Basketball Courts in Singapore: Indoor, Outdoor & By Area

Looking for a basketball court near you in Singapore? You have three main options: free public HDB courts (no booking, found in almost every neighbourhood), ActiveSG sport halls (indoor, roughly $15-$30/hour, booked via the myActiveSG app), and community club courts (often free to low-cost). This guide organises real, currently-operating courts by region and by type so you can find the closest one fast.

How to use this guide

Singapore is compact, so you can usually find a court within a few kilometres of home. We have grouped venues by region (Central, North, South, East, West) and flagged whether each is free public, ActiveSG (paid, bookable), or community/indoor. We only list courts we could verify by name and area from public sources, and we note pricing only where it is published. Free outdoor courts need no booking; lights typically switch off around 9:30-10pm. ActiveSG halls release new slots daily at 7am and can be booked up to two weeks ahead.

Quick comparison table

Court / Venue	Area / Region	Best for
Duxton Plain Park (Tanjong Pagar)	Central	Free pickup games in the city
Chinatown Complex rooftop court	Central	Free, sheltered city play
838 Court @ Khatib Central	North	Free neighbourhood runs
MPC@Khatib	North	Sheltered, multi-court play
Henderson Park / Bukit Merah	South	Free local court
Bishan Clubhouse	Central-North	Bookable outdoor court
Bedok North Blk 116	East	Free, busy local scene
Our Tampines Hub	East	Air-conditioned indoor (ActiveSG)
Tampines Blk 201 (near iTea)	East	Free Eastie favourite
334 Clementi Ave 2 (“The Nest”)	West	Free caged court
Clementi Sport Hall	West	Indoor ActiveSG booking
Nan Hua High School (ActiveSG)	West	Indoor, well-kept
Jurong West Blk 619 cage court	West	Free, popular with students
Boon Lay Drive Blk 177	West	Free, sheltered (rain-proof)
OCBC Arena	Central (Kallang)	Pro-grade air-conditioned court

Central region

Duxton Plain Park Court - Tanjong Pagar

Tucked behind Duxton Plain Park near the Pinnacle@Duxton, this free outdoor court is one of the most central places to shoot in the CBD. It is open and busy at lunchtime and in the evenings with office workers and residents. No booking needed; just turn up. Good for: Free pickup games right in the city centre.

Chinatown Complex Rooftop Court - Chinatown

Sitting on the upper deck of Chinatown Complex on Smith Street, this well-maintained free court is popular with city workers. Evening sessions are recommended because the rooftop gets hot under the midday sun. Good for: Free, central play that stays usable in light rain.

OCBC Arena - Kallang

Part of the Singapore Sports Hub, OCBC Arena offers air-conditioned, professional-grade indoor courts and is the home stadium of the Singapore Slingers. Rates are higher than ActiveSG halls (published around $40/hour non-peak and $52/hour peak), so it suits organised games rather than casual drop-ins. Good for: A premium, air-conditioned court for proper games or events.

North region

838 Court @ Khatib Central - Yishun

A free neighbourhood court at Block 838 Yishun Street 81, this is a reliable spot for North-side residents looking for an open run with no booking and no fees. Good for: Casual free games in Yishun.

MPC@Khatib - Yishun

This multi-purpose court complex off Yishun Avenue 2 packs in four full-length sheltered basketball courts with overhead fans. Being covered, it is one of the better North options when it is raining or very hot. Good for: Sheltered, multi-court play that handles bad weather and crowds.

South region

Henderson Park / Bukit Merah View Court - Bukit Merah

A free public court around the Bukit Merah View area gives South-side players an accessible local option without booking. As with most HDB courts, it can fill up on weeknights. Good for: A free, no-fuss local court in the South.

Bishan Clubhouse - Bishan

An ActiveSG outdoor court at Bishan Street 14 near Bishan MRT, the clubhouse offers a breezy open-air playing surface and also has tennis and squash. Published rates are roughly $15/hour non-peak and $30/hour peak, booked through myActiveSG. Good for: A bookable outdoor court with a reserved slot.

East region

Bedok North Block 116 Court - Bedok

This free outdoor court on Bedok North is heavily used by nearby residents and has a steady local scene most evenings. No booking, no charge. Good for: Finding a pickup game in the East.

Tampines Block 201 Court - Tampines

A long-running free favourite among “Easties,” located near the Tampines Street 23 blocks and a popular iTea outlet. Expect it to be lively after school and on weekends. Good for: Free, social neighbourhood runs.

Our Tampines Hub - Tampines

The Team Sports Hall at Our Tampines Hub is an air-conditioned indoor ActiveSG court with bleacher seating, open daily roughly 7am-10pm. Published rates are about $15/hour non-peak and $30/hour peak via myActiveSG. Good for: Cool, comfortable indoor play in the East.

West region

334 Clementi Avenue 2 - Clementi

Dubbed “The Nest,” this free caged court with chain nets is a well-known Clementi landmark for street ball. It is open-air, free, and needs no booking. Good for: Classic free cage-court basketball in the West.

Clementi Sport Hall - Clementi

An indoor ActiveSG sport hall at 518 Clementi Avenue 3, walkable from Clementi MRT, with a well-kept playing surface. Courts are booked through myActiveSG; check the ActiveSG individual-rates page for current pricing. Good for: Booked indoor play near Clementi MRT.

Nan Hua High School Hall (ActiveSG) - Clementi

An indoor ActiveSG court at Clementi Avenue 1 known for being well-maintained with water coolers and shower facilities. Rates are around $15/hour non-peak and $30/hour peak. Good for: A clean, well-equipped indoor session.

Jurong West & Boon Lay courts - Jurong

The caged court at Block 619 Jurong West Street 65 is popular with students, while the sheltered court at Block 177 Boon Lay Drive lets games continue even when it is pouring. Both are free, no booking. Good for: Free West-side games, rain or shine (Boon Lay).

Super Arena / Scholar Basketball - Clementi (new)

Scholar Basketball runs air-conditioned indoor basketball venues and programmes around Singapore, with a new West-side presence taking shape in the Clementi area under the Super Arena banner. As a newer/opening venue, details like public court-rental rates and hours are still being finalised, so check directly before heading down. Honestly assessed, it is best thought of as an indoor, climate-controlled option for the West rather than a free drop-in court. Good for: Air-conditioned indoor play and coached sessions in the West (verify opening status first).