My group recently visited this badminton center and the girl at the front desk was terrible. We understand that rules exist, but when we asked if we could pay extra for an additional spectator, we were met with rudeness instead of professionalism. The person at the desk did not explain the rule in a respectful way. Instead, she made us feel like our business was not wanted. What we heard was "your money is not good here." We were not asking for something unreasonable. We were offering to pay more for a guest who would not even participate in badminton. A simple "sorry, that is the policy" would have gone a long way, but instead we were treated with attitude and dismissal. If this is how management truly wants staff to handle customers, it is poor business. If not, then they should reconsider who they trust to be the first point of contact. Either way, the message we got loud and clear is that customers are not valued here. read more

Very nice place. I like a lot: very good coaches and facilities. The head coach is very handsome

This is a good local gym to play badminton either recreationally or to improve your skills. It's not the biggest gym there is, but on a weeknight you're likely to be able to snag a court without much issue (they do have a court sign-up system on their computers for busier times). Cost is average - $17 for open gym for one person; you can stay as long as you'd like (provided your muscles let you). No need to bring your own birdies and they also sell rackets, accessories, and water ($1 per bottle) and Gatorade ($3 per bottle). Note there is a $10 minimum charge for credit card. Only real complaint I have is that there doesn't seem to be AC indoors so it can heat up quickly, especially on hot summer days. read more

Elite Badminton Center - Badminton Near Me - Union City, California

If you're a first timer here, you can't just pay the drop in fee; creating an account is mandatory. Decent space, but there are way less courts than Bintang in Milpitas. On the upside, the sessions rotate much quicker (about every 25 minutes) so you're not idle for too long unless you have multiple groups waiting ahead of you. Drop in hours are also pretty limited, so you can only play in the evenings. read more

The EBC gym is nice friendly environment with 16 courts gym & 4 bathrooms . The best place also for kids badminton classes and private lessons very reasonable fee and they have 4-5 very experience formal national professional coaches compared to other gym that do not have true national team level coaches. read more

Great courts and lighting, arguably some of the best in the Bay Area. Have been coming here consistently for over 4 years, their prices have been reasonable. Recent changes to front door staff seem to have made things smoother for some friends and family who joined us on a Saturday night for the first time. Different options to reserve court time is nice and reasonably priced. read more

In terms of playing experience, it would be tough to find a better place in the Bay area. The visibility is good on all courts, sound is good, courts are maintained, and it's not stuffy. There's also benches behind each court which is nice to have, so you can rest without sitting on the floor. read more

I went to this place because a friend of mine has a tournament on that day. The place comprises of 15 indoor badminton courts and a mini badminton accessories store. It has a wide parking area congruent with other establishments in the area. Sad to say, they only have 4 all gender restroom limited for a 500 guests/families/supporters attending at that day. read more

Elite Badminton has good courts and nice lighting. Also, the color scheme makes it easy to see

Absolutely love this place. The courts have personality, the players have heart, and the air smells faintly of determination (and maybe victory). Every match here feels like an Olympic final--minus the pressure, plus some laughter. The staff are friendly, the community is welcoming, and even when I miss every smash, I still leave smiling. You come for the badminton, but you stay because somehow this place makes you feel like part of the family. read more

The best one in bay area! Those who are looking for a place for Badminton training/playing , this is the one ! Amazing facilities with very kind , polite and very helpful workers ! You can train with Highly qualified and Skillfull coaches too. You all should give it a try ! read more

Honestly, this is the best gym to play in. The mat, lighting and sound feedback from this gym are one of the best in the bay area. The drop in price is very reasonable too. Highly recommended. read more

Reviewing as an adult who has played here during weekday night open gym hours. Played badminton since high school and have been to most all other popular badminton facilities in the bay area. I've come to this one a few times in the past year or two to practice before tournaments. The facility: typical warehouse area. Barebones facility with 8 courts, carpeted area with benches to sit along the outside of courts. Only two toilets so sometimes you will be waiting to use the restroom. The Good: - Courts are good quality. As far as floor, ceiling, walls, nets, and spacing between courts, no real issues or interference with playability. The Bad: - BRING PLENTY OF YOUR OWN WATER! There is no water fountain or refilling station, unless you don't mind drinking from the sink. - Can get very cold inside during the winter - Open gym times limited to late at night only, even on weekends (at time of writing, 8-11:30PM every day), since I'm guessing their time is catered much more towards private training. The Crowd: - Courts do occasionally fill up to the point where you do have to use queue up in 20 min rotations. Patrons usually have no issue abiding by the wait system, so you should get your fair share of time. - Mostly college aged players of various skill levels who are friendly enough to accept a game if asked. The Whatever: - Drop in price is $17 as of writing; about average compared to others although I do hate how expensive badminton has gotten over the years. - Can't comment on the "customer service" here, As long as the receptionist lets me through the door there's nothing really I need from them and must people who are familiar with this type of facility don't expect much but I can see why new patrons might find it rude or lacking. They sell some shuttles and a small assortment of gear here probably but I don't pay attention to that since most ppl buy their gear elsewhere. The Bottom Line: - If you're familiar with the game and just care about having good courts to play on and maybe challenge other players, then this place does its job. - Should your group go out of your way to this gym if there's one closer to you? Maybe not. - Are you playing for the first time recreationally with a group of friends who aren't familiar with the game and want a good first experience? Perhaps try somewhere else first. read more

My child really enjoys the beginning class and states that coach Gerald is really nice. I like how he divides the class by skill level and or age when needed and provides individual attention to students who need it. My child wants to attend EBC Summer camp & is now scheduled to attend. read more

The courts are new with good lighting. Plenty of space to walk around with worrying to run into players. The receptionist was horrible. I waited 10 minutes to get in because she was on a call. Waited for another 10 minutes to get restringing service. She attended to customers who came after me. Understand she was multitasking but she was indeed very slow and not caring. read more

Highly recommend this new place! Staff here are very friendly and knowledgeable. good price and hours. Great for exercise read more

Too bad they reduced open time to 8:00pm-11:30pm every evening. No open daytime on weekends. It is not fair for those who bought memberships and plan to play daytime on weekends! Reducing open time means infringe the interests of members. Too many players show up in the 3.5 hours period makes play time shorter and waiting time longer. I have to pay extra money to play at other clubs during the weekends. This change makes me very unhappy! read more

Elite Badminton Center - Badminton Near Me - Union City, California

EBC is a badminton gym. EBC is not only a badminton gym. You make friendship here, forever. read more

All new lighting and flooring. Very friendly staff. In overall great place to play badminton.

One of the worst place I have seen in recent times.. Front desk lady was so pathetic.. I was standing there for 5 mins and she was on a personal call all time.. didn't even acknowledge.. no care for customers.. also not worried about their business.. I don't understand how their business is surviving in this pandemic situation with this kind of attitude.. I was new so after enrolling.. we went inside and saw there were only 8 courts.. so we quickly enrolled in court 7.. within minute one guy came and said 6,7,8 are booked for training from 8pm.. if that's the case why the hell the courts were open for booking then.. so now 5 courts are Available and so many people waiting for 5 courts.. wait time now on average is now 40 mins to play a 20 mins game.. I asked the front desk lady if I can use the money to play game tomorrow as the waiting time is 40 mins now and to consider.. highlight is she didn't even that 3 courts are used for training and she was so lethargic to even respond it would be much better if the front desk personnel helps new players Highly recommend not to go there unless you want a cheap and untidy place to play your sport read more

Great new facility. You can reserve the court in advance so you won't wait for the play.

Nice staff, everything is new, new mats new painting, really enjoy playing here. They also provide group and private classes for both kids and adults. read more

Great badminton club with remodeling: brand new mat and repainting. Coaches and Staff are great and friendly! A lot of top junior players training here as well! Give it a try, you'll love it! read more

The 8 badminton courts are all nice and clean with a great layout (front and back with the blue color wall) that I love. Somedays it is crowded but It will be great if that can be managed better. The courts are booked for children and training lessons in the afternoon. Overall a very warm and welcoming environment to play badminton. read more

front desk lady was so pathetic ...munching an apple and was so distracted to answer our questions