Liaquat Gymnasium Islamabad: Events, Sports & Booking
Islamabad’s main indoor arena — home to badminton showdowns, volleyball leagues and national championships. This guide covers Liaquat Gymnasium: the sports it hosts, its facilities, and the big upgrade underway.
Quick answer: Liaquat Gymnasium is the indoor arena of the Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad — hosting badminton, volleyball, basketball and other indoor sports plus national events. A Rs 158 million air-conditioning project is underway ahead of the 2027 South Asian Games.
In this guide
The Venue
Named after Pakistan’s first prime minister Liaquat Ali Khan, the gymnasium is the Pakistan Sports Complex’s indoor centrepiece — a multi-court arena run by the Pakistan Sports Board, used for training camps, national championships and public sporting events.
Sports Hosted
- Badminton — national championships and training camps.
- Volleyball — league and international fixtures.
- Basketball — domestic competitions.
- Table tennis, martial arts and gymnastics — training and events.
The Upgrade
The 2026–27 federal budget allocated Rs 158 million for air-conditioning the Liaquat Gymnasium — part of the venue overhaul for the 14th South Asian Games (April 2027), where it will host indoor competitions. A biomechanical laboratory (Rs 70m) is also being established at the PSB premises.
More: sports complex guide · facilities & fees · South Asian Games 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liaquat Gymnasium?
The indoor sports arena of the Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad — named after Liaquat Ali Khan — hosting badminton, volleyball, basketball and other indoor sports.
Where is Liaquat Gymnasium?
Inside the Pakistan Sports Complex on Garden Avenue, Islamabad, managed by the Pakistan Sports Board.
Is Liaquat Gymnasium being renovated?
Yes — a Rs 158 million air-conditioning project is underway ahead of the 2027 South Asian Games.
