Club organiser
Vinh
Runs the club and the sessions week in, week out. The first person to message if you have a question about a booking.
LondonMet Badminton Club · Holloway, N7
LondonMet Badminton Club
Your turn is coming.
Feather shuttles. Proper courts. People who came to play.
LondonMet Badminton Club · Holloway, N7
More games. Less waiting.
Social and competitive badminton in Holloway, North London. Pay per session, feather shuttles supplied, all levels welcome.
LondonMet Badminton Club · Holloway, N7
More games. Less waiting.
Social and competitive badminton in Holloway, North London. Pay per session, feather shuttles supplied, all levels welcome.
7,200+players in the group
4.7out of 5 from 3,533 ratings
6max per court
2 hrsof play per session
Why people stay
Court time you actually get to use
- 01
Six a court, full stop.
Fewer players per court than just about anywhere else in London. You get on, you play, you keep playing.
- 02
Feather shuttles, always.
Proper feather shuttlecocks at every session. Bring a racket and that is all you need.
- 03
Your games, your call.
Pick your partners and play the matches you want. The organisers keep the courts running and the queue fair, so the choice is always yours.
- 04
Free to join, pay per session.
You do not have to be a London Metropolitan University student and there is no membership fee. You pay for the sessions you play.
The week
Find a session that fits
Sessions run at two London Metropolitan University halls a few minutes apart in Holloway. Book any of them through Meetup.
Tuesday7:00 to 9:00pm
Evening play at the Tower Building3 courts · 166 to 220 Holloway Road
Intermediate & advanced
Book →Wednesday7:00 to 9:00pm
Team training: men’s 1st, ladies and hybridScience Centre · squad training for the county season
Invitation only
Book →Saturday11:00am to 1:00pm
Morning session at the Science Centre6 courts · 29 Hornsey Road
All levels
Book →Saturday11:30am to 12:30pm
Beginners coaching at the Science Centre29 Hornsey Road · an hour of proper teaching
Beginners
Book →Saturday1:00 to 3:00pm
Afternoon session at the Science Centre6 courts · 29 Hornsey Road
All levels
Book →Pay per session, in advance when you book. No cash.Prices, live dates and spaces are on Meetup.
The club
Run by players who still compete
The people who run your session are the people who play for the club. They run the coaching and the team training and turn up on court the rest of the week like everyone else.
Coach and organiser
Nikita
Plays and medals on the senior international circuit, including the European Senior Championships and the All England Seniors.
County badminton
Five teams in the Middlesex league
Two seasons ago the club fielded three teams. This season it fields five, across the open, ladies and hybrid leagues. The ladies won promotion to Division 2 last season and the hybrid team finished second in its first ever season.
| Team | 2026/27 | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies’ | Division 2 | Promoted, runners up in Division 3 |
| Hybrid | Hybrid 1 | 2nd of 5 in its debut season |
| Open 1 | Division 4 | Held Division 4 |
| Open 2 | Division 5 | Held Division 5 |
| Open 3 | Division 7 | First full season, building the squad |
Fixtures for 2026/27 are still to be announced. Tables and results live on the Middlesex CBA league site.
Want to play for a team? Squad training runs on Wednesdays. Ask about a trial.
Rally game: keep the shuttle in play
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Press Play to serve
Press Play, then hit it back each time it reaches your side. It gets faster. Arrow keys work too.
That is the feeling. Now pick a night.
Where we play
Two halls, five minutes apart
Both are London Metropolitan University sports halls off the Holloway Road, a short walk from Holloway Road and Caledonian Road tube stations.
6 courts
Science Centre
29 Hornsey Road, London N7 7DDWednesday, Friday and Saturday sessions, plus the Saturday beginners hour.
Open in Maps3 courts
Tower Building
166 to 220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DBTuesday evening sessions for intermediate and advanced players.
Open in MapsBooking and the rules
How it works
- Join the group on Meetup — it’s free.
- Book a spot on a session that matches your level.
- Pay in advance, at least 24 hours before. No cash.
- Bring a racket and indoor court shoes. We supply the feather shuttles.
Paying for a session
Pay when you book, or at least 24 hours before the session. The current price is on each Meetup event. Unpaid bookings are removed from the list so the spot can go to someone else.
Bank transfer only, no cash. Ask an organiser on Meetup for the account details.
Use your Meetup profile name and the date as the reference so we can match the payment to you.
The waiting list
When a session is full you can join the waiting list. If someone drops out, the first person on the list is moved onto the attending list automatically and gets an email. If you no longer want the spot, take your name off the waiting list, because if you are moved on you are charged for the place.
Cancelling late
Cancel more than 24 hours ahead and there is nothing to pay. Cancel with less notice and it is your job to find a replacement from the waiting list and tell the organisers who it is. If you find one, no charge. If you don’t, you pay half the fee — and the full fee the second time it happens.
Not turning up
No shows are charged the full session fee, added to your profile for your next visit.
Team training on Wednesdays
On Wednesday club night one or two courts may be reserved for team training ahead of the season. The court ratio does not change: still a maximum of six per court. Some players may be invited to play on the training courts.
Footwear and safety
Proper indoor court shoes are a must. No casual trainers and no bare feet on court. Organisers and London Metropolitan University accept no liability for loss or injury, however it happens, while taking part in club activities. If you want cover for injury to yourself or others, arrange your own insurance.
Bringing friends
You can book for up to two friends and you are responsible for them turning up. Give their full names when you book, because the attendance list goes to building security and nobody gets in who is not on it.
On court
Take one shuttle at a time, don’t hit the feathers on purpose and pass a decent shuttle on to the next pair. Treat other players, the organisers, security and everyone else in the building with respect. Play stops about ten minutes before the hall closes so everyone can pack up and pay. Make sure an organiser has marked you as paid before you leave.
Getting in touch
The best way is through Meetup: your message reaches the organiser running that session. Otherwise WhatsApp. Email badmclub@gmail.com or uni_badm1nton@yahoo.co.uk. Vinh 07974 177707 (first call). Nikita WhatsApp Nikita.
What players say
4.7 out of 5, from 3,533 ratings
★★★★★
“Had a good time today. Six courts meant very little waiting time on the sideline. It was easy to challenge people to a rematch if you thought they won by luck. I played six straight games.”
MCB W.★★★★★
“Today was my first day at this club. The venue is great. I was able to play non stop with quality feather shuttlecocks, and I picked up a few tips along the way.”
Shiva B.★★★★★
“Nice evening of badminton with a mixed standard which keeps it interesting! People were happy to talk so no issues feeling welcome.”
Andy★★★★★
“It was my first time here and so was it for my friends. I must admit, it is one of the friendliest badminton meetups I have been to. I enjoyed myself and learnt a bit as well.”
Sarthak★★★★★
“Perfect place to meet good badminton players and make friends. Special thanks to the main organisers Nikita and Vinh Quan.”
Chenaka R.★★★★★
What members tick most often when they rate a session: Met new people (401), Welcoming host (357), Good setting (274), Inclusive attendees (262).
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