spectators to enjoy their favorite foods and drinks easily and quickly without the hassles of looking for vendors or waiting in long queues. Users can pre-order refreshments through a few clicks, thus optimizing the overall enjoyment and convenience of their sporting experience. The website also has a user-friendly dashboard where players can book, view past bookings, and receive reminders for future games, deals, and promotions.
For venue operators, TurfLink offers a simple-to-use management system to optimize booking time slots, boost revenue, and enhance customer engagement. In addition, the platform applies “AI-driven recommendations” to suggest the best time slots and snack pairings based on users' preferences and thus customize the entire experience. Multiple payment options, such as UPI, digital wallets, and credit/debit cards, facilitate convenient and secure payments. By combining “sports facility booking and food ordering”, TurfLink provides an end-to-end solution that achieves maximum convenience, operational effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Keywords: Sports facility booking, Turf reservation system, Sports venue management, Tournament registration platform, Digital booking platform, Facility availability tracking, Location-based turf search, User-friendly booking interface, Snacks ordering system

| DOI: 10.17148/IJIREEICE.2025.13361