This open-round-the-clock sports centre acts as a boon to those who can’t be bothered with multiple memberships across different clubs. District 9’s got a glow-in-the-dark pickleball court, footfall fields, box cricket, basketball, skating rinks, and more – and it’s open anytime, so you can go as late (or as early) as you’d like without worrying about packing your workout into a tight slot.
The entire set-up’s designed for ease – you can get tickets on their website or in person, it encourages both casual and regular sports activity, it’s got lots of open seating for those who just want to watch, and it ditches the usual in-house restaurant template for food stalls and trucks that stay open till late and each specialise in whatever food they’re selling – burgers, smoothies, gyros, whatever. Slots are usually timed at 30 minutes apiece, with prices starting at ₹800 for football or box cricket, ₹500 for basketball, and ₹600 for pickleball. They’ve also got rental gear available – bats, balls, paddles – if you’re short. In the evening, it turns into even more of a community space if a game’s on, with giant screens tuned to whatever’s on.