Yishun Badminton Hall: Courts, Pickleball and Table Tennis

Yishun Sport Hall is a neighbourhood hall in Singapore's north with a mixed-sport floor. On the same booking page you can reserve a badminton court, an indoor pickleball court or a table tennis table, which makes it handy for families and friend groups who do not all play the same game. It sits beside Yishun Stadium near Khatib MRT, opens every day from 7am to 10pm, and charges the ActiveSG rate of S$3.50 per court per hour in non-peak hours for citizens and permanent residents.

The hall belongs to Yishun Sport Centre, which Sport Singapore describes as two satellite centres: the sport hall and stadium on one site, and the swimming complex about three bus stops away. The sport hall and stadium came with the big wave of Yishun development around 1992, and Yishun Stadium itself opened on 2 January 1992 with room for 3,400 spectators. Over the years the stadium has been home ground for football clubs such as Sembawang Rangers and Home United, and it hosted Singapore national team friendlies in 2014.

That history gives the hall a lived-in feel. It is not a glossy new complex, but it is well maintained, and ActiveSG presents it as a hub for badminton, basketball, table tennis and volleyball in the heart of Yishun. Many of the regulars have played here for years, and weekday mornings are full of retirees who know each other by name.

Badminton is the main draw, booked by the hour per court like every ActiveSG hall. What sets Yishun apart is that pickleball courts are listed for booking too. Pickleball has grown fast in Singapore, especially among older players and parents, and ActiveSG charges indoor pickleball at the same rate as badminton. A group that cannot agree can book one of each and swap halfway through.

Table tennis tables are also available, at S$1.50 per table per hour non-peak and S$3.20 peak for citizens and permanent residents, or S$2.00 and S$4.20 at the standard rate. A table tennis hour is a cheap way to keep children busy while adults play doubles nearby, and it is good warm-up practice for reflexes before a badminton session.

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. The standard rate is S$4.60 and S$9.70. Seniors get a concession on badminton courts and table tennis tables from Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm, excluding public holidays, and the immediate family members who play with them share the same concession.

Everything is booked on ActiveSG, through the app or website. The national quota is two slots per user per day for badminton, pickleball and table tennis alike, regardless of timing. Bookings belong to the account holder and cannot be passed on or resold, and staff may ask to see identification and the booking, so the person who booked should come along.

The hall rules are short. Non-marking shoes and sports attire only, no food or drinks inside the facility, and no smoking, alcohol or pets. Coaching, personal training or organised leagues need prior written approval from Sport Singapore, so casual games are fine but paid lessons have to be arranged through the centre. Filming inside without permission is not allowed.

Bring your own rackets, paddles, balls and shuttles, as the hall is a court-hire facility. Keep off the court until your slot starts and leave on time when it ends. Lockers need to be cleared before closing, and anything left overnight is removed.

Like most heartland halls, Yishun has a clear daily rhythm. Early mornings belong to retirees, many of whom have played together for years and book the first slots of the day under the senior concession. Late mornings and early afternoons on weekdays are the quietest time, and that is when you have the best chance of finding a court at short notice. From late afternoon the hall fills with students, and after 7pm it is mostly working adults in doubles groups.

Weekends are busy from opening time, with family groups and social clubs sharing the floor. If you want a weekend court, book as early as the app allows and consider the 7am or 8am slots, which are cooler and quieter. Pickleball players tend to cluster in the morning, so the badminton courts can be easier to get then, while table tennis tables are rarely the bottleneck at any time of day.

Khatib MRT on the North-South Line is the nearest station, and from there it is an easy walk past the stadium to the hall. After your session, Lower Seletar Reservoir Park is the obvious place to cool down. The reservoir edge has a long promenade with views over the water, fishing spots and benches, and it is quiet in the evening once the joggers have gone home.

For food, the coffee shops and hawker stalls around Khatib serve all the post-game classics, from carrot cake and prawn noodles to a cold lime juice. If you want a bigger choice, Northpoint City beside Yishun MRT is one stop away, with food courts, restaurants and supermarkets under one roof.

Address: Yishun Sport Hall, 101 Yishun Avenue 1, Singapore 769130. Hours: daily 7am to 10pm. Bookable on ActiveSG: badminton courts, indoor pickleball courts and table tennis tables. Badminton and indoor pickleball: S$3.50 non-peak and S$7.40 peak per court per hour for citizens and permanent residents, S$4.60 and S$9.70 at the standard rate. Table tennis: S$1.50 and S$3.20 per table per hour, or S$2.00 and S$4.20 standard.

ActiveSG lists a temporary closure of the entire facility on 26 October 2026, so book around it. The Yishun swimming complex is a separate site a few bus stops away, so plan travel time if you want to swim on the same day. Bring non-marking shoes, your own equipment and water.