Pickleball courts in Johor Bahru
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll probably know that pickleball is fast becoming the go-to sport for something fun, fast-paced, and not too intense. While there are plenty of pickleball courts available in Singapore, they tend to get snapped up fast, especially during peak hours.
But look a little further and you’ll see a bunch of affordable pickleball courts in JB that’ll let you work up a sweat and still have enough left in your wallet for a post-workout supper.
Note: Prices and information are accurate at the time of writing, and are subject to change.
How do the prices of pickleball courts in JB compare to those in SG?
Image credit: @dpicklezone via Instagram
Thanks to the good folks at SAFRA, courts in Singapore are generally affordable, ranging from S$3.30 to S$11.20 an hour. Bigger indoor ones can start from S$20/hour all the way to S$50/hour.
But pickleball courts in JB could provide more competitive prices with premium facilities, generally ranging from anywhere between RM20/hour (~S$6.06) to RM75/hour (~S$22.74).
So, for pickleball fans with a soft spot for good deals, a quick JB trip might just serve up more bang for your buck.
How do I book a pickleball court in JB?
Most pickleball courts in JB can be booked via Courtsite or an official website. Messaging a WhatsApp number is another possible option, but be wary of scams and never give any credit card information.
Many accept walk-ins, but it’s highly recommended to book in advance, especially if you’re dropping by during peak hours.
What are the peak and off-peak hours for pickleball court bookings in JB?
Off-peak hours for pickleball courts in JB are usually weekday mornings and afternoons – pretty much any time before 5pm or 6pm. Peak hours kick in after that, with weekends and public holidays considered peak all day.
Each court has its own schedule, so it’s a good idea to check out their official websites for the updated timings.
Breakdown of pickleball courts in JB
Pickleball court | Best feature | Price |
Leisure Farm Resort | Outdoor court in an exclusive resort | Daily:
7am-10pm: RM40/hr (~S$12.14) |
X Park @ Sunway Iskandar | Sheltered outdoor court in an adventure park | Weekdays:
7am-4pm: RM50/hr (~S$15.17) 5pm-11pm: RM70/hr (~S$21.24) Weekends: All day: RM70/hr (~S$21.24) |
Pickleboleh @ EduCity | Largest outdoor pickleball court in JB | Daily:
8am-12pm: RM35/hr (~S$10.62) 12pm-5pm: RM20/hr (~S$6.07) 5pm-1am: RM45/hr (~S$13.66) |
Hawk Shark Sports Club | Indoor court with an automated pickleball machine | Daily:
8am-12pm: RM58/hr (~S$17.60) 12pm-5pm: RM48/hr (~S$14.57) 5pm-1am: RM68/hr (~S$20.64) |
JuzDink Pickleball | Indoor court with free 15 minutes of playtime | Daily:
8am-6pm: RM38/hr (~S$11.53) 6pm-12am: RM58/hr (~S$17.60) 12am-1am: RM38/hr (~S$11.52) |
Tiger Ace Pickleball Hub | Indoor complex with multi-coloured courts | Daily:
10am-7pm: RM30/hr (~S$9.10) 7pm-12am: RM50/hr (~S$15.17) |
Pickle Friends | Air-conditioned indoor court | Weekdays:
8am-6pm: RM58/hr (~S$17.60) 6pm-11pm: RM78/hr (~S$23.67) Weekends and Public Holidays: All day: RM78/hr (~S$23.67) |
D Pickle Zone | Pickleball court with beginner classes | Indoor VIP Court:
From RM50/hr (~S$15.17) Indoor Open Court: From RM40/hr (~S$12.14) Outdoor Open Court: From RM30/hr (~S$9.10) |
Forum Tembrau | Indoor court open till 2am | Weekdays:
8am-6pm: RM20/hr (~S$6.07) 6pm-1am: RM35/hr (~S$10.62) 1am-2am: RM20/hr (~S$6.06) Weekends and Public Holidays: 8am-6pm: RM35/hr (~S$10.62) 1am-2am: RM20/hr (~S$6.06) |
Pickle Champs | 18-minute drive from City Square Mall | Weekdays:
8am-6pm: RM48/hr (~S$14.57) 6pm-1am: RM68/hr (~S$20.64) Weekends: All day: RM68/hr (~S$20.64) |
Gotta Bounce Sports & Social Club | Instagrammable outdoor sheltered court | Weekdays:
9am-7pm: RM48/hr (~S$14.57) 7pm-12am: RM60/hr (~S$18.21) Weekends: All day: RM48/hr (~S$14.57) |
55 Gatheround Pickleball | Modern pickleball court with training machine | Weekdays:
8am-5pm: RM30/hr (~S$9.10) 5pm-12am: RM50/hr (~S$15.17) Weekends and Public Holidays: All day: RM50/hr (~S$15.17) |
1. Leisure Farm Resort @ Gelang Patah
Outdoor court in an exclusive resort
Image credit: Courtsite
If you drive past the JB exit across the Causeway and cruise down the roads, odds are you’ve caught a glimpse of the massive property that is Leisure Farm Resort. The grounds are almost palace-like, with white gates surrounding the exclusive residential resort in Iskandar.
The prestigious development gives almost movie set vibes, featuring world-class amenities like golf courses, a clubhouse, and even a horse stable.
Perhaps most exciting of all for pickleball fans are their 2 pickleball courts that are accessible to the public. The courts are unsheltered, so make sure to bring some sunscreen along.
You’ll find parking and shower amenities here, so it’s super convenient and great for freshening up after a sweaty sesh. The courts are open from 7am to 10pm, and are priced at RM40/hour (~S$12.14) all day.
Make a booking for Leisure Farm Resort.
2. X Park @ Sunway Iskandar
Sheltered outdoor pickleball court in an adventure park
Image credit: Courtsite
X Park is Malaysia’s first theme park dedicated to motorised and non-motorised extreme sports, which include archery, ATV, bungee jumping, and even a flying fox. There are also sheltered outdoor pickleball courts in the park, which means you’ll work up a sweat while still being protected from the rays.
If you feel like keeping up your active streak for the rest of the day, the park also happens to house a chalet, so you don’t have to worry about beating the jam after your workout.
On weekdays, court rental prices start at RM50/hour (~S$15.17) from 7am to 4pm and RM70/hour (~S$21.24) from 5pm to 11pm.
Weekends are a flat RM70/hour (~S$21.24) all day.
Snag a court at X Park.
3. Pickleboleh @ EduCity Iskandar Puteri
Largest outdoor pickleball court in JB
Image credit: @pickleboleh.esc via Instagram
EduCity is a sports complex located in Iskandar Puteri, a go-to in JB for sports activities and community sporting events. Its many facilities include an aquatic centre, a stadium, an indoor arena, and multi-purpose courts.
It’s also home to Pickleboleh, the largest outdoor pickleball court in JB, with a whopping 12 courts in 1 space, so you’ll have plenty of room to flex those trick shots. The courts are open till 1am daily with bright lamps lighting up the space, which means you won’t have to squint in the dark while rallying late into the night.
Daily court rentals start from RM35/hour (~S$10.62) for bookings between 8am and 12pm, RM20/hour (~S$6.07) between 12pm and 5pm, and RM45/hour (~S$13.66) between 5pm and 1am.
If you happen to forget your paddle and ball, there are paddle rentals for RM5 (~S$1.52) each and RM9 (~S$2.73) for a ball purchase.
Make a booking for Pickleboleh @ EduCity Iskandar Puteri.
4. Hawk Shark Sports Club @ Johor Jaya
Indoor court with an automated pickleball machine
Image credit: Hawk Shark Sports Club via Google Maps
The Hawk Shark Sports Club is a sports club located in Johor Jaya, dedicated entirely to pickleball. Another sheltered indoor court on the list, you won’t have to worry about unexpected weather surprises when you drop by for a dink.
Even if you come as a solo player, you’ll fit right in – there’s a Titan pickleball machine that’s available for rent on weekends for RM85/hour (~S$25.79 ), and weekdays for RM70/hour (~S$21.24 ) from 8am to 7pm and RM100/hour (~S$30.35) from 7pm to 1am.
Daily court rental prices start from RM48/hour (~S$14.57) when booked between 12pm and 5pm, and peak at RM68/hour (~S$20.64) for bookings between 5pm and 1am.
There’s a paddle rental for RM5 (~S$1.52) and a ball rental for RM2 (~S$0.61).
Swing by the Hawk Shark Sports Club.
5. JuzDink Pickleball @ Impian Emas
Indoor court with free 15 minutes of playtime
Image credit: Play Sports Together
Even if you haven’t touched a pickleball paddle in your life, it’s still worth dropping by JuzDink Pickleball at Impian Emas. They offer 15 minutes of free game time for a quick crash course about the sport – just ask the staff at the counter for any assistance.
The courts are indoors and come with nets provided – your pickleball sessions won’t get served a curveball, whether rain or shine.
There are 3 pickleball courts available for rent, with daily rates starting from RM38/hour (~S$11.53) for bookings between 8am and 6pm, and RM58/hour (~S$17.60) for bookings between 6pm and 12am, which are considered peak hours.
Paddle rentals for RM5 (~S$1.52) and ball rentals for RM2 (~S$0.61) are also available.
Make a booking for JuzDink Pickleball.
6. Tiger Ace Pickleball Hub @ Taman Anggerek
Indoor complex with multi-coloured courts
Image credit: Danny Wang via Facebook
A 22-minute drive from City Square Mall, Tiger Ace Pickleball Hub is another indoor venue built for pickleball enthusiasts.
There are 6 multi-coloured courts available for rent, with daily rates starting at RM30/hour (~S$9.10) from 10am to 7pm, and RM50/hour (~S$15.17) from 7pm to 12am.
Playing a session here will be a fuss-free experience – the layout is straightforward and the nets are already set up.
Make a booking with Tiger Ace Pickleball Hub.
7. Pickle Friends @ Lotus Plentong
Air-conditioned indoor court
Image credit: @sportsaffairs via Instagram
Pickle Friends at Lotus Plentong is for the pickleball player who understands the importance of breaking a sweat but still enjoys the comforts of a 27°C environment.
With its high ceilings and exposed pipes, the huge indoor space honestly gives Suntec City Convention Centre vibes. Even though the space is bordered by grey walls, they’re spruced up by banners featuring the court’s cute pickle mascot.
Court rentals are priced at RM58/hour (~S$17.60) from 8am to 6pm and RM78/hour (~S$23.67) from 6pm to 11pm during weekdays. Weekends have an all-day price of RM78/hour (~S$23.67).
Drop by Pickle Friends.
8. D Pickle Zone @ Permas Jaya
Pickleball court with beginner classes
Image credit: @dpicklezone via Instagram
D Pickle Zone is one of the newer courts on this list, which just opened in January this year.
The court is a haven for pickleball beginners, especially with their weekly beginner clinics every Monday from 8pm to 10pm, and Saturday from 9am to 11am. These classes are perfect for interested players to pick up basic techniques and shots. Classes are priced at RM50/pax (~S$15.17) and include a coaching fee, a paddle, and a ball rental.
There are 3 different kinds of courts to choose from: VIP courts, which feature larger side spaces, and indoor open courts and outdoor courts, which are both standard-sized.
Off-peak times are Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, while peak times are from Monday to Friday, between 6pm and 12am, and all day on weekends and public holidays.
Here’s a price breakdown of each type of court.
Indoor VIP Court | Indoor Open Court | Outdoor Open Court | |
Peak | RM60/hour (~S$18.21) | RM50/hour (~S$15.17) | RM40/hour (~S$12.14) |
Off-peak | RM50/hour (~S$15.17) | RM40/hour (~S$12.14) | RM30/hour (~S$9.10) |
Paddle rentals go for RM5 each (~S$1.52), and balls are located at the pro shop within the complex.
Make a booking for D Pickle Zone.
9. Forum Tebrau @ Toppen Shopping Centre
Indoor court open till 2am
Image credit: Forum Group
Forum Group is a premier destination for indoor sports, with a slew of sports complexes across the country, including places like Johor, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Klang Valley.
The JB branch is located within Toppen Shopping Centre, so make sure to pack your sporting gear in your shopping bag when you make a stop at the mall.
This sports centre is a court-lover’s dream, featuring 16 badminton courts, 6 table tennis courts, 2 half basketball courts, and 4 pickleball courts – all within the same space.
Court rentals are priced at RM20/hour (~S$6.07) from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and RM35/hour (~S$10.62) during peak hours on weekends and public holidays from 8am to 1am.
Make a booking for Forum Group @ Toppen Shopping Centre.
10. Pickle Champs
Indoor court 18 minutes away from City Square Mall
Image credit: Danny Wang via Facebook
Pickle Champs is another court dedicated to pickleball, featuring 13 indoor courts that come with nets. It’s only an 18-minute drive from City Square Mall, so you’ll get there in no time once you cross the Causeway.
Court rental prices start from RM48/hour (~S$14.57) from 8am to 6pm and RM68/hour (~S$20.64) from 6pm to 1am. Weekend prices are RM68/hour (~S$20.64) all day.
Make a booking for Pickle Champs.
11. Gotta Bounce Sports & Social Club
IG-worthy pickleball court
Image credit: @hazelong7 via Instagram
Pickleball gets an aesthetic upgrade here at Gotta Bounce Sports & Social Club. The indoor court gives off classic tennis vibes with its green and brown palette. Even the paddles for rent at RM5 (~S$1.52) are on theme, and decked out in green-and-white chequerboard pattern and feature the club’s cute capybara mascot.
Perhaps most striking is the floor decal, with the club logo stylised in a retro font that’s perfect for Instagram shots to flex your post-workout glow.
Court rental prices start from RM48/hour (~S$14.57) from 9am to 7pm and RM60/hour (~S$18.21) from 7pm to 12am on weekdays. Weekend prices are RM48/hour (~S$14.57) all day.
Make a booking for Gotta Bounce Sports & Social Club.
12. 55 Gatheround Pickleball
Modern pickleball court with training machine
Image credit: @55gatheround via Instagram
55 Gatheround Pickleball is a brightly lit indoor pickleball court that houses 14 courts, and is made for players visiting the court solo.
There’s Social Play hosted every Thursday, where visitors get to interact with the local pickleball community by teaming up and playing against other players – a surefire way to break the ice.
A training machine which comes with 50 balls is also available for rent – great for players looking to clock in some me-time. Machine rental is priced at RM20/hour (~S$6.07) all day. Just make sure not to lose any balls; they charge RM10 (~S$3.03) for each missing ball, and yes, they do count every single one.
Weekday prices start from RM30/hour (~S$9.10) from 8am to 5pm, and RM50/hour (~S$15.17) from 5pm to 12am. Weekend prices are fixed at RM50/hour (~S$15.17) all day.
Swing by 55 Gatheround Pickleball.
Book a pickleball court in JB
Trips to JB offer more than just shopping sprees and cafe hops. While we love that classic Singaporean itinerary, don’t miss out on the other facilities JB has to offer. The next time you’re across the Causeway, pack a paddle and gather your friends and family for some friendly rivalry on the court.
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Cover image adapted from: Hawk Shark Sports Club via Facebook, @hazelong7 & @pickleboleh.esc via Instagram