Badminton emoji meaning
Used when talking about playing badminton, inviting someone to a match, or posting about the sport. Example: 'Court's free tonight, πΈ?' or 'Badminton tournament this weekend πΈ'.
The official Unicode name for πΈ is badminton. It belongs to the activities group and the sports subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as birdie, game, racquet, shuttlecock.
It was added in Emoji 1, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get πΈ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type badminton.
- Tap πΈ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get πΈ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "badminton". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy πΈ from this page and paste it.
How to type πΈ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "badminton" and click πΈ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type πΈ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "badminton" and double-click πΈ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
πΈ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste πΈ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
πΈ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🏸 |
| HTML hex | 🏸 |
CSS content | "\1F3F8" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F3F8}" |
| Python | "\U0001F3F8" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%8F%B8 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :badminton: |
Because πΈ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the badminton emoji mean? +
Shows a badminton racquet and shuttlecock, used to refer to the sport or an invitation to play. Its official Unicode name is "badminton".
What sport does πΈ represent? +
It represents badminton, showing a racquet and shuttlecock.
When do people use the πΈ emoji? +
People use it to suggest playing badminton, talk about matches, or share sports-related posts.
How do I get the badminton emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "badminton". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy πΈ from this page.
What is the Unicode for πΈ? +
The badminton emoji is U+1F3F8. In HTML use 🏸.
Why does πΈ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so πΈ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.