Gay Badminton Amsterdam (GBA) is a competitive and social badminton club for Amsterdam's LGBTQI+ community and their friends. We accept all levels of players and play Sundays & Wednesdays in the Pijp.

For any other questions, please try our FAQ.

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Competitive

We provide free coaching to help our members improve and enjoy badminton fast and we compete in international tournaments.

There's a level that's right for you to have fun and feel challenged.

Find out about competing

When & Where

GBA's badminton season runs every year from September.

Sunday

15.00 - 19.00

  • All levels welcome
  • Play over 9 courts (7 courts in the summer)
  • Coaching provided
  • A mix of free play and friendly matched games with GBA members.

Wednesday

19.00 - 23.00

  • All levels welcome
  • Play over 3 courts
  • A mix of free play and friendly matched games with a sister club.
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Social

We're friendly and host events for our members throughout the year and most importantly, we provide a safe space for them to be able to relax and be themselves.

Meet our members

Pricing

GBA is free to try on your first visit!

Annual Membership

€180/ year

This includes all these member benefits:

  • Sunday badminton court use (2.5hrs)
  • Wednesday badminton court use (4hrs)
  • Free beginners coaching
  • Invites to GBA social events
  • Newsletter updates every 2 months
  • Members email notifications
  • Whatsapp social community group chat
  • Tournament participation as a member of Team GBA
  • Equivelant to less than €2 per session
Find out how to join us

Due to strong interest, joining GBA is currently by invitation appointment only. If you'd like to try out GBA, please sign up to our waiting list and you'll be contacted with instructions about how you can attend.

Testimonials

I joined GBA a year ago and it felt great to play with these guys & have serious matches too. I joined them for the Copenhagen tournament where we won some & lost some but mostly we enjoyed good games and socialising.

"I joined GBA a year ago and it felt great to play with these guys & have serious matches too. I joined them for the Copenhagen tournament where we won some & lost some but mostly we enjoyed good games and socialising." — M.B.

ou can be yourself, scream your heart out, people are supportive and welcoming at any level. It is really really great!

"You can be yourself, scream your heart out, people are supportive and welcoming at any level. It is really really great!" — H.K.

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"I've always enjoyed badminton so GBA was a great way to combine my hobby with socialising. And I get some exercise in the process!" — M.Y.

It feels good, there's a great atmosphere and it's competitive.

"It feels good, there's a great atmosphere and it's competitive." — W.D.