University of Pennsylvania Club Badminton is a student-run, all-levels club for anyone interested in badminton. Most members join through Open Play, which is a fun and welcoming way to play recreationally, meet other students, and improve at your own pace. We also have a Competitive Team with dedicated practices that represents Penn at tournaments and collegiate matches throughout the year, with tryouts required to join. Whether you've played for years or are picking up a racket for the first time, we welcome both undergraduate and graduate students and hope to see you on the court!
About
Recreational
Open to all Penn students regardless of skill level or experience. No tryouts required. Our recreational sessions are perfect for casual players who just want to have fun on the court and meet new people. Join our GroupMe chat to stay updated on sessions.
Tryouts
Tryouts for the competitive team are held at the beginning of each semester.
Competitive Team Practice
Times and location for Spring 2026 to be announced
Regular practices help us prepare for collegiate competitions while building team chemistry and improving our skills. Sessions include drills, match play, and conditioning.
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FAQ
We are not just a group of people interested in playing badminton — we are a small community. If you enjoy playing badminton, meeting new people, making friends with other players, and feeling like you are part of a team, Penn Badminton is perfect for you! We host 2–4 sessions every week and also host our own social events — from Halloween movie nights to dinners out at Han Dynasty to bubble tea breaks after practice!
We host both recreational and competitive players! All levels of experience are welcome! We have a competitive team that travels and plays other schools, and a recreational team that has open play once a week. Tryouts for the competitive team take place every fall and spring, a few weeks after the start of classes.
Check our Recreational and Competitive Team Practice sections above for schedule information.
Yes, it is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
We can only provide services to full-time students according to Penn policy.
No, we only have courts available at our designated practice times.
The closest local badminton gym to us is Club28. Find out more information at club28badminton.com.
For the Competitive Team, the semester dues are $60 per undergraduate and $90 per graduate student. For recreational players, it's $50 a semester or $5 per open play session. We have open gym dates at the start of every semester where you can play with us for free. These club dues go to purchasing birdies, maintaining the nets and courts, tournament fees and associated travel, subsidized team gear, and other subsidized team events.
Yes – we have some rackets you can borrow as well as a number of used birdies. Please wear sneakers or court shoes.
Use the door further from David Rittenhouse Labs, or closer to Penn Medicine. Card access is unfortunately restricted to three officers, so please come on time when we open the doors for everyone to come in. If you are running late, try to message one of the officers or utilize the GroupMe so that people can open the door for you.
You can get updates on Penn Badminton through GroupMe – please use GroupMe to connect with other players and to ask for door access when showing up to Weightman.
Contact
Email:
upennclub@gmail.com
Instagram:
@pennbadminton
GroupMe:
Recreational Group Chat
Location:
Weightman Hall