Where to Play Badminton in Vancouver — Clubs, Drop-Ins, and Courts

Quick Answer: Where to Play in Vancouver

Start with your booking style: go to Richmond for dedicated courts, use community centres for the cheapest casual play, or choose a club if you play several times a week.

Choose Your Path

In This Guide

1. Quick Comparison
2. Court Rentals in Richmond
3. Clubs with Membership
4. Private Clubs
5. Drop-In Badminton
6. Meetup Groups & Social Play
7. University Courts (UBC & SFU)
8. Lessons & Junior Training
9. Tournaments
10. What to Bring
11. How to Choose
12. FAQ

The largest badminton facility in British Columbia (source: Stage 18). Multiple dedicated courts, a pro shop with stringing services, and coaching for kids and adults. The $10 drop-in is the easiest way to get on a court — just show up, no booking needed.

• Location: 2351 No. 6 Rd #170, Richmond, BC
• Hours: 9 AM – midnight (most days)
• Phone: (604) 278-3233
• Website: stage18badminton.com

7 courts with sprung floors, anti-glare lighting, and air conditioning. Located near IKEA Richmond. Source: Richmond Badminton Centre rates.

• Location: 106-3850 Jacombs Rd, Richmond, BC
• Hours: Mon–Thu 9 AM – 10 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM – 11 PM · Sun 9 AM – 10 PM
• Phone: (604) 961-0880
• Website: richmondbadminton.com/rates-booking

12 BWF-certified courts with Yonex mats over layered wooden flooring — the same surface standard used at international tournaments. Court rental only (no drop-in), which means guaranteed court time. Also offers stringing services. Source: ERSC.

• Location: #140-4551 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2C3
• Hours: Mon–Fri 10 AM – 11 PM · Sat 9 AM – 11 PM · Sun 9 AM – 10 PM
• Phone: (604) 285-5521
• Website: erscbadminton.ca

Tip: 48-hour cancellation notice required (72 hours for 3+ courts).

Olympic-grade Mondo flooring, 33-foot ceilings, and bright even lighting. Court rental only — up to 6 players per court. Book up to one week in advance by phone.

• Location: 110-13100 Mitchell Rd, Richmond, BC
• Hours: Daily 12 PM – 10 PM
• Phone: (604) 325-5128
• Parking: 120 free spots
• Website: badminton-vancouver.com

6 full courts + 1 practice court with high ceilings and dark green walls. Badminton memberships include fitness access, plus saunas, steamroom, weekly ladders, mixers, and junior training. Source: Vancouver Racquets Club membership information.

• Location: 4867 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC
• Programs: Mon doubles ladder · Wed mixer · Thu mixed doubles · Sun singles ladder · junior/adult training
• Phone: (604) 874-0242
• Website: vrc.bc.ca/membership-information-2

No initiation fee. If you play 3× a week, the current adult dues work out to roughly $7.60 per visit before GST.

Non-profit group for Vancouver's LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly community. Plays at King George Secondary School gym. Max 48 players per session, first come first served. Shuttlecocks provided free.

• Location: King George Secondary School, Denman St entrance, Vancouver
• Season: September – June
• Cost: $10/drop-in · $100 for 10 sessions (get 11)
• Website: absolutelybadminton.com

Established 1892. Six badminton courts, 16 tennis courts, 5 squash courts, pool, fitness rooms, dining. Head badminton coach: Ram Nayyar — Level 5 coach and former Canadian Olympic team coach.

• Location: 1630 West 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 2K7
• Hours: Daily 5 AM – 11:30 PM
• Membership: Private club membership by application; check the club directly for current entrance fees, dues, and waitlist status.
• Phone: (604) 731-2191
• Website: vanlawn.com

Private family club with 6 badminton courts. Programs for ages 3.5 through adult, with four seasonal sessions plus camps. Hosts Badminton BC sanctioned tournaments including the BC Masters Provincial Championships.

• Location: 950 Cross Creek Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7S 2S5
• Contact: badminton@hollyburn.org · (604) 913-4528
• Website: hollyburn.org

Built for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Drop-in badminton runs weekday mornings, no pre-booking required. Source: Richmond Olympic Oval.

• Location: 6111 River Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2
• Website: richmondoval.ca

Several community centres offer badminton drop-in and court rentals. Schedules rotate each season. Source: City of Vancouver.

• Kitsilano Community Centre — recurring badminton appears seasonally. 2690 Larch St. Call (604) 257-6976 or check the live recreation portal before going.
• Douglas Park Community Centre — drop-in and court rentals appear seasonally. 801 W 22nd Ave. Call (604) 257-8510 or check the live recreation portal.

Full list and current schedules: Vancouver recreation portal.

Drop-in badminton at several recreation centres including Bonsor Recreation Complex (Metrotown). Courts can be reserved online through WebReg. Current schedules: Burnaby drop-in activities page.

Large Meetup-based badminton group. All levels welcome, with regular events that often use Richmond facilities such as Stage 18. Join on Meetup and RSVP to current events.

• Members: Check the live Meetup page for the current count
• Meetup: Vancouver Badminton Club on Meetup

963-member Meetup group in Surrey. Sessions Tue, Thu, Sat, and Sun at 8 PM. Intermediate-to-advanced level — fast-paced doubles. Feather shuttlecocks included. Payment by e-transfer. RSVP early — popular sessions fill up days in advance.

• Meetup: SunLite Badminton Fun on Meetup

Drop-in at Recreation Centre North and Student Rec Centre — free for students, faculty, and staff. Rotation system: 15-minute games, then step off. Racquet rental available.

• Club: UBC Badminton Club — weekly drop-in nights, monthly socials and tournaments
• League: UBC intramural badminton (fall and winter terms)
• Drop-in info: recreation.ubc.ca

Drop-in in the East Gym — racquets and shuttles provided. Registration opens 7 days in advance, closes 1 hour before start. Source: SFU Recreation.

• Schedule (Summer 2026, May 11–June 26): Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM · Tue 11:30 AM – 5:20 PM
• Access: SFU Burnaby Recreation Membership or Day Pass
• Club: SFU Badminton Club — $20 casual / $50 competitive · badminton@sfu.ca

Junior and adult development program with Richmond, Richmond Oval, South Surrey, and Wesbrook-UBC locations. Ages 6+ from beginner to competitive; check current term registration before planning around a specific site.

• Locations: Richmond (120-11820 Horseshoe Way) · Richmond Oval · South Surrey · Wesbrook-UBC
• Phone: (604) 247-5952
• Website: wingsbadminton.com

10,000+ sq ft facility with Taraflex flooring and 1,000+ members. Founded in 2000 by NCCP Certified Coach Al Mawani, who has coached provincially, nationally, and internationally. Source: Shuttlesport.

• Location: 550 Sherling Place, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 0J6
• Drop-in: $5 per session with membership required; buy a 5-time punch card for $25
• Phone: (604) 552-2473
• Website: shuttlesport.com

• If you need certainty, book a court. ERSC, Badminton Vancouver, Stage 18, and Richmond Badminton Centre are the cleanest choices when you have a group of 2–4 and want guaranteed time.
• If you are solo, choose drop-in or Meetup play. Stage 18, Richmond Badminton Centre, Absolutely Badminton, Sporda, SunLite, and community centres are easier than trying to assemble a court rental group.
• If cost matters most, start public. Vancouver community centres and student access at UBC/SFU are the lowest-cost options, but schedules rotate and fill quickly.
• If your kid wants training, compare coaching before location. Wing's, Shuttlesport, Vancouver Racquets Club, and Hollyburn each serve a different mix of age, intensity, and access.
• If you play often, do the monthly math. Vancouver Racquets Club only makes sense if you will use the membership often enough to beat per-session drop-in or rental costs.

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