Yio Chu Kang Badminton Hall: Six Courts and Table Tennis

Yio Chu Kang Sport Hall is a smaller, older-style public hall on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9, part of one of Singapore's longest-running sports precincts. ActiveSG lists six badminton courts and a Table Tennis Academy here, and the courts are booked by the hour through the ActiveSG app at the national public rate, starting at S$3.50 per court for citizens and permanent residents. It opens every day from 7am to 10pm, and it is a short walk from Yio Chu Kang MRT.

The hall belongs to Yio Chu Kang Sport Centre, which also runs Yio Chu Kang Stadium and a tennis centre on the same stretch of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9. The stadium opened on 1 April 1985 with room for about 2,000 spectators, and it has since hosted rugby internationals, including a 2015 Asia Rugby under-19 match between Singapore and Hong Kong. The tennis centre next door has nine courts and is described by its resurfacing contractor as one of the oldest and second largest national tennis centres in Singapore.

Against that backdrop, the sport hall is modest. With six courts rather than the eight or twelve found in newer halls, it feels more like a neighbourhood club room than an arena. Regulars like it for exactly that reason: fewer courts means fewer people, a quieter atmosphere and easier conversations across the net.

The hall's facility listing names a Table Tennis Academy alongside the badminton courts, and table tennis tables can be booked separately on ActiveSG. For players who switch between racket sports, that combination is useful. A pair of friends can book a badminton court for the first hour and a table for the second, or bring along a child who prefers ping pong.

Table tennis costs S$1.50 per table per hour in non-peak hours and S$3.20 in peak hours for citizens and permanent residents, and S$2.00 and S$4.20 at the standard rate. Those prices make it one of the cheapest indoor sports anywhere in the city.

Bookings go through ActiveSG on the app or website. Choose Yio Chu Kang Sport Hall, select badminton, and pick a court and an hourly slot. The quota is two slots per user per day, regardless of timing, and it applies to both badminton and table tennis. With only six courts, the evening slots go quickly, so set a reminder to book as soon as your preferred time opens.

Badminton costs S$3.50 per court per hour in non-peak hours and S$7.40 in peak hours for citizens and permanent residents. Other players pay S$4.60 and S$9.70. Seniors and their immediate family members get a concession on weekdays between 7am and 6pm, excluding public holidays, which suits the many retirees in Ang Mo Kio who play in the mornings.

Only non-marking shoes are allowed on the hall floor, and players should wear proper sports attire. Food and drinks stay outside the facility, while smoking, alcohol and pets are not allowed at all. Paid coaching and league play need Sport Singapore's written approval. Filming is not allowed without permission, and lockers must be emptied by closing time.

The account holder should attend the booking with identification, since bookings cannot be transferred or resold and checks may happen onsite. Bring your own racket and shuttles, arrive a few minutes early to change, and stay off the court until the previous group's hour has finished.

Six courts may sound limiting, but it changes the feel of a session. Sound carries less, shuttles from neighbouring courts stray less often, and the hall rarely has the crowded, noisy atmosphere of the larger complexes on a weekend evening. Groups who play every week often prefer this, and you will notice that many of the same faces return at the same time each week, which makes it easy to find a regular game if you are friendly.

The smaller size also suits beginners. If you are learning the basics or coming back to the sport after years away, a calm hall with slower-paced doubles around you is much less intimidating than a packed twelve-court floor. Weekday mornings are the gentlest time to start, with retirees playing relaxed games and plenty of space to practise serves, clears and footwork between rallies.

Yio Chu Kang MRT on the North-South Line is the nearest station, and the walk to the sports centre takes only a few minutes. Ang Mo Kio is one of Singapore's older new towns, and the neighbourhood around Avenue 9 is full of tree-lined paths, covered walkways and coffee shops. For a longer stroll, Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West is a quiet green space with a pond and mature trees, popular with morning walkers.

After a game, the coffee shops around Ang Mo Kio Avenues 6 and 10 serve classic hawker breakfasts and late dinners, from kaya toast and soft-boiled eggs to char kway teow. If you would rather sit in air-conditioning, AMK Hub beside Ang Mo Kio MRT has a food court and plenty of restaurants, and it is a short train ride from Yio Chu Kang.

Address: Yio Chu Kang Sport Hall, 214 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9, Singapore 569780. Hours: daily 7am to 10pm. Facilities: six badminton courts and a Table Tennis Academy, all booked through ActiveSG. Badminton per court per hour: S$3.50 non-peak and S$7.40 peak for citizens and permanent residents, S$4.60 and S$9.70 at the standard rate. Table tennis per table per hour: S$1.50 and S$3.20, or S$2.00 and S$4.20 standard.

ActiveSG lists a temporary closure of the entire facility on 26 October 2026. The tennis centre and stadium are on the same stretch of road if you want to combine sports. Bring non-marking shoes, your own rackets and shuttles, and water. If the badminton courts are full, check the table tennis tables, which are often free when every court is taken.