By Justin Ma, 7x US Junior National Badminton Champion.
Last updated July 1, 2022
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4 min read
What are the absolute best places to play badminton in the world?
I’m a professional badminton player since 8 years, 7x US Junior National Champion – and have played in clubs and tournaments all over the world.
In this post you’ll discover a comprehensive list of 7 of the best places in the world to play badminton.
How did I pick these locations?
All in all, if you’re looking for places where you can have quality time playing badminton, this article has you sorted.
As a quick overview:
| # | Name | Location | Why it’s great? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suntec Convention Center | Singapore | 20 brand new, fully air-conditioned courts with excellent flooring and lighting located in the heart of Singapore. |
| 2 | Dubai Sports World | Dubai | 18 badminton courts with professional rubber mats, limited equipment availability, and a large parking lot. |
| 3 | Badminton Hall Langnau | Langnau, Switzerland | New badminton hall with five courts and a multifunctional zone in the Sihlsport center. |
| 4 | Singapore Expo | Singapore | 20 indoor air-conditioned badminton courts with rubber mats located just a few miles off the city center. |
| 5 | Dwarka Shuttlers | New Delhi, India | 6 synthetic courts with state-of-the-art facilities, inexpensive hourly fee, on-site gym, and trainers. |
| 6 | Riverside Badminton & Tennis Club | Saskatoon, Canada | 6 freshly refinished indoor courts, beautiful locker rooms, a shop for racquet sport needs, and a lounge area. |
| 7 | New York Badminton Center | New York, USA | 6 professional courts and 1 training court with professional floor mats, heating, and air conditioning for all-season play. |
Let’s dive right in:
The Suntec Convention Center is located in the heart of Singapore. More importantly, at least for badminton aficionados, it houses one of the largest spaces for this game in the country. This makes it a boon for anyone frustrated by the shortage of badminton courts in the country.
On the sixth floor of the Convention Center, in adjacent halls 601 and 602, are 20 brand new, fully air-conditioned courts. These courts have new floor mats in place to help you move around with ease. You’ll also be supplied with AERO shuttlecocks if you’re willing to pay a small fee.
The Dubai Sports World is a dream come true for every badminton enthusiast. It houses 18 badminton courts at the last count, with each of the courts funded by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and having professional rubber mats supplied by Yonex.
Provided you can arrive at the facility during off-peak hours, you can take advantage of the limited number of shuttlecocks and badminton rackets on offer. Additionally, if you are self-driving to the venue, a 1,000-space parking lot means you can easily find a space to park your drive.
A list of the best places to play badminton wouldn’t be complete without this extraordinary designed badminton hall – added to the Sihlsport center in Switzerland.
In total, it’s a new Badminton hall with five Courts and a multifunctional zone in the upper floor.
With 20 indoor badminton courts, the Singapore Expo, alongside Suntec Convention Center, boasts one of the largest badminton halls nationwide. Like their counterparts at the Convention Center, all the halls are air-conditioned and regularly furnished with rubber mats.
However, while the Convention Center is located right in the city’s heart, the Expo is just a few miles off the city center. This is the only reason why the former features higher on our list – its central location makes it much easier to access for anyone living in or visiting the city.
The Dwarka Shuttlers is one of the most inexpensive places to play badminton worldwide. Yet don’t let its meager hourly fee distract you from the fact that this place has 6 synthetic courts with state-of-the-art facilities, a gym where you can warm up before the game, and trainers for badminton coaching sessions.
However, there are a few places where Dwarka Shuttlers cut costs. Unlike the arenas mentioned above, this place doesn’t provide shuttlecocks, rackets, and shoes for the players. So if you fancy burning a few hundred calories playing your favorite game, make sure to bring your own gear.
The Riverside Badminton & Tennis Club is located in one of the oldest neighborhoods of Saskatoon, Canada. A visit to the area would thus give you a taste of Canada’s history, but it will only be once you are inside the club’s premises that you’ll thank yourself for making the trip.
Six freshly refinished indoor badminton courts, beautiful locker rooms, and a shop for all your racquet sport needs. The Riverside Badminton & Tennis Club has everything a badminton enthusiast could dream of. It also has a lounge where you can relax after a grueling session on the court.
Both the Brooklyn Badminton Center and the Long Island Badminton Center look stunning! The blue on the wall looks inviting at pictures – yet in person, it’s even more mesmerizing!
In total, the New York Badminton Center has 6 professional courts and 1 training court. Professional floor mats are installed on top of elevated floor, which makes the playing experience smooth. The room is heating & air conditioned – so you can play in all seasons.
