Badminton courts in New York
New York has the largest badminton directory in the country, and it sprawls across three states' worth of the metro area — the five boroughs, northern New Jersey, and Long Island. Flushing is the traditional heart, home to NY Badminton Center and a cluster of pro shops, but strong clubs now reach into Brooklyn, Jersey City, Long Island City, and the New Jersey suburbs.
Drop-in open play in New York
Full schedule →14 venues run drop-in open play here — sessions Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
- Cardinal BadmintonMon/Wed/Thu · 8:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Jersey City Badminton ClubFri · 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Jersey City Badminton ClubSat · 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Frank's Sports Shop
Bronx, NY
NY Badminton Center - FLUSHING
Flushing, NY
New Jersey Badminton Club Montville
Montville, NJ
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International Badminton Center
Edison, NJ
Long Island Sports Center
Roslyn, NY
Cardinal Badminton
Englewood, NJ
Jersey City Badminton Club
Jersey City, NJ
Kotofit Long Island City (Badminton, Pickleball)
Long Island City, NY
Community Center at Stuyvesant High School
New York, NY
Jamaica Sports Complex
Jamaica, NY
Badminking badminton club起点羽毛球馆BKDNY
Brooklyn, NY
Kotofit Brunswick St (Badminton, Pickleball and Ping Pong)
Jersey City, NJ
Brooklyn Bensonhurst Dragon Badminton Club - Badminton Training
Brooklyn, NY
Reflex Recreation Badminton Club & Training @ PS105
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Badminton
Brooklyn, NY
Manhattan Badminton Club
New York, NY
New Jersey Badminton Club Dream
Secaucus, NJ
Chilltown Sports and Rec
Jersey City, NJ
Tiger badminton training center
New York, NY
Friendly-Badminton, Inc.
Fresh Meadows, NY
The Badminton Club of the City of New York
New York, NY
Long Island Badminton Club
Westbury, NY
Top Cricket Store (Multi Sports Store)
Edison, NJ
Badminton Gallery
Flushing, NY
NYC Racquet Sports
New York, NY
YP8 Badminton Tennis Restring 优你刻丝穿线
Brooklyn, NY
Racket Science Badminton and Tennis Services
Flushing, NY
Nydhi Online Badminton Store (No Walk-in)
Iselin, NJ
Badminton Gallery BKNY
Brooklyn, NY
Badminton Gallery LIC
Long Island City, NY
Kenny Badminton NYC
Bronx, NY
The depth means there's almost always a game somewhere. Jersey City Badminton Club, Kotofit's Long Island City and Jersey City locations, Cardinal Badminton in Englewood, and Jamaica Sports Complex all post open-play hours across the week, and the newer clubs earn some of the highest ratings in the directory — Cardinal and Kotofit LIC both sit near 4.9 stars.
The catch is geography: with venues scattered from the Bronx to Edison, the right club is usually the one you can actually get to, so it's worth filtering by borough or transit line.
Court prices in New York
Pricing across the New York metro is mixed and often unposted. At the affordable end, Brooklyn Badminton lists about $5 per session and Long Island Badminton Club roughly $5 per visit; Jamaica Sports Complex posts around $20/hour. Many of the busier boutique clubs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey price by session or membership without a public rate, so confirm before your first visit — but budget public-style sessions do exist if you look for them.
Best courts for beginners in New York
NY Badminton Center - Flushing
The long-running Flushing hub — 356 reviews call it beginner-friendly, well-maintained, and community-minded, and it's the classic first stop in Queens.
Jersey City Badminton Club
A 4.5-star club that welcomes newcomers, with open-play blocks Friday through Sunday — convenient from Lower Manhattan via the PATH.
Kotofit Long Island City
A near-perfect 4.9-star spot with a beginner-friendly, active open-play scene and weekday evening sessions, minutes from Midtown.
Frequently asked questions
Where do people play badminton in New York City?
Across the whole metro. Flushing (NY Badminton Center) is the traditional core, with strong clubs also in Brooklyn, Long Island City, and Jersey City, plus northern New Jersey (Cardinal Badminton, the New Jersey Badminton Club locations) and Long Island. It's the largest and most spread-out scene in the directory.
How much does badminton cost in NYC?
It ranges widely and often isn't posted. Budget sessions exist — Brooklyn Badminton is about $5 per session and Jamaica Sports Complex around $20/hour — while many boutique clubs price by session or membership. Check the specific venue before you go.
Which New York clubs have open play?
Several run regular open play: Jersey City Badminton Club (Friday–Sunday), Kotofit's LIC and Jersey City locations (weekday evenings), Cardinal Badminton in Englewood (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday nights), and Jamaica Sports Complex (daily). Manhattan Badminton Club lists Tuesday and Friday evening sessions.
Can I walk in to play in NYC?
Some venues welcome walk-ins — Cardinal Badminton in Englewood and the Community Center at Stuyvesant High School both take drop-in players. Many clubs run on booked open-play sessions instead, so reserving a spot ahead is often the safer bet.
Where should a beginner start in New York?
NY Badminton Center in Flushing, Jersey City Badminton Club, and Kotofit Long Island City are all beginner-friendly and reachable by transit, covering Queens, New Jersey, and the LIC/Midtown side respectively.
Are there good badminton pro shops in New York?
Yes — the Badminton Gallery locations (Flushing, Brooklyn, LIC), NYC Racquet Sports in Manhattan, and Racket Science in Flushing are all highly rated for gear and stringing.
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