Indoor racquet sports thrive across Lille as players seek out competitive matches and social spaces during the colder months, Paris ZigZag reported. Several major venues host badminton, squash, and padel enthusiasts with specialized courts, equipment rentals, and on-site hospitality.
Where to play at L’Arbonnoise
Located in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, L’Arbonnoise features eight squash courts with natural hardwood flooring and six heated badminton courts equipped with dedicated lighting. Students receive a 10 percent discount throughout the week alongside a 15-day trial offer that includes gear rentals.
The facility runs a squash and badminton school for youths aged 5 to 17 on Wednesdays, group classes, and a racket-stringing service. Patrons can utilize two saunas or access a bar featuring darts, a free-play pétanque area, and live broadcasts of the Champions League. A weekday lunch restaurant operates on site with a summer terrace.
Single-session court fees cost 8 euros during off-peak hours or 10 euros at all other times. Reduced rates apply for students at 6.50 euros and minors under 18 at 6 euros, while three-month unlimited passes cost 100 euros and annual memberships run 270 euros. Equipment rentals, including a racket, shoes, and ball or shuttlecock, cost 1 euro.
What Le Lil Club offers in Lille
Situated near the Porte de Valenciennes in central Lille, Le Lil Club houses seven squash courts, including a semi-glass tournament court, and six badminton courts. The urban sports complex also incorporates an on-site coworking space for remote professionals.
The venue organizes squash and badminton schools, private and group lessons, internal tournaments, and a matchmaking service to connect players. Visitors can book sessions by phone before managing subsequent reservations online.
Single matches last 40 minutes for squash or 45 minutes for badminton at 10.50 euros per person, with a reduced rate of 7 euros for players under 18. The club uses a tiered prepaid recharge system known as “Les Lils” at 75 or 150 euros. Equipment rentals cost 3 euros for a racket with a ball or shuttlecock, with a 1-euro rate for students, while shoe rentals are available upon request at reception.
Opening hours run from 9:30 AM to midnight Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 11 PM on Thursdays and Fridays, and 9:30 AM to 8 PM on weekends and public holidays.
How Le Shaft operates at B’twin Village
Le Shaft occupies a converted industrial building on the B’twin Village site, providing seven uniquely colored badminton courts and three high-end padel courts, which include the Lille metropolitan area’s only panoramic court. Play takes place in a heated hall during 45-minute slots.
The facility hosts themed “Shaft Night” events, friendly tournaments, and social gatherings. A 170-square-meter clubhouse features decor by artist Giani Desmet, a bar serving six draft beers, afterwork cold cuts, and hot dishes prepared alongside Les Halles Modernes, alongside a pro shop offering gear and stringing services.
Single court bookings for 45 minutes cost 20 euros for badminton and 30 euros for padel, with youth discounts for players under 26 priced at 16 euros and 24 euros respectively. Ticket packs are also available in quantities of 12, 30, or 84, and equipment rentals cost 2 euros per person.
Why PadelShot Lille draws crowds
PadelShot Lille centers entirely on padel with eight indoor courts, an on-site academy for children starting at age six, and specialized women’s padel events. Certified coaches lead instructional courses designed to help players develop their glass-shot technique.
An on-site lounge features a 7-day-a-week bar and restaurant serving pizzas and balanced meals, alongside free-access table tennis and large-screen sports broadcasts. The venue is located a 15-minute walk from the Square Flandres metro station or five minutes from the Defaux stop on Bus 18.
Operating hours run from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekends and holidays. Court rates per person range from 8 euros for one hour or 12 euros for 90 minutes during off-peak times, up to 10 euros for one hour or 15 euros for peak and weekend hours.
Where 4PADEL Lille Ronchin fits in
4PADEL Lille Ronchin operates 10 indoor padel courts just outside Lille, featuring a digital booking system and a community-focused training club. Certified coaches direct group classes and youth programs.
The facility includes a large bar lounge with giant screens for match broadcasts, PlayStation consoles, and a Babolat pro shop. Food options include pizzas, bruschettas, and charcuterie boards, alongside corporate seminar services.
Player rates begin at 15 euros for a 90-minute session, with a youth rate of 8 euros for players under 26. Monthly subscriptions start at 75 euros.
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