Where to Play Badminton in Trois-Rivières & the Mauricie

Last updated: July 2026 · Written by the team at Badminton House

Finding badminton in Trois-Rivières is not just a “nearest gym” search. Your best first move is to decide whether you want a reserved court in the city, campus access at the CAPS de l’UQTR, or a community/school-gym option in the Mauricie before you pack the car. This guide keeps CSAD and Complexe sportif Promutuel Assurance together as one renamed facility, then points you toward Shawinigan, La Tuque, Louiseville, school pathways, and event context without treating older schedules as current.

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Confirmed badminton courts and drop-ins in Trois-Rivières and the Mauricie

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Clubs, community groups, and school pathways

For organized badminton in Trois-Rivières, Complexe sportif Promutuel Assurance is better viewed as a bookable home base than a house league: the facility says there is no in-house league, but courts can be reserved for an organized league or games among friends.

Centre Landry offers another community route. It presents itself as the first community leisure centre established in the Mauricie region, with more than seventy years of history, and as a living environment for the population of Greater Trois-Rivières.

For students, the Cégep de Trois-Rivières Diablos badminton season runs September to April, with three weekly training sessions, one optional. Beginner-level players can register if they want to play and enjoy it.

Younger players can also follow the RSEQ Mauricie primaire and secondaire pathway, based at 260, rue Dessureault, Trois-Rivières; contact info@mauricie.rseq.ca.

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Tournaments, camps, and regional events

Trois-Rivières is more than a casual drop-in stop; it is a useful Mauricie badminton hub because provincial, junior, and school pathways all pass through the city. The Championnat québécois Élite/ABC Yonex 2026 was held in Trois-Rivières on 24–26 April 2026, putting local courts on the provincial competition calendar.

For juniors, Badminton Québec’s 40th summer camp is based at Séminaire Saint-Joseph in Trois-Rivières from 26 July to 7 August 2026, with players using the school’s facilities and lodging on-site. The Jeux du Québec context also matters: Trois-Rivières hosted the 59th Finale in 2025, while the 60th Finale moved to Blainville in 2026, with badminton scheduled in the first bloc.

If you are comparing cities along the Montréal–Québec City corridor, pair this Mauricie guide with our Québec City badminton guide and the broader Canada places-to-play hub.

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What to confirm before you go

Before leaving for a badminton Trois-Rivières session, treat the posted schedule as a starting point, not a guarantee. Smaller gym programs can shift around school calendars, tournaments, exams, and seasonal access.

• For municipal badminton libre in Shawinigan, La Tuque, or Louiseville, confirm current days, age rules, passes, and school-gym entrance details with the municipality before you go.
• Where reservations are required, book first rather than arriving with a group. Complexe sportif Promutuel Assurance takes badminton reservations through reception; reception access can be affected during the summer period, so call ahead when in doubt.
• At CAPS de l’UQTR, reserve within the allowed booking window and bring the required membership card or student card to enter.
• Promutuel rents rackets and shuttles for players without equipment. Regular players may still prefer to bring their own racket and shuttles for consistency.

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FAQ: badminton in Trois-Rivières and the Mauricie

Is parking available at the badminton venues?

Parking details were not confirmed for the venues in this guide. Before leaving, check the venue page or call reception, especially for school gyms and university sports centres where access rules may vary by program.

Can complete beginners join organized badminton in Trois-Rivières?

Yes. The Cégep de Trois-Rivières Diablos pathway is worth checking because its badminton information says even beginner-level players can register if they want to play and enjoy the sport.

Can I just walk in and play?

Do not assume walk-in access. Promutuel requires reservation through reception, UQTR CAPS uses online reservations and a member or student card, Cégep de Shawinigan lists in-person registration, and municipal sessions depend on current city programming.

Does badminton run year-round?

Check each current schedule. Some Shawinigan libre details come from older municipal notices, and Promutuel reception has a summer closure period from 22 June to 7 September.

Details verified as of July 2026 against official venue, municipal, school, and federation pages.

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Which badminton option should you choose?

• Lowest cost: start with university or municipal open-play options such as UQTR CAPS, Shawinigan municipal badminton, or Cégep de Shawinigan, then confirm current access rules before you go.
• Social games with your own partners: choose a bookable court setup like Complexe sportif Promutuel Assurance, especially if you already have two to four players ready.
• Community feel: look at Centre Landry or municipal school-gym badminton in Shawinigan, La Tuque, and Louiseville.
• Junior or school pathway: families should check RSEQ Mauricie first, then Cégep de Trois-Rivières for the collegiate route.
• Competitive goals: follow Badminton Québec events, camps, and regional listings based in or near Trois-Rivières.
• Beginner: pick the option with the least friction: a community gym, a reserved court with friends, or a school pathway that welcomes new players.

We play badminton ourselves, so if you’re trying to choose what to bring for drop-in in Trois-Rivières, a school gym night in Shawinigan, or your first club session, ask us. Send a note through Badminton House contact and we’ll help you keep the setup practical.