Regular physical exercise has a multitude of benefits for the body, but the challenge lies in staying motivated. The key to maintaining a consistent fitness regimen is to choose a sport that you genuinely enjoy. While street football and neighborhood jogs are easily accessible, other sports such as basketball, swimming, and squash require specialized facilities like courts, pools, or fields.
To help you find the perfect place to work up a sweat, here’s a comprehensive list of sports centres in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor that offer top-notch facilities:
Multi-purpose Centres
1. The Challenger Sports Centre: Where Sports Enthusiasts Thrive
This renowned sports centre boasts four branches across Klang Valley, specifically in Sungai Long, Petaling Jaya, Kepong, and Ampang. Each branch provides outstanding facilities for badminton, futsal, and table tennis. With a minimum of 15 badminton courts, 3 futsal courts, and 2 table tennis tables at every centre, The Challenger Sports Centre guarantees ample space for your favorite activities. Selected branches even offer additional amenities such as gyms with yoga and Zumba classes. Moreover, all centres feature convenient facilities like hot showers, lockers, satellite TV, cafeterias, and abundant parking space.
The Challenger Sports Centre also houses a prestigious badminton academy that provides professional coaching, catering to all skill levels from beginners to advanced players, and even state-level training.
Branch Addresses:
- LOT 1716-2, Sungai Long, Batu 11, Cheras, 43000 Kajang, Selangor
- 118, Jalan Semangat, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Lot 686, Jalan Kuang Bertam, (Jalan 24), Taman Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
- No.2 Challenger Sports Centre, Jalan Taman Putra, Taman Dagang Permai, 68000 Ampang
- Lot 997, Jalan Koop Cuepacs 3F, Taman Cuepacs, 43200 Selangor
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 am till late; Saturday and Sunday: 9 am till late.
- Rates: Visit the website to view rental rates for each location.
- Website: www.thechallenger.com.my
2. PJ Palms Sports Centre, Petaling Jaya: Dive Into a World of Sports Delights
Located in Petaling Jaya, PJ Palms Sports Centre offers a range of exceptional facilities including a public 50m swimming pool, squash courts, a scuba diving centre, and cricket nets. The centre warmly welcomes the public without requiring a membership for facility rentals. With reasonable rates and well-maintained amenities, PJ Palms Sports Centre provides an ideal environment for sports enthusiasts. Additionally, the centre is conveniently situated just a few minutes’ walk away from the Taman Jaya LRT Station. For those arriving by car, ample parking spaces are available nearby. The swimming pool operates from 8 am to 10 pm daily, with night rates applicable between 6 pm and 10 pm.
- Address: No 1 Lorong Sultan, Petaling Jaya, 46200 Selangor
- Rates: Visit the website to view rates for swimming, cricket, and squash.
- Website: www.pjpalms.com
3. University of Malaya Sports Centre, Petaling Jaya: Embrace a World of Sporting Options
The University of Malaya Sports Centre, located in Petaling Jaya, offers a diverse range of sporting facilities that cater to various interests. With courts, fields, pools, a gymnasium, and halls, this centre ensures a comprehensive sporting experience. Whether you’re into futsal, swimming, hockey, netball, football, squash, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, or badminton, the University of Malaya Sports Centre has you covered. The facilities can be rented for a single session, half a day, or a whole day, allowing flexibility in planning your activities. It’s important to note that the gymnasium and swimming pool have specific opening hours for public use, while booking in advance is required for the courts, fields, and halls.
- Address: University Malaya, Jalan Universiti, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Operating Hours: Check the website for swimming pool and gymnasium schedules.
- Rates: View the list of rates on the website (footnotes are in Malay).
- Website: sports.um.edu.my
4. Bangsar Sports Centre: Your Ultimate Indoor Sports Haven
Nestled in Bangsar, this indoor sports complex offers a wide range of facilities to cater to your athletic needs. It features a swimming pool, a multipurpose hall with badminton courts, a squash court, a tennis court, and a basketball court. To further enhance your experience, the centre has recently added outdoor futsal pitches and a children’s playground. You can expect convenient amenities such as locker and shower facilities. The booking process has been streamlined with the introduction of DBKL’s new myTempahan system, allowing you to secure your preferred time slots hassle-free.
- Address: 3, Jalan Terasek, Bangsar, 59100 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am to 12 pm, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, 6 pm to 8:30 pm
- Rates: RM3 per person
5. Sports Arena: Unleash Your Sporting Passion
Sports Arena provides a diverse range of activities and facilities for sports enthusiasts. Whether you’re interested in badminton, futsal, table tennis, sepak takraw, wushu, takewando, gymnastics, or hitting the gym, this centre has something for everyone. In addition to its comprehensive sporting amenities, Sports Arena is equipped with a restaurant and bistro, perfect for grabbing a quick bite after an intense workout. For a complete list of facilities and prices, visit their website.
Addresses:
- Sports Arena Sentosa, Jalan Sri Sentosa 2a, KL, 58000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 016-910 3211
- Sports Arena Puchong, Jalan Layang-Layang, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47170 Puchong, Selangor. Tel: 011-5509 3333
- Sports Arena Bukit Serdang, Jalan BS 5/18, Taman Bukit Serdang, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Tel: 012-907 3333
- Sports Arena Mahkota Cheras, Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 1, Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200, Selangor. Tel: 019-209 3333
- Website: sportsarena.my
Centres for Specific Sports
6. MABA Stadium, Jalan Hang Jebat: The Heart of Malaysian Basketball
The MABA Stadium serves as the headquarters for Malaysian Basketball and is a permanent training facility for national teams. It also hosts national players during their training sessions. This state-of-the-art stadium is an ideal venue for basketball enthusiasts.
- Address: 6, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Rental Rates: RM300 for 1 hour with fan, RM600 for 1 hour with air conditioning
- Contact: 016-2806719 (Mr. Lew)
- Website: www.maba.com.my/facilities
7. National Tennis Centre, Jalan Duta: A Haven for Tennis Enthusiasts
If you’re a tennis player looking for an exceptional facility, the National Tennis Centre is a must-visit. With 13 outdoor and 3 indoor courts, this centre provides ample space for both recreational play and professional training. The courts are equipped with floodlights, allowing for night games, and convenient changing rooms are available for players’ comfort. Additionally, the National Tennis Centre is well-equipped to handle tournaments and can accommodate a large crowd.
- Address: Kompleks Tenis Jalan Duta, Bukit Tunku, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Website: www.stadium.gov.my
8. National Aquatic Centre, Bukit Jalil: Dive Into Olympic-Sized Swimming Delights
The National Aquatic Centre, situated in Bukit Jalil, houses an Olympic-sized swimming pool with 10 lanes, a diving pool that meets international standards with platforms and springboards, as well as an eight-lane training pool. This state-of-the-art facility is not only capable of hosting prestigious tournaments like the Southeast Asian Games, but it is also open to the public for leisurely swims and training. Visitors are required to adhere to the rules set by the centre to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Address: Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Website: www.stadium.gov.my/kompleks-sukan-negara-bukit-jalil
9. 222 Sports Centre, Kepong: Where Badminton Takes Center Stage
The 222 Sports Centre started its journey by operating a badminton hall in Sri Damansara town, known as the “KIP branch.” This branch offers 16 courts available for rental. The centre features rubberized courts with an LED lighting system, water heaters, Wi-Fi, and a comfortable waiting lounge. Strategically located between Kepong and Bandar Sri Damansara, adjacent to Wisma Gadang, the KIP branch offers a convenient and well-equipped badminton facility. The centre also acquired another badminton centre, located on top of Selayang Mall, known as the “Selayang branch.” Renovation and upgrades are planned for the Selayang branch in the second half of 2018. Coaching sessions can be arranged with the centre’s trainers, and for further information, inquiries can be made through Facebook messages.
- Address: 51, Jalan Tago 2, Taman Perindustrian Tago, Kepong
- Website: facebook.com/222sportscentre
10. Jumpstreet, Petaling Jaya: Bounce Your Way to Fun and Fitness
Jumpstreet, the first trampoline park in KL, offers a unique and physically engaging experience that children will love. With nearly 10,000 sq ft of interconnected trampolines, a foam pit, trampoline basketball lanes, a dedicated kids-only court, two dodgeball courts, vertical running walls, a giant airbag, and jump towers to launch yourself into a pool of foam cubes, there’s no shortage of exciting activities to enjoy. The park even features a party room for special celebrations and a JumpCafe to refuel after an energetic jumping session.
- Address: No. 8, Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10 am –9 pm; Friday & Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm
- Rates: RM22 (Off-peak), RM27 (Peak), RM5 Grip socks
- Website: jumpstreetasia.com
11. Camp5, One Utama: Conquer New Heights at Asia’s Largest Climbing Gym
Camp5 is a renowned climbing gym and the largest of its kind in Asia. Situated in One Utama, this impressive facility offers a 270-degree view of the city outside from its 24m-high walls. With several climbing routes catering to different skill levels, climbers can tackle over 400 boulders. The routes are regularly changed, providing a continuous source of new challenges. Camp5 also offers private coaching, event facilities, a cafe, and a specialist climbing shop for all your climbing needs.
- Address: EZ501, 1Utama Shopping Center, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, 47800, Selangor, Malaysia
- Hours: Monday to Friday: 2 pm – 11 pm; Weekends and public holidays: 10 am – 8 pm
- Rates: RM33 (Adults), RM22 (Students), RM16 (Youth), Free for children under 8
- Website: www.camp5.com
Note: The remaining sports centres are not mentioned in the original request and require further details to provide a comprehensive response.
