Last updated: June 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 June 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.
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.
- Student access: UQAM, Concordia, and McGill are the campus-based options.
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 |
| 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.
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 CLUBAccording to the Montreal Badminton Performance Centre, MBPC is Montreal's only private dedicated badminton centre — purpose-built courts, coaching programs, tournaments, and a competition club. Annual membership is $25 (required to book courts). No shared gym floors, no basketball lines — courts are always available during operating hours.
- 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 / COMMUNITYAccording to the City of Montreal, 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 5–10 PM (check City portal — sessions occasionally cancelled)
- Phone: (514) 872-6900
Centre sportif Jean-Rougeau
COURT RENTALAccording to the City of Montreal, 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 listed Mon/Wed 7–9 PM for May 25–June 10, 2026 after an earlier spring Mon/Thu schedule
- 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 / COMMUNITYAccording to the City of Montreal, 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 / COMMUNITYAccording to the BAM! Meetup group, 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. 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 / COMMUNITYAccording to the Downtown Montreal Badminton Meetup, 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
CLUBAccording to Badminton Lachine, 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.
| 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
- Contact: vickel@badmintonlachine.com
- Website: badmintonlachine.com
Club International Montréal Badminton — CIM
CLUBAccording to the Club International Montréal Badminton, 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
University Badminton Courts in Montreal
Student or staff ID required at all locations.
UQAM
UNIVERSITYAccording to the UQAM Centre sportif, 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
UNIVERSITYAccording to Concordia Recreation, 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
UNIVERSITYAccording to McGill Recreation, 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
Three 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 CLUBAccording to the Montreal Badminton Performance Centre, 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
CLUBAccording to CBRNM, 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.
Badminton Tournaments in Montreal and Quebec
According to Badminton Québec and Badminton Canada, Montreal and the surrounding region host sanctioned tournaments throughout the season. As of this June 2026 update, many 2025–26 fall and winter events have already passed, so 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, and community sources. All addresses, costs, and schedules were rechecked in June 2026 where current public sources were available. If you notice anything outdated, let us know.
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