Guide · Last checked October 24, 2026 · By Ashish Dawar
Where to play badminton in Abbotsford.
The main place to play badminton in Abbotsford is the drop-in at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC), which runs sessions most days of the week for under $10. UFV has a Thursday drop-in for its own community, and the Abbotsford Badminton Club plays Monday and Thursday nights for advanced adults. Below are the times, prices and booking rules from each venue’s own website, checked October 24, 2026. Schedules change with the seasons, so check times before you go.
Badminton in Abbotsford at a glance
| Venue | Type | Who it’s for | When (fall 2026) | Cost | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC) | City drop-in | Open and family sessions 7+; adult sessions 18+; a 55+ session | Open: Wed and Sat evenings. 18+: Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu. Family: Sun morning. 55+: Fri morning | $9.65 ages 25–64, $4.35 ages 5–24, $5.10 65+; free with a Rec Pass | Reserve a spot online, opening about a day before |
| Abbotsford Badminton Club | Club | Advanced players, 17+ | Mon and Thu, 8–10 pm, Oct 1 to May 31 | $275 a season, $175 students 17–21, or $10 cash drop-in | WhatsApp poll the evening before; members first |
| UFV Campus Recreation | University drop-in | UFV students, staff, faculty and alumni; guests only with a UFV member | Thu, 4–8 pm, North Gym | Free with a Campus Rec membership; day passes $5.25–$10 plus tax | Check in on site at the Client Service Desk |
| ARC gym rental | Gym rental | Groups | By request | Adult rate $74/hour for half a gym, $148/hour for a full gym, plus tax | Request through City of Abbotsford Parks, Recreation & Culture |
| Timms Community Centre (Langley City) | Single-court rental | 16+ | Sun, 5:30–6:15 pm and 6:30–7:15 pm | $11 per court for 45 minutes | Langley City online registration |
| Cheam Leisure Centre (Chilliwack) | YMCA drop-in | 13+ | Sun, 11 am–1:30 pm; Fri evening | $6.91 adult drop-in | Drop in; no booking listed |
Sources are linked in each section below. Checked October 24, 2026.
Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC): drop-in badminton
ARC, at 2499 McMillan Road, has two full-size gymnasiums and is the City of Abbotsford’s home for drop-in badminton. The City’s drop-in schedule listed these badminton sessions for late October and November 2026:
- Open Badminton (ages 7+): Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7:30–9:30 pm, both gyms.
- Family Badminton (ages 7+): Sundays, 10:00–11:30 am.
- Badminton (18+): Sundays 11:45 am–1:45 pm, Mondays 1:00–3:00 pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30–11:30 am.
- Badminton (55+): Fridays, 8:15–9:15 am, starting November 6.
The City describes these as doubles sessions: players rotate, and games are timed at 12 minutes. Spots are reserved online through the City’s booking system, and booking opens roughly 25 hours before each session. When we checked, the Sunday 18+ session was already full, so book as soon as it opens. Holiday weeks differ: no Open Badminton was listed on November 11.
Prices. The ARC Gymnasium page lists single drop-in admission, effective September 1, 2026, at $9.65 for ages 25–64, $4.35 for ages 5–24 and $5.10 for 65+. A City Rec Pass covers drop-ins at ARC and Matsqui Recreation Centre, and 10- and 20-session passes are sold. The City’s pages don’t say whether racquets or shuttles are supplied, so bring your own.
Matsqui Recreation Centre (MRC)
Matsqui Recreation Centre, at 3106 Clearbrook Road, does not list a gymnasium. The City’s facilities page lists its rink, pool and fitness centre, and the drop-in schedule shows no badminton there. For City badminton, go to ARC.
UFV Campus Recreation
The University of the Fraser Valley runs an organized co-ed badminton drop-in on Thursdays from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the North Gym (Building E) on the Abbotsford campus. Student staff organize the games, and all skill levels are welcome. The UFV schedule lists sessions through December 10, with none on November 12.
This drop-in is mainly for the UFV community. UFV Campus Recreation says drop-in sports are for UFV students, staff, faculty and alumni. Public guests must come with a current UFV student or employee and be at least 17, unless they come with a parent or guardian. Entry is free with a Campus Rec membership. Without one, a day pass costs $5.25 for UFV students, $7 for employees and alumni, and $10 for guests, plus tax. Check in at the Client Service Desk (E150) when you arrive; members sign in with their Campus Card.
Abbotsford Badminton Club
The Abbotsford Badminton Club is the place for strong players who want good, regular games. It plays Monday and Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm at Abbotsford Middle School, 33231 Bevan Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Use the southwest gym door, nearest the parking lot.
- Level and age: advanced players only, and members must be 17 or older. New advanced players are welcome to drop in.
- Fees: $275 for a full season (unlimited play, insurance and tournament-grade shuttles), or $175 for students aged 17 to 21. Non-members can drop in for $10, cash only, when space allows.
- Signing in: each night is capped at 20 players. Players sign up through a WhatsApp poll sent at 8:00 pm the evening before, and members get priority.
- Bring: your own racquet and clean non-marking indoor shoes. Shuttles are provided. The club doesn’t offer paid coaching.
Play days and cancellations are on the club’s calendar; ask about joining through its contact page.
Can you book a badminton court by the hour?
Not one court at a time, as far as we could find in Abbotsford: ARC sessions are booked per person. A regular group can rent an ARC gym by the hour. The City’s 2026 price list (effective September 1, 2026, taxes extra) shows:
- Half a gym (1A, 1B, 2A or 2B): $37 an hour minor or senior, $74 adult, $126.50 private or business.
- A full gym (1 or 2): $74 an hour minor or senior, $148 adult, $253 private or business.
The City’s Bookings & Rentals page doesn’t give a gym request form, so contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at 604-859-3134 or prcoffice@abbotsford.ca. Rental requests aren’t final until City staff confirm them.
The closest single-court rental we could confirm is in Langley City. Timms Community Centre (20399 Douglas Crescent) rents six courts on Sunday evenings, 5:30–6:15 pm and 6:30–7:15 pm, at $11 per court, for ages 16 and up. Book through Langley City’s online registration; Timms’ phone number is 604-514-2940.
Nearby: Cheam Leisure Centre, Chilliwack
If you live in east Abbotsford, Cheam Leisure Centre (45501 Market Way, Chilliwack, run by the YMCA) has drop-in badminton for ages 13+ in the full gym. Its fall 2026 gym schedule (September 8 to December 20) lists Sundays from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, plus a Friday evening session whose time isn’t printed, so call 604-824-0231 to check. An adult drop-in costs $6.91.
Want a tournament? Shuttle Storm ’26
Once you’re playing regularly, a club tournament is a good next step. Shuttle Storm ’26 is on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9:30 am to 5 pm at the UFV Athletic Centre North Gym, 1395 McKenzie Road. There are ten categories for ages 13 to 50+. Entry is $40 per player per category for adults and $30 for youth and UFV students. Entries close Wednesday, November 18, at 11:59 pm. Register here, read the tournament FAQ, or see other badminton tournaments in the Lower Mainland.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play drop-in badminton in Abbotsford?
The Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC) at 2499 McMillan Road runs drop-in badminton most days of the week, including open, family, 18+ and 55+ sessions. UFV runs a Thursday drop-in for its students, staff and alumni, and the Abbotsford Badminton Club takes $10 drop-ins for advanced players when space allows. Check times on each venue’s own site before you go.
Can I book a badminton court by the hour in Abbotsford?
Not a single court, as far as we could find in October 2026. ARC sessions are booked per person, about a day ahead. Groups can rent half or all of an ARC gym by the hour from the City of Abbotsford. The nearest single-court rental we confirmed is Timms Community Centre in Langley City, at $11 per court for 45 minutes on Sunday evenings.
Is there badminton on Sundays in Abbotsford?
Yes. In fall 2026 ARC lists Family Badminton (ages 7+) from 10:00 to 11:30 am and Badminton (18+) from 11:45 am to 1:45 pm on Sundays. The Sunday 18+ session was full when we checked, so reserve a spot when booking opens the day before.
How much does badminton cost in Abbotsford?
A single ARC drop-in costs $9.65 for ages 25 to 64, $4.35 for ages 5 to 24 and $5.10 for 65+, and is free with a City Rec Pass. The Abbotsford Badminton Club charges $275 for the 2026–27 season ($175 for students aged 17 to 21) or $10 cash per drop-in.
Is there a badminton club in Abbotsford?
Yes. The Abbotsford Badminton Club plays Monday and Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm at Abbotsford Middle School, 33231 Bevan Avenue, from October to May. It’s for advanced players aged 17 and up: $275 a season, $175 for students aged 17 to 21, or $10 cash to drop in when there’s space. For casual games at any level, use the ARC or UFV drop-ins.
Are there indoor badminton courts in Abbotsford?
Yes, all the badminton in Abbotsford we found is indoors: the Abbotsford Recreation Centre (ARC) gym, the UFV North Gym, and the Abbotsford Badminton Club’s school gym. None of them rents a single court by the hour; ARC drop-ins are booked per person.