We all can agree that JB has no shortage of good food and fun activities – from trendy cafes to escape rooms and even LEGOLAND. But if you’re looking for something a little more active, there’s also a lesser-known gem for all sports lovers out there.
Tucked within Toppen Shopping Centre is Forum Tebrau, a massive indoor sports facility where you can sweat it out in a fun game of badminton, basketball, pickleball, or table tennis.
Good news for all badminton enthusiasts – Forum Tebrau offers 12 indoor badminton courts, so you’ll never have to worry about waiting for a turn or having an odd one out. Just book an extra court and rally your friends for a full-on match session.
Here’s how much it costs to book a badminton court:
| Weekdays | Off-peak 8am-7pm & 1am-2am | Peak 7pm-11pm | Post-peak 11pm-1am |
| Mon | RM15/hour (~S$4.60) | RM30/hour (~S$9.20) | RM20/hour (~S$6.14) |
| Off-peak 8am-7pm & 1am-2am | Peak 7pm-9pm & 9pm-11pm | Post-peak 11pm-1am | |
| Tue-Fri | RM15/hour (~S$4.60) | RM30/hour (~S$9.20)* | RM20/hour (~S$6.14) |
| Weekends | Off-peak 1am-2am | Peak 8am-1am | |
| Sat & Sun | RM15/hour (~S$4.60) | RM26/hour (~S$7.98)** RM28/hour (~S$8.59) | |
| Others | Off-peak 8am-7pm & 1am-2am | Peak 7pm-11pm | Post-peak 11pm-1am |
| Public Holiday | RM26/hour (~S$7.98) for 8am-7pm RM15/hour (~S$4.60) for 1am-2am | RM30/hour (~S$9.20) | RM20/hour (~S$6.14) |
*Bookings must be minimally 2 hours for Tue-Fri slots (including PHs).
**Bookings must be minimally 2 hours to enjoy the cheaper rate.
Image credit: Courtsite
Forum Tebrau also offers 2 half basketball indoor courts – great for shooting some hoops without having to worry about the weather.
The rates for booking a basketball court are pretty straightforward:
| Day | Off-peak 8am-6pm & 1am-2am | Peak 6pm-1am |
| Mon-Sun & Public Holiday | RM35/hour (~S$10.73) | RM75/hour (~S$23) |
Nowadays, it feels like everyone’s parents and even grandparents are getting into pickleball. It’s easy to see why: the sport is accessible, fun for all ages, and doesn’t take too long to pick up. Forum Tebrau has 4 pickleball courts, making it a great spot for a family-friendly day out.
If you’ve got a big group, courts 1 and 2 are perfect as they’re side by side, so everyone can stay close. Smaller groups can go for courts 3 and 16 at slightly lower rates instead.
Pickleball courts 1 & 2
| Weekdays | Off-peak 8am-6pm & 1am-2am | Peak 6pm-1am |
| Mon-Fri | RM20/hour (~S$6.13) | RM75/hour (~S$23) |
| Weekends | Off-peak 8am-6pm & 1am-2am | Peak 6pm-1am |
| Sat | RM35/hour (~S$10.73) | RM75/hour (~S$23) |
| Off-peak 1am-2am | Peak 8am-1am | |
| Sun | RM20/hour (~S$6.13) | RM35/hour (~S$10.73) |
| Others | Off-peak 8am-6pm & 1am-2am | Peak 6pm-1am |
| Public Holiday | RM35/hour (~S$10.73) | RM75/hour (~S$23) |
Pickleball courts 3 & 16
| Weekdays | Off-peak 8am-6pm & 1am-2am | Peak 6pm-1am |
| Mon-Fri | RM20/hour (~S$6.13) | RM35/hour (~S$10.73) |
| Weekends | Off-peak 1am-2am | Peak 8am-1am |
| Sat & Sun | RM20/hour (~S$6.13) | RM35/hour (~S$10.73) |
| Others | Off-peak 1am-2am | Peak 8am-1am |
| Public Holiday | RM20/hour (~S$6.13) | RM35/hour (~S$10.73) |
If you enjoy fast-paced rallies and testing your reflexes, consider booking one of the 6 table tennis courts for solo practice or a fun session with friends.
Rates for booking a table tennis court are the cheapest at Forum Tebrau:
| Day | 8am-2am |
| Mon-Sun & Public Holiday | RM10/hour (~S$3.07) |
Yes, just in case you plan to have an impromptu pickleball match during your JB trip. You can rent sports equipment at RM7 (~S$2.15) for a badminton racquet; RM5 (~S$1.53) for a basketball; RM3 (~S$0.92) for a table tennis paddle and ball; and RM5 (~S$1.53) and RM2 (~S$0.61) for a pickleball paddle and ball, respectively.
Treat the rental equipment like your own, as damaged racquets, paddles, or balls will incur charges starting from RM8 (~S$2.45) and up to RM100 (~S$30.68)
Forum Tebrau is located on the 4th floor of Toppen Shopping Centre. The easiest way to get there is by car – the ride will take about 20 minutes from JB Sentral. Look out for Hush Puppies on the 1st floor, then take the escalator near Daiso on Level 2. Walk towards The Parenthood on Level 3, turn left, then go up the escalator. You’ll see Forum Tebrau on your left.
For those arriving via public transport, take the Maju 227 bus from JB Sentral and alight at IKEA Johor. From there, it should be a 1-minute walk to IKEA Tebrau – take the escalator by the yellow entrance up to the 4th floor, and you should see the entrance to Forum Tebrau.
Forum Tebrau is open till 2am daily, so you can squeeze in a late-night game even after your JB supper run. Plus, they are offering 3 hours of free parking with any court booking – a perk that makes your trip here even more worth it.
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Cover image adapted from: Forum Group, Courtsite
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