It’s no secret that pickleball is one of the hottest new sports in Singapore (and in fact, most of the world) right now – so much so that finding a pickleball court almost feels as difficult as scoring a table at an exclusive restaurant.
The Lion City, after all, isn’t known for its abundance of land – nor its sporting facilities – which means that you and your crew are probably competing with the hordes of other new players and pickleball interest groups that sprouted up in recent years.
To make matters worse, unless you’re booking a spot dedicated specifically to the cross between badminton, tennis and table tennis, you’d also be fending off players from other sports like badminton, as the games can be played in similarly sized courts.
Private pickleball courts are of course an ever-present option for players willing to fork out some dough to satisfy their pickleball itch.
With waitlists long and options few, read on for a list of Singapore’s pickleball courts, along with a guide on how to book these facilities. We’ve even included some spots where you can attend lessons to up your game.
Advertisement
Where to play pickleball in Singapore
Although pickleball plays equally well indoors and outdoors, Singapore’s sometimes scorching, sometimes stormy weather might pose a threat to the quality of your games outdoors.
Public Pickleball Courts
- ActiveSG
Like with most sports, public facilities with ActiveSG are available for cheap, though you’ll be facing stiff competition from pretty much the whole of Singapore.
Here’s how you book – head to the ActiveSG website and log in using your SingPass. After that, head to Book A Facility, look for Pickleball, then click on the venue of your choice. Slots are one hour each, and you can book up to two slots a day.
Peak-hour slots – basically every timeslot after working hours – need to be balloted for, with ballots opening two weeks in advance. Like before, you can ballot for up to two slots, though there’s no guarantee you’ll get even one or both of the slots. Results are typically released the next day at noon.
Naturally, locations in schools are open only on weekends, assuming there is no training happening. Prices are generally friendly, starting at just $3.50 for non-peak hours to $9.50 during peak, depending on whether you’re booking for in- or outdoor.
If you need to do a quick scan of locations, here’s a full list of public ActiveSG pickleball courts:
- ActiveSG Sport Village @ Jurong Town Pickleball Courts
- Bukit Canberra Sport Hall
- Choa Chu Kang Outdoor Courts
- Chongfu Primary School Hall
- Clementi Sport Hall
- Delta Outdoor Courts
- Dunearn Secondary School Hall
- Hillgrove Secondary School Hall
- Junyuan Primary School Hall
- Jurong East Sport Hall
- Nanyang Primary School Hall
- Sengkang Hockey Pitch & Outdoor Pickleball Courts
- St Patrick’s School Hall
- Wellington Primary School Hall
- Yangzheng Primary School Hall
- Yishun Sport Hall
- Community Clubs under onePA
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents are also able to play pickleball at the badminton courts of selected community clubs (CCs) scattered across the island.
Booking can be done either by logging onto the onePA website or going directly to the CCs to book in-person. They can join an interest groups to find more people to play pickleball with.
Bookings range in price depending on location, with peak slots in the evening incurring a significant premium.
For convenience, here’s a list of CCs which have badminton courts which have been approved for pickleball games:
- Bishan CC
- Cairnhill CC
- Hillview CC
- Jalan Kayu CC
- Hwi Yoh CC
- Kebun Baru CC
- Tanglin CC
- Toa Payoh East CC
- Toa Payoh West CC
Apart from ActiveSG and onePA facilities, you can also try to secure neighbourhood badminton courts, though these work on a first-come, first-served basis. Heading down early is your best bet, though remember not to start your session too early to avoid noise complaints!
Private Pickleball Courts
Private pickleball courts can make the booking battle easier, as long as you’ve got the cash for it. One good thing about heading to a private pickleball facility is that they often offer equipment rental as well, making it easier for newbies to pick up the paddle and get playing.
Here’s a list of the private pickleball courts in Singapore, along with the prices and the important details (read: sheltered from the sun and airconditioned):
- Kings Pickleball Arena, Havelock: 4 outdoor courts. Rental costs $30 to $48 per hour.
- MBP Sports, Marina Square rooftop: 4 outdoor courts. Rental costs $32 to $44 per hour; paddle rentals from $6
- MBP Sports, Suntec City: 4 outdoor courts. Rental costs $32 to $44 per hour; paddle rentals from $6
- Balmoral Pickleball Club, Stevens 4 outdoor courts. Rental costs $18 to $40 per hour; paddle rentals from $6
- Performance Pickleball (Boathouse): 2 sheltered courts. Rental costs $32 to $40 per hour; paddle rentals from $3
- Pickelize, Pasir Ris: 2 indoor courts. Rental costs $16 to $25 per hour; paddle rentals from $5
- Picklechoo Arena, one-north: 1 outdoor court. Rental costs $16.50 to $20 per hour
- Picklechoo Prime, Bartley: 2 outdoor courts. Rental costs $16.50 to $20 per hour
- Play! Pickle! (Chai Chee): 4 outdoor courts. Rental costs $20 to $30 per hour; paddle rentals from $5
- Play! Pickle! (Serangoon): 5 courts, air-conditioned. Rental costs $38 to $48 per hour; paddle rentals from $5
- Pro Buddy (3rd Space, Alexandra): Rental costs $27.50 to $55 per hour; paddle and ball rentals from $10
- Pro Buddy (Chinatown Padel and Pickleball Club): 2 airconditioned courts. Rental costs $35.
- Pro Buddy (Racket Jungle Dempsey): 4 outdoor courts. Rental costs $29 to $35 per hour; paddle and ball rentals from $10
- Pro Buddy (Pickle Buddy, Telok Ayer): 2 outdoor courts. Rental costs $35 per hour; paddle and ball rentals from $10
- Smashing Pickle Pickleball Club, Jurong: 7 outdoor courts with sunshade. Rental costs $16 to $28.
- Straits Pickle Club, Jurong: 3 outdoor courts with sunshade. Rental costs $22 to $32 per hour.
- The Sports Arina, Expo: 6 airconditioned courts. Rental costs $25 to $40 per hour.
As always, private members’ clubs and country clubs often have the benefit of a private multi-purpose hall that’s fit for pickleball use.
- The American Club – Members only
- The British Club – Members only
- Chinese Swimming Club – Members only
- Civil Service Club @ Tessensohn – Members only
- National University of Singapore Society (NUSS) – Members only
- SAFRA Jurong, Tampines and Yishun – Members only are able to book ahead, the public must walk-in
- Singapore Polytechnic Graduates’ Guild – Members only, guests are allowed
- Singapore Swimming Club – Members only, guests are allowed
- Seletar Country Club – Members only
- Tanglin Club – Members only, though they use publicly available facilities as their own court is still pending
- Warren Golf & Country Club– Members only
Private Pickleball Courts with Coaching & Group Lessons
Looking to up your game? These are the pickleball academies and coaches available in Singapore.
| Coach/Court | Locations | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Pickleball Club | Both | Novotel @ Stevens | Personal coaching available from $90; beginner group lessons available too |
| MBPSports | Both | Marina Square rooftop; Suntec City Level 4 | Personal coaching available from $120 per hour; beginner group lessons available too |
| Pickleball Academy Singapore | Coaching | Private classes conducted at venue of your choice; open group classes at Kallang (near RED Quarters) | Personal coaching available; beginner group lessons available too |
| PickleliZe | Both | Pasir Ris | Personal coaching available from $140 per hour; beginner group lessons available too |
| Performance Pickleball | Both | Northshore; Changi | Members-only, but membership is free; personal coaching available from $90 |
| Play! Pickle | Both | Chai Chee Business Park; Kallang (near RED Quarters); Punggol; Serangoon; Chinatown; Bukit Merah | Personal coaching available; beginner group lessons for all ages available from $55 per class |
| Smashing Pickle Pickleball Club | Both | Jurong Play Grounds | Personal coaching available from $150; beginner group lessons available |
| Straits Pickle Club | Both | Jurong Play Grounds | Beginner group lessons available from $72.50 |
| Racket Jungle | Both | Dempsey | Beginner group lessons available from $25 per class |
Where to buy pickleball equipment
This final section is for beginners who’re looking for that first upgrade from renting a paddle to owning one yourself. As for shoes, it is recommended for players to use non-marking court shoes, though in a pinch, most sports shoes would work just fine.
Here’s a list of stores selling pickleball equipment:
