Last updated: July 2026 · Written by the team at Badminton House
Quick Answer: Where to Play in Montreal
Montreal has the widest choice set: very cheap drop-ins, large Meetup groups, private court rental, clubs, and university access.
Cheapest
Pierrefonds: $1–$3 drop-in for Pierrefonds-Roxboro residents if you want the lowest listed price and no reservation.
Social
BAM! and Downtown Montreal Badminton are the fastest routes to regular doubles partners.
Serious
MBPC, Badminton Lachine, CIM, and CBRNM cover dedicated facilities, coaching, and competitive development.
Montreal has 20+ places to play badminton as of July 2026. Drop-in starts at $1–$3 for Pierrefonds-Roxboro residents, Meetup sessions often run around $10–$13, Claude-Robillard charges $15.50 for Montréal residents and $27 for non-residents, and Jean-Rougeau lists badminton court rental at $20/hr. MBPC is a dedicated badminton facility with online court booking. Three universities (UQAM, Concordia, McGill) provide student and campus-community access, but schedules and external-user rates change by term. Making the trip to the capital? We also cover badminton in Ottawa.
Choose Your Path
- Drop-in play: Pierrefonds for low-cost no-reservation play; BAM! or Downtown Montreal Badminton for larger community sessions.
- Private rental: Jean-Rougeau for City court rental, or MBPC for a dedicated private badminton facility.
- Clubs and coaching: MBPC, Badminton Lachine, CIM, CBRNM, and recreational leagues serve different training and league needs; Club Atwater and CST cover the premium and coaching-first end.
- Student access: UQAM, Concordia, and McGill are the campus-based options.
Planning your first session?
Read the adult beginner guide, compare lessons vs drop-in vs league play, check court rental costs in Canada, and use the full badminton guide hub for gear and training help.
In This Guide
All Badminton Courts and Clubs — Quick Comparison
| Option | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pierrefonds Drop-In | Cheapest in Montreal, families | $1–$3 |
| BAM! Meetup | Large community group, all levels | $10/session |
| Downtown MTL Meetup | Downtown doubles community | $13/session |
| MBPC | Only private badminton facility, coaching | $25 membership |
| Claude-Robillard | City facility, Tue/Thu evenings | $15.50–$27/session |
| Jean-Rougeau | Cheapest private court rental | $20/hr |
| Badminton Lachine | Structured club, youth to elite | $140–$1,450/season |
| CIM | Competitive training since 1994 | Contact club |
| Club Atwater | Premium members club, 4 singles courts | Members club |
| CST Badminton Club | Coaching-first, 3 locations | Per program |
| Recreational Leagues | Organized weekly play | $55+/season |
| UQAM | Students, free drop-in | Free–$16.50 |
| Concordia | Students, two campuses | Included–$8/wk |
| McGill | Intramural doubles league | $90/team |
Planning checklist: confirm whether you need a reservation, Montreal library card, membership, or Meetup RSVP; bring non-marking court shoes; and check whether shuttles or racket rental are provided.
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Where to Rent Badminton Courts in Montreal
Montreal has one private dedicated badminton facility (MBPC) plus several City-operated sports centres. Most City bookings require a Montreal library card linked to a Loisirs Montréal account.
Montreal Badminton Performance Centre — MBPC
PRIVATE CLUBThe Montreal Badminton Performance Centre describes MBPC as a private dedicated badminton centre with 10 professional Li-Ning courts — no shared gym floors or basketball lines — plus coaching programs, tournaments, and a competition club. A $25 annual membership is required to book courts, and members reserve up to 7 days ahead versus 2 days for non-members. Hourly court rates are posted on the live booking page.
- Location: 4455 Rue Hogan, Montréal, QC H2H 2N2
- Phone: (514) 524-2893
- Email: mbpc.contact@gmail.com
- Booking: mbpc.playbycourt.com
Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
DROP-IN / COMMUNITYThe City of Montreal says Claude-Robillard offers open badminton in its double gymnasium for ages 10+. Reservations are handled through loisirs.montreal.ca, and posted sessions can be cancelled by period.
| Option | Rate |
|---|---|
| Drop-in — Montreal resident | $15.50 |
| Drop-in — non-resident | $27 |
- Location: 1000 avenue Émile-Journault, Montréal
- Schedule: Tue & Thu 5–9 PM (check City portal — sessions occasionally cancelled)
- Phone: (514) 872-6900
Centre sportif Jean-Rougeau
COURT RENTALThe City of Montreal says Jean-Rougeau offers badminton court rental at $20/hr. You need a Montreal library card linked to your Loisirs Montréal account to book. Courts open for reservation each Saturday for the following week.
| Option | Rate |
|---|---|
| Court rental (singles: 2 players, doubles: 4 players) | $20/hr |
- Location: 8000 Rue de Normanville, Montréal, QC H2R 2V6
- Schedule: Varies by period; the City lists Mon/Wed 7–9 PM for June 29–August 19, 2026
- Phone: (514) 872-6689
- Booking: Online via Loisirs Montréal (requires library card)
Cheap Drop-In Badminton in Montreal
No reservation, no membership — show up, pay at the door, and play.
Pierrefonds-Roxboro Drop-In
DROP-IN / COMMUNITYThe City of Montreal says Pierrefonds Community High School runs low-cost open badminton for Pierrefonds-Roxboro residents — $3 for ages 13+ and $1 for kids 12 and under. No reservation is needed, but children under 10 must be accompanied by someone over 16.
| Day | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Friday | 8:30–10:30 PM | $3 (13+) · $1 (12 & under) |
| Wednesday | 6:30–10:30 PM | $3 (13+) · $1 (12 & under) |
| Saturday | 12–2 PM | $3 (13+) · $1 (12 & under) |
- Location: Pierrefonds Community High School, 13800 Pierrefonds Blvd, Pierrefonds, QC H9A 1A7
- Eligibility: Pierrefonds-Roxboro residents only
Badminton Clubs and Community Groups in Montreal
Two large Meetup groups organize weekly drop-in doubles — a fast way to find regular partners in Montreal. Several established clubs offer structured play and competitive training year-round.
BAM! — Badminton À Montréal (Meetup)
DROP-IN / COMMUNITYThe BAM! Meetup group says this is one of Montreal's largest casual badminton communities. Drop-in sessions are commonly posted at Centre Saint-Henri with birdies, nets, and racket rental provided. Extra session days and venues get posted some seasons beyond the long-running Thursday/Saturday slots, so treat the Meetup calendar as the source of truth for the current week. Check Meetup for the current RSVP list, cost, and no-show rules.
| Day | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM | $10 (racket rental: $2) |
| Saturday | 12–2 PM | $10 (racket rental: $2) |
- Location: Centre Saint-Henri, 530 Rue Du Couvent, Montréal, QC H4C 2R4
- Contact: (514) 241-0316 · bad.montreal@gmail.com
- Website: badmintonmontreal.com · Meetup
Downtown Montreal Badminton (Meetup)
DROP-IN / COMMUNITYThe Downtown Montreal Badminton Meetup says this doubles-focused group posts downtown sessions and manages RSVPs through Meetup. Games, shuttle type, loaner rackets, and no-show rules can change by event — RSVP only if you're coming.
| Day | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7–9 PM | $13 |
| Saturday | 3–5 PM | $13 |
- Location: ÉTS Centre Sportif (3rd floor), 1111 Notre-Dame St W, Montréal, QC H3C 6M8
- Website: Meetup
Badminton Lachine
CLUBBadminton Lachine says this is one of Montreal's most established club programs — adult recreational sessions at four levels, competitive play, youth programs from age 6, and an elite development track. Sessions at Collège Sainte-Anne with 4–8 courts.
Badminton Lachine is a non-profit club that operates in collaboration with the borough of Lachine, and its site announces a 15th season for 2026–27. Registration runs through the Amilia platform on a school-year calendar (roughly September to June), and the adult « libre » sessions are the main badminton libre à Lachine option — level-separated free play rather than coached classes. The club's juniors compete in ABRM and Badminton Québec circuit events; for upcoming sanctioned events across the province, see our Canadian badminton tournament calendar.
| Program | Schedule | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Libre — Beginner/Intermediate | Wed 8–10:15 PM | $140/season |
| Adult Libre — Intermediate/Advanced | Tue, Thu, Fri 8–10:15 PM | $140/season |
| Adult Competitive | Fri 8:30–10:30 PM | $190/season |
| Guest drop-in | Tue–Fri (after first 2 weeks) | $15/session |
- Location: Collège Sainte-Anne, Lachine (the club lists its address as 2901 boulevard Saint-Joseph, Lachine, QC H8S 4B7)
- Season: School-year calendar, roughly September–June; register via the Amilia links on the club site
- Contact: vickel@badmintonlachine.com
- Website: badmintonlachine.com
Club sessions expect your own racket and non-marking court shoes; intermediate and advanced nights typically play feather shuttlecocks — both ship from Canada in CAD.
Club International Montréal Badminton — CIM
CLUBThe Club International Montréal Badminton says CIM is a competitive non-profit club that has trained provincial and national champions since 1994. Two Level 3 coaches run year-round training at three skill levels. Sport-études program available for serious competitors.
- Schedule: Mon & Thu 6:30–8:30 PM · Wed 6:30–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
- Locations: Centre Pierre-Charbonneau (3000 Rue Viau, Métro Viau) & Polyvalente Joseph-Charbonneau (8200 Rousselot, Métro Jarry)
- Contact: (514) 271-7485 · cimb@videotron.ca
- Website: badmintonmontreal.ca
Recreational Leagues
CLUBStructured weekly play without running your own group:
- Montreal Friendly Sports League — $55 + tax per player, 10-week Tuesday sessions (8:30–10 PM), recreational level, 2 minutes from metro. Contact: (514) 433-7734 · sportmontreal.org
- Club Montréal Sport & Social — Register with a team, small group, or individually. One level open to all. Contact: clubmontreal.ca
Best Badminton Clubs in Montreal — Which One Fits Your Game?
Montreal has at least ten organized badminton clubs as of July 2026: two large Meetup communities, a dedicated 10-court private facility (MBPC), a borough-supported non-profit in Lachine, several competitive Badminton Québec–affiliated clubs, a members-only athletic club (Club Atwater), and a three-location coaching academy (CST). Match the club to how you actually play:
| You are… | Start with | Why (and cost signal) |
|---|---|---|
| New in town, want doubles partners | BAM! or Downtown Montreal Badminton | Biggest drop-in communities; roughly $10–$13/session with birdies provided |
| Recreational adult, want level-matched play | Badminton Lachine | Four level-separated adult sessions; $140/season, $15 guest drop-in |
| Want purpose-built badminton courts | MBPC | 10 Li-Ning courts, coaching, competition club; $25/yr membership plus hourly court fees |
| Competitive junior (or the parent of one) | CIM or CB Aces de Montréal | CIM has trained champions since 1994; Aces runs the Circuit Aces junior tournament series |
| Want a premium all-in-one club | Club Atwater | Historic Badminton Hall, 4 dedicated singles courts, coaching three times per week; members club |
| Coaching-first improvement at any age | CST Badminton Club | Group and private training in Westmount, Brossard, and Saint-Laurent |
| Looking for a budget youth intro (9–16) | CBRNM | Supervised youth sessions at $40–$55 per registration block |
Club Atwater — The Badminton Hall
PRIVATE CLUBClub Atwater says its historic Badminton Hall has four dedicated singles courts with wood flooring, available to members year-round, plus a badminton program with one-hour coaching sessions three times per week and coach-matching by level. This is the premium way to play badminton in Montreal — a full members club with fitness, racquet sports, and a restaurant, not a pay-per-session gym.
- Location: 3505 Avenue Atwater, Montréal, QC H3H 1Y2
- Phone: (514) 935-2431
- Access: Membership required — options and pricing on clubatwater.ca
CST Badminton Club
CLUBCST Badminton Club describes itself as a badminton training centre with locations in Westmount (inside Club Atwater at 3505 Avenue Atwater), Brossard (5905 Grande Allée), and Saint-Laurent. The focus is coaching — junior and adult group training plus private lessons — and the club has hosted world-class players, including two-time All England champion Praveen Jordan. Program pricing is listed per session block on the live site.
- Locations: Westmount · Brossard · Saint-Laurent
- Website: cstbadminton.com
Club de badminton Montréal
CLUBClub de badminton Montréal is a non-profit adult club listed in borough community directories. Its sessions have historically run on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Collège Sacré-Cœur, with guest drop-in listed at $15 — but the club's website was unreachable when we checked in July 2026, so confirm the current schedule and venue before you go.
Beyond these, Badminton Québec's club directory lists more affiliated Montreal clubs — including competitive junior clubs such as CB Aces de Montréal (a non-profit founded in 2015 that runs the Circuit Aces junior tournament series), Singularity Badminton Club, and CB Knights de Montréal. If your goal is sanctioned Quebec tournaments, joining a Badminton Québec–affiliated club is the usual route.
Club etiquette check: Meetup groups provide birdies and rent rackets, but structured clubs (Lachine, CIM, MBPC, CST) expect your own racket and non-marking court shoes, and intermediate-and-up sessions typically play feather shuttlecocks — all priced in CAD and shipped from Canada.
University Badminton Courts in Montreal
Student or staff ID required at all locations.
UQAM
UNIVERSITYThe UQAM Centre sportif says free drop-in badminton is available for UQAM students and members. Non-members pay $16.50/session (employees/alumni: $13.50). Online reservation required.
- Winter 2026: Mon 12–5 PM · Tue–Thu 12–2 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
- Cost: Free (students/members) · $13.50 (employees) · $16.50 (external)
Concordia University
UNIVERSITYConcordia Recreation says drop-in badminton is available at both campuses. Le Gym membership includes Sir George Williams access; Loyola sessions cost $8/week.
- Sir George Williams: Tue & Thu 9–11:30 AM · Sat 11:30 AM–2 PM (included with Le Gym membership)
- Loyola: Sun 6:45–9:45 PM ($8/week, Sep–Dec)
McGill University
UNIVERSITYMcGill Recreation says the university runs an intramural doubles badminton league ($90/team, Monday evenings 7:30–10:30 PM, winter 2026). McGill also has a varsity badminton team competing in RSEQ tournaments.
Badminton Lessons and Junior Training in Montreal
Four established training programs with coaches who have developed provincial and national-level competitors. Programs start as young as age 6.
MBPC — Fundamental & Elite Programs
PRIVATE CLUBThe Montreal Badminton Performance Centre says the Fundamental Class (ages 7–11) runs 2-hour sessions over 13 weeks — Wednesdays 6–8 PM or Saturdays 12–2 PM. No experience required. Pre-elite and Junior Elite programs available for advancing players.
- Location: 4455 Rue Hogan, Montréal
- Contact: (514) 524-2893 · mbpc.contact@gmail.com
CBRNM
CLUBCBRNM says the club offers supervised youth badminton (ages 9–16) with structured warm-ups, technique drills, and directed match play. Sessions run Mon, Wed, Fri 7–8:45 PM and Sat 9 AM–12 PM. Pricing: $40–$55 per registration block.
CIM — Competitive Youth Development
CLUBClub International Montréal Badminton runs year-round training with two Level 3 coaches. Recruits youth under 10 and develops athletes through beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Sport-études program available. See the CIM section above for full details.
Badminton Lachine — Youth Programs
CLUBYouth programs from age 6 at Collège Sainte-Anne: Beginner (Sun 12–1 PM, $115/season), Intermediate (Sun 1–3 PM, $150/season), Competitive (Fri & Sun, $230/season), and Elite (Tue/Thu/Fri, $1,450/year). Contact: vickel@badmintonlachine.com.
Comparing options beyond Montreal? See badminton classes and lessons across Canada for provincial club finders, program types, and typical costs.
Badminton Tournaments in Montreal and Quebec
Badminton Québec and Badminton Canada publish sanctioned tournament calendars for Montreal and the surrounding region. Use the live calendar before planning around an event.
| Event | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| University events | Seasonal | ÉTS, UQAM, McGill, Concordia, and other campus venues can appear on fall/winter calendars |
| Badminton Québec circuit events | Check live calendar | Montreal, Laval, South Shore, Quebec City, and other provincial venues rotate by season |
| RSEQ and school championships | Check school/RSEQ listings | Registration and spectator details are usually event-specific |
Full schedules move throughout the season; start with badmintonquebec.com and badminton.ca.
What to Bring to Your First Session
| Item | Need It? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-marking court shoes | Required at MBPC | Required at MBPC and City sports centres. Community centres accept clean indoor shoes. |
| Badminton racquet | Recommended | BAM! rents for $2. Downtown MTL has loaners. Most clubs expect your own. |
| Shuttlecocks | Depends | BAM! and Downtown MTL provide birdies. Bring your own for Pierrefonds, MBPC, and club sessions. |
| Water bottle & towel | Bring it | Most Montreal gyms have water fountains but not all have bottle refill stations. |
| Cash or card | Bring it | $1–$13 for drop-in. Pierrefonds is cash-friendly. City bookings require a Loisirs Montréal account. |
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About this guide: Maintained by Badminton House, a Canadian badminton specialty shop. Sources: Badminton Québec club directory, MBPC, Claude-Robillard, Jean-Rougeau, Pierrefonds-Roxboro, BAM! Meetup, Downtown Montreal Badminton Meetup, Badminton Lachine, CIM, UQAM, Concordia, McGill, Montreal Friendly Sports League, CBRNM, Club Atwater, CST Badminton Club, CB Aces de Montréal, and community sources. All addresses, costs, and schedules were rechecked in July 2026 where current public sources were available. If you notice anything outdated, let us know.
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