Useful information
Everything you need to play badminton in Geneva – from essential equipment to where to buy it and courts to book.
What you’ll need to play 
Getting ready is easy! Just bring:
- A badminton racket (one is enough to start!)
- Indoor sports shoes with non‑marking soles (no black soles, please — courts like to stay clean 😉)
- Comfortable sportswear: shorts, T‑shirt, and a warm‑up suit for before or after games
- A towel, if you think you’ll break a sweat (you probably will!)
Good news: BC OMS takes care of the rest. Nets and shuttles are provided and stored on site, and the club also has a basic first aid kit—just in case.
Where to buy your badminton gear
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to upgrade, Geneva has plenty of options:
Sport Import
Route des Acacias 25,
1227 Les Acacias
https://www.geneve-sport-import.ch/
022 343 43 13
A go‑to shop for badminton lovers, offering everything from affordable rackets to top‑of‑the‑range models. You can even borrow rackets for a few days to test them before buying. Bonus: it’s close to the Queue d’Arve Badminton Centre.
Esprit Badminton
Rue de la Faïencerie 6, 1227 Carouge
https://www.instagram.com/esprit_badminton_geneve
077 262 84 73
Univers Sport
Rue de la Servette 52,
1203 Geneva https://www.univers-sport.ch
Another great option where you can test rackets before committing.
You’ll also find low to mid‑range rackets at stores like Decathlon (Cygnes, Blandonnet, Charmilles and Rive), Manor, and Go Sport. Just across the border, shops in Val Thoiry, St‑Genis‑Pouilly, and Segny also stock badminton gear — some with test rackets available.
Want to play more? Book a court!
If you’re keen to squeeze in some extra games, these Geneva sports halls rent badminton courts:
Queue d’Arve
Up to 20 courts available
12, rue François‑Dussaud, Les Acacias
Book online here | 022 418 44 44
Bois des Frères
Up to 10 courts available
22, chemin de l’Écu, Châtelaine
Book online here | 022 418 87 00
Courts can be booked during the week by calling from Monday at 08:00.
Cost: CHF 16 per court, per hour — game on!
Geneva Canton rules for use of the gym and changing rooms
Please respect the following rules. Violations could lead to revoking BC OMS right to use the gym.
- It is prohibited to drink, eat or smoke on the premises.
- Proper behaviour is required at all times.
- Shoes must be clean and appropriate for the gym. Shoe soles which are black or leave marks on the floor are forbidden. Shoes worn outside are strictly forbidden for sports in the gym.
- Adolescents (and children) must be supervised by an adult at all times and are not permitted on the premises on their own.
- The gym must only be used during the time allocated to the Club.
- All material (net posts, benches) must be put back into their place after use.
Useful links
- Swiss Badminton – https://www.swiss-badminton.ch/
- International Badminton Federation – https://www.internationalbadminton.org/