The Singapore authorities has introduced plans to construct 50 new multi-purpose courts for pickleball and badminton over the subsequent 5 years as participation in each sports activities continues to develop throughout the island.
The initiative was introduced by Appearing Minister for Tradition, Group and Youth David Neo throughout the parliamentary debate on the ministry’s finances on 5 March 2026. The brand new services will probably be developed beneath the Sports activities Amenities Grasp Plan (SFMP).
In response to the Ministry of Tradition, Group and Youth (MCCY), the extra courts are supposed to satisfy rising demand for each sports activities whereas making certain that Singaporeans have simpler entry to services situated close to their houses.
Curiosity within the sports activities has surged in recent times, significantly with pickleball gaining reputation amongst gamers of various ages and ability ranges. An MCCY spokesperson instructed The Straits Occasions that courts managed by ActiveSG are persistently in excessive demand, with utilisation charges exceeding 90 % throughout peak hours.
Among the many 50 new courts are eight devoted pickleball courts scheduled to open on the Little India Bus Terminal within the coming months. One other eight dual-use courts—designed for pickleball, tennis, and basketball—have already been working at The Kallang since January.
At current, the general public can e book greater than 550 badminton courts and over 80 pickleball courts throughout Singapore by the MyActiveSG+ on-line platform.
MCCY added that the places for the remaining multi-purpose courts are nonetheless being finalised, with additional particulars anticipated to be introduced as soon as plans are confirmed.
