Pay & Play in Odisha refers to the online booking system launched by the Sports & Youth Services
Department, Government of Odisha. It allows citizens to pay and access various government-managed sports facilities, training sessions, coaching, and play slots across the state without needing long-term memberships.
This initiative promotes sports participation, makes world-class infrastructure (like stadiums, pools, courts, and gyms) accessible to the public, and optimizes facility usage.
Key Features
- Book slots for sports like swimming, badminton, football, tennis, chess, volleyball, table tennis, kabaddi, and more.
- Available at venues such as Kalinga Stadium (Bhubaneswar), district-level facilities, indoor stadiums, and other sports complexes.
- Options for individual play, training/coaching sessions, and sometimes age-specific batches (e.g., kids 5-14 years for swimming).
- Online registration and payment system.
How to Use It
- Visit the official portal: https://portal.sportsodisha.gov.in/PayPlay/DisciplineLanding
- New users: Register with your details (likely mobile/OTP-based).
- Existing users: Log in.
- Select the sport/discipline, location, and available slots.
- Pay online and book.
- There’s a user handbook/manual available on the site for step-by-step guidance.
It’s especially popular in places like Bhubaneswar (e.g., for swimming at Kalinga Stadium) and other districts. Some people book monthly passes or renew IDs for regular use.
If you’re in Keonjhar (Keonjhargarh) or nearby, check the portal for local facilities or nearby districts — availability varies by venue and sport.
For the latest slots, fees, or specific sports in your area, head directly to the portal or the department website: https://sports.odisha.gov.in/ (look under schemes or Pay & Play section).