Where to play in Belfast.

34 places to play padel, tennis, swimming and more across Belfast. Where each is and how to book, in plain English.

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Footballfrom €6Forze Drop-in Five-a-sideOrmeau, South Belfast · BelfastIndoor🕐 Drop-in games Mon 21:00, Wed 19:00 and 21:00, Thu 19:00, Fri 20:00Turn up on your own and get put in a team. A fiver a game, all abilities, a referee on every match. Sessions Monday to Friday evenings; book your spot first.
Badmintonfrom €9Lisnasharragh Leisure CentreCastlereagh · BelfastIndoor🕐 Check hours on Google MapsCouncil court hire with free rackets and shuttles. No membership needed; non-members can book five days ahead.
Padelfrom €28Belfast Boat ClubStranmillis, South · BelfastIndoorOutdoor🕐 Mon-Sat 09:00-23:00 · Sun 09:00-20:00Two covered courts and one outdoor court at the riverside club, added in 2025. Book by the hour through Playtomic.
TennisBelfast Indoor Tennis CentreOrmeau Park, South · BelfastIndoor🕐 Mon-Fri 09:00-22:00 · Sat 09:00-17:00 · Sun 10:00-17:00Australian Open-standard indoor courts at the Ozone complex in Ormeau Park, bookable by the hour by anyone.
Swimmingfrom €5Templemore BathsEast Belfast · BelfastIndoor🕐 Check hours on Google MapsThe restored Victorian baths in east Belfast, with a heritage main pool plus a modern learner pool. Lane-swim times vary.
Boulderingfrom €8BoulderWorld BelfastBoucher Road, South · BelfastIndoor🕐 Mon-Fri 10:00-22:00 · Sat-Sun 10:00-20:00Northern Ireland's main dedicated bouldering gym, with regularly reset problems, training boards and a cafe.
BasketballOrmeau Park CourtOrmeau, South · BelfastOutdoor🕐 Check hours on Google MapsA popular free outdoor court in Ormeau Park - just drop in and play.

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