I have been playing here for many years and have truly enjoyed the facility and its services. The staff are professional, friendly, and well-trained in providing great customer service and accommodations. The management team goes above and beyond; they listen to feedback and keep improving the court conditions to ensure all safety measures are met. The fees are also very reasonable. I highly recommend this place! read more

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The Gulf Badminton Center is an attractive badminton venue, especially for those who have high requirements for badminton. Whether you are an amateur or a competitive player, it provides an ideal training and competition environment. The center's facilities are first-class, and the venue is spacious and comfortable, which is very suitable for high-intensity training and casual competitions. In addition, the Gulf Badminton Center also provides flexible annual and quarterly card options for long-term badminton enthusiasts, which is undoubtedly a very cost-effective offer for frequent fans. In particular, if you pay for 10 days or more at a time, you can enjoy more venue use times, which is very suitable for badminton enthusiasts who pursue efficiency and high-frequency training. There are not only modern facilities here, but also a first-class coaching team who can provide professional guidance according to individual needs. Whether you want to improve your technical level or participate in various competitions, the Gulf Badminton Center can provide you with all-round support and help. The center provides ample parking spaces so that those who come to train or compete have no worries. In addition, with its good geographical location and comfortable environment, the Gulf Badminton Center has also become an ideal gathering place for many successful people and badminton enthusiasts. If you are looking for a high-quality badminton training venue, the Bay Badminton Center is undoubtedly a choice not to be missed. read more

Pro: Walk in allowed. Cons: Extremely difficult to get a court. Not because of the number of people but because of their system. It's really messed up. Can reserve for 30 mins maximum and have to re-reserve it again. And be in the waitlist after 30 mins of play. Can get very annoying. Okay for 30 mins and wait for 30-45 mins to get a court again. Also, if two players want to use the whole court, it is not possible. Two others can book the same court for the same time. And we have to share half court with them. The whole place stinks and the restrooms are terrible. Rude receptionist. read more

Updated May 2017 - The price varies for weekdays and weekends for drop ins. Weekend rates: $10 for ages 18+ & $7 for under 18 with student ID. Some courts are reserved for training depending on the time. Air circulation is okay. Can sign in on the computer to reserve, but sometimes others just hog the court... read more

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I take my daughter for a weekend class here. At first, she just want to be at home and on the ipad. Now, She loves all the coaches and badminton. I appreciated such places like this for our healthy children. read more

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Please don't bother coming here. They will take payment from you, make you wait for an hour, and then you'll find out that there are no courts available and you wasted an hour of your time for nothing. Shitty courts anyway, dirty af. Plz avoid coming here. read more

A solid three stars. I came here during off hours during the day between 3-5 and my friend and I had no problem finding a court of our own to practice on. BBC used to be Smash City a while ago, but they changed this a few years ago. Prices for drop-in have increased over the years, and now drop-in play is $10. So, definitely stay longer and get your money's worth! There is no air conditioning here, so prepare to bring a towel, a change of shirt, and lots of water. Very standard badminton gym to play at. Nothing too spectacular or out of the ordinary here. read more

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The court floors are slippery during cold evenings. They are also not in great condition.

Been going to BBC for many years and it is a no frills badminton spot. One gripe is that it is often packed mainly due to courts being taken for training. The place is big, wish it was cleaned up a little bit then I would bump it up to a 4 stars read more

Consider one of the best gym with good flooring and lighting in the Bay Area. Entry and membership fees are cheaper than any close by gym. However, gym is small and always over crowded with players especially at night. read more

Courts are good especially they are now upgraded. The reason I am giving 3 stars is because of the BAD/MEAN RECEPTIONIST. Otherwise I would have given 4-5 stars for the really good courts and amazing coaches. I have been there at least a dozen times and this receptionist guy is unprofessional, grumpy and mean, and has no sense of how to treat customers. My last 2 experiences has been really sour and he should be fired unless he is owner. Anyway I am going to a different place now and the new place has ok customer service. In general don't expect great service or clean bathroom at badminton courts/gyms. In any case, BBC milpitas customer service is probably horrible! read more

BBC now got new badminton floor mat and new LED lights! Check it out! Also if you are looking for 15%off discount on their badminton equipment, you guys can use this coupon code "KCBBC" at www.badmintonavenue.com read more

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I've been here few times and all the courts are very decent to play a good Badminton game. I've enjoyed my times here quite well playing some good games with the Hubby, friends and once with even a stranger couple, who on their own approached us to play doubles team game. They've amazing Yonex rackets. We've purchased once from the store (long time ago) & through online recently. I should admit, both rackets are in great condition and the one we got long before, it's still my favorite. I've also found some good Groupon deals for 1 badminton outing for two or four, which the previous reviewer had already posted. So nothing much to say here and their Nylon Shuttlecocks are nice for the price you pay. Worth trying it out! When I visited this center couple of weeks ago, I saw many aspiring kids practicing and getting ready for some training session. It was nice to see how they warmed up and giving all their energies to develop their sport skills. I don't mind learning helpful game tricks from these kids. I must say, they were very competitive, can't take them for granted. By far, I've had no issues with the counter people or other fellow visitors and their washroom/ restrooms are decent to use. There's ample parking in front of their entrance and of course when you're in the location, you'l know how big the whole parking lot is. So, I don't think there'l be major issues here. This Bay Badminton Center location is a great fit to the neighborhood. I've had good experiences so far and have never waited for a court to play either. I'll be glad to continue my Badminton times here as long as they continue to provide decent services. read more

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They are organized with groups and time management. The people that come here are respectful when it's time to switch courts and didn't feel threatened by any of the members. It seems a ton of people that go here are really good and the space is open enough that I'm not accidentally going into another groups court as I fetch my shuttle. They have a good amount of rental racquets and they were better than the racquets we brought in. We bought ours at a grocery store - 2 for $20. Parking here is a bit rough especially on a Sunday night. read more

Good place to get your smashing on. This is my go to place for badminton the past few years, although I've only recently started to go more often. For $9 dollars ($6 before 4Pm M-F), you can get a hell of a lot of games in. They also offer monthly/annual memberships as well as a 10x pass for discounted prices. There are 13 courts here, 12 normally available through the queuing system and one challenge court. The way the electronic queuing system work is that you and your friends can sign up for any court that's available for 30 minutes at a time. If all the courts are full, you'll immediately be put on the waitlist for that court. A timer shows up on the screen and on the giant projector on the side shows how much time you have left or how much time you have to wait. This place gets super busy, but wait times are manageable. The longest I ever had to wait was 20 minutes, but that's because 4 courts were being taken up for training. That leads me to another thing. Although this place has 13 courts, 2-4 courts are taken up at almost any given time for training, which sucks for a casual player such as myself. The coaches and trainees have the power to kick you off at any time because it's "their court" -_- There's nothing you can do about it. This place sells all badminton supplies and does stringing as well. Prices are okay, but competitive enough. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the sport. See you in about a week BBC! read more

Tuesday night!!! There's no fight for court space! Between me and my friend, we were able to stay on the court as long as we wanted. $7/person; FYI--there's student discount, so bring your student ID! This is a good place to get some exercise or perfect your badminton skills. The facility is a little cooler than I would prefer, but once you start playing, you start sweating! I was actually surprised how high tech this place was for a badminton facility. There are computers on the court for you to reserve your court!! However, if you go on a weekday, there's really no need for the computer. Be warn: Bay Badminton Center is in the middle of nowhere, in between warehouses! If you find yourself in a secluded area, you're in the right spot! read more

Friendly crew. It does get crowded though so you'll just need to know what time and day to go. People do leave when their time is up so rather polite I guess. The color scheme is so much better than Bintang or CBA. I feel like playing at Bintang or CBA is like playing at a John Deere factory. BUT, this floors are very slippery and it does get very hot or very cold based on the season. I still like this place better than most other places that offer badminton. Prices are pretty good, 10 sessions for $70. Snacks are $1 each no matter what you get. 10% discounts of merchandise for members and membership rates are well priced. Competition could be better though. read more

No one pays attention to the reservations for the courts. We came here on a groupon one day and it seemed the open courts were being used by the bay club members even though they werent reserved on the computer nor were there any signs to mark the court reserved. We did as the person told us to do...check for open courts on the computer and put our names down..but when we went to the supposed open court it was being used...weird. So we just used an open court for about 45 mins til we were sweating so much from the non-air conditioned facility. I mean..the playing badminton is fun in general...probably just not here. read more

This is my first badminton center that I have been to outside of school establishments so I don't have anything to compare it with. What i can say is that it's $8 to play for ages 16 and up the whole day, as long as you do not leave the building. In the summer, it does generally get crowded during the weekends in the morning, but once it hits the afternoon, courts start to become quite open, though the heat does become quite bothersome too. It has a clean bathroom and even one shower room ! read more

Good place but really bad receptionist! Even ask for money when we are playing. And we already paid for it. Won't be there any more.

Nice courts and LOTS of them, but even in the fall, it will get hot in here... Its like open the garage doors, and let some air in. At least it doesn't smell too bad. But it will get hot and humid in here. Otherwise, the courts are nice. The computer system is what it is. And this place is slightly less crowded than most of the other local places. (at least m-tu after work and into the eve.) read more

Their court reservation system could use some improvements. It's simple but it takes a while to load up and select your court if you got a big group. Can't make changes yourself if you make a mistake or throw in a dummy player if the group ahead of you has 3 (for ex:) on the court manually (should have that option). Be nice if there were timers on each court that sync up to timers in the queue system too. Always have to tell players their time is over. There are also a lot of courts being reserved for lessons in the evenings so the "available" courts do backup a bit. All in all, it's an okay place but could use some improvements. read more

First of all, the first time I came here a few years back was an awkward experience. For newcomers, the location is absolutely horrible, it's a labyrinth to find! It's basically just a warehouse surrounded by other warehouses, except this warehouse has no company name label or anything saying "Bay Badminton Center"! It was extremely confusing to look for, and it's in the back of the entire center...hidden in a corner.. After your first time, though, things are a breeze. The front desk people are really chill and friendly, and they do know their badminton stuff and are willing to help you out. Prices aren't exactly bargains, but hey, what do you expect? The sign in system is very easy to use, you just tell the front desk person your name and after your first time, your account is always in the system ready to be accessed on your next visit! The $5 fee is kind of disagreeable, but I've heard that it's risen, which is absurd! But again, I can't completely attest to that rumor since I haven't gone in a while. The courts are very nice and it's well air-conditioned inside. The bathrooms are clean, there is a water fountain for you to use, and even showers and lockers. It gets crowded around lunchtime and in the afternoon as well, so I usually go early in the morning...When there's a lot of people, it gets annoying reserving courts because 30 minutes really does fly by quickly. The thing that really grinds my gears is the new updated class schedule...Now on Saturdays (the day many people go to play!), badminton CLASSES have 10 out of the 12 courts completely reserved! That's absurd, because when I went, everybody was basically fighting over the 2 non-class courts. Absolutely unacceptable. People who aren't taking BBC's classes are paying money to be there too, so 2 courts? That's a stretch...seriously. Since that update and the new prices, I haven't really gone anymore. BBC used to be a lot better long back, but now, the corrupted money-hungry updates have gotten a lot of people angry. Sure, when you're playing, you have fun and it's a blast. But the court trading systems and the interference from the classes and the court reservation updates have really taken so much fun out of it. Half of the time, I'm just sitting on the side bench, waiting for a court. Eventually I get frustrated and end up leaving earlier than planned with my friends. BBC used to be a great center for badminton athletes to train and practice, but now has become more money-hungry and given more opportunities to the little kids taking private classes. If BBC wants to save its reputation, then it better step up its game. read more

This would have been an otherwise great place to play, however there were some serious issues: 1) the floors were so dusty, i kept sliding around everywhere and honestly it's pretty horrible for your joints. 2) I'm not completely sure, but it feels like their light bulbs contributed to the heat issue. There is absolutely NO form of at least indirect ventilation (i understand you don't want the wind to be blowing and messing with the flow of the bird), but i've been to at least a few places where they had door in the back that was at least mildly cracked open, or windows with curtain screens further up the top to help regulate the heat. This place could easily double as a bikram yoga center. Their queue system is easy enough to understand and otherwise this is just your standard badminton center - but if they just fixed these two things they could really be a LOT better. They have good customer service as well. Prices are pretty standard. read more

Came here to buy my sister some badminton shoes. They only have a wide variety amount of gear but it's really small. This facility has a odor that needs to go away.... but assuming that there are people here always playing/practicing you would understand. I believe it's $10 to play which isn't bad. Lots of parking spaces outside. They do take credit/debt & cash. They also have a tiny snack section off to the corner of the store. read more

Bay Badminton Center - Sports Clubs Near Me - Milpitas, California

Amazing experience at Bay Badminton Center, the coaches are very nice and care greatly for their students. Coach Joe coached in a way that helps me improve in specific areas while keeping things simple and always asks for student input on what they need to improve on. Coach Toan takes great care to be a fun coach to the beginner class while coach Nathan is a patient person who is passionate about what he does. The coaches are very welcoming people! read more

Zero air circulation. Good place for sauna. Reserving 10 out of 12 courts for training groups. Limited chance to play for drop in or walk in players. read more

This place is horrible. They have really bad ventilation--heat is all trapped inside. Don't think about using their queue system. Most of the courts were already booked by the BBC that only 1/2 court left for public to queue. It takes forever to play one single game. This business should be a SAUNA instead of badminton court. Feel free to come to this place if you wanna get heat stroke. read more

Having played here for 10 years and worked as a coach for 1, I think I can speak with authority to the pros and cons of BBC Milpitas. Pros: -Better customer service relative to other badminton places -Very simple queuing system for courts -Clean relative to other badminton gyms Cons: -Floor tends to be a little more slippery than other gyms -Peak hours are extremely busy If you are a first timer to badminton or are just looking for a one-off friends group activity, Bay Badminton Center Milpitas is will suit your needs perfectly provided you DO NOT GO DURING PEAK HOURS (lunchtime weekdays, 5-7:30pm weekends). Yes, BBC has 13 courts, some of which get taken up by training classes. THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY BADMINTON FACILITY. Call in, ask about what times are good for a group of friends or family looking to have some fun, and avoid busy hours unless you're willing to wait around a lot. Also, most if not all badminton gyms (BBC included) are NOT AIR CONDITIONED! It gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Deal with it! A quick note about the queuing system: if you sign up on a court and there are people playing on it, you simply have to tell them that you've signed up and they'll get off the court! If you are an experienced badminton player, chances are you've already been here or know about this place. If not, BBC Milpitas has 1 challenge court (except during peak hours) and 30 minute court rotations. Come with a group of 4 or more to fully book a court at each rotation. One of the main points that has kept me coming back here is the customer service. Customer service and stringing is much better here at BBC than other gyms. I have never had a problem getting my rackets strung by BBC's modern stringing machines and staff while I have had rackets CRACKED from being strung at other locations with archaic, perhaps unskilled stringing staff. read more

This is a review for their summer program, which indicates that it is ideal for ages 6 and up. It is not ideal for young kids. 1. Class structure: 3 younger teenage looking kids run the class. They intermix older students and young students, so your small child will be doing drills next to a bunch of teenagers. They do not send a "preparation" memo or anything. You arrive with no idea about what to expect/do. 2. DRILLS, really? They will be asked to run laps around the gymnasium, in a poorly vented gym. They will be doing DRILLS, yes drills. I'm not asking you to train a champion or soldier. I just wanted my child to have fun playing badminton. 3. No access to a water fountain nearby. 4. The young men running the class made no effort to sort students by age or ability level. They made no effort to adjust the drills or notice that some students were really struggling. We pulled our child after 15 minutes, to which she said "I'm sorry mom, I guess I'm not very good at badminton after all." It was such a disaster for her. Another younger boy approached us, and said to, "Can you help me? I really want to go home, but my mom and dad are not here." He was crying. Please, please, please adjust the structure of your summer program. I'm giving this 2 stars as they promised me a refund. I hope I get it because 20 minutes into that class, I was wishing I had never heard of their summer program. read more

Been going to BBC for about 8 years now. My go to place until bintang opened up about a mile away. Some employees are pretty rude, for example: I went to restring my racket and guy didn't give me my racket pick up ticket. He says he will call me when it's ready. A week and a half later, I had to call because a week or more was way too long. I called them and they said it was done the day after I gave them my racket. When I picked up my racket, same rude employee didn't give me racket at first cause I didn't have a pick up ticket ( which I never recieved). Tl;dr : says they will call when ready, didn't call. Overall good place. Less courts. Sometimes gets crowded. read more

Worst experience ever. As first timers, they fail to show us how or where to sign up, yet they take your money and kick you out of the court because someone else signed up and you didn't. What did I pay for then!! Someone should teach Laura how to be a front desk employee. Never going there again. read more

Started going here with some friends for some casual games and exercise. Prices are average, drop in rate is $8 or you can pay for a 10 entry pass for $70 or a 12 entry pass for $84, $5 to rent a racquet or you can buy one there, they've got a decent selection. The place is open until 11pm Mon thru Sat and til 9pm on Sun. They have a computer system that tracks each players ID, which of the 13 courts you are playing on, and how much time you have left to play on that court(each court is allowed 20-30 mins when it is crowded). One negative of this place is that there is no AC. I guess you can't expect AC but during the summer when it is 90 degrees out I could imagine it feeling like bikram badminton inside there! read more

Came here with my friend after reminiscing about the good old badminton days when I was still in HS. The gym is located in a business warehouse park and tucked all the way in the back with a glass door that says, "Bay Badminton Center" on it. Walking up to the front desk, we were greeted by the friendly staff and told to sign up and make an account on the computer. I went on a Sunday night and the fee was $8 per person. We came around 7:30pm and got a court right away even though there were quite a number of people there. Not too empty, not too crowded. :] The courts were decent but it got too hot. I don't think they had AC on that night. I went to buy a powerade from the vending machines but none of them would take my dollar bills so I had to ask the front desk people to help. They were really nice about it and I got my drink. Too bad it costs $2 ... that's pretty expensive! Next time I'll remember to bring my own. :] read more

Played at this location a couple times and found it nice and clean. The computer reservation systems are for 30 minutes of play. There are 12 Courts for players and 1 Challenge Court. There are times when 6-8 out of the 12 courts are reserved for training. The Pro shop has all the popular Yonex and Victor rackets with stringing services. There are some rude Indian players at this location which don't follow the reservation system and play on other people's time. Last Friday, I saw 4 Indian guys jump on a Reserved Court for kids training. After the coach asked them nicely to move, one of them argued with the coach that he had a membership so was entitled. The Indian guy then argued with the front desk and threatened to call the police because he couldn't play right away. Pros: - 13 Courts - Training Classes - Excellent Pro Shop Cons: - Many Reserved Courts - Rude Indian Players read more

This BBC location is really close to the Bintang Milpitas warehouse. It's a lot smaller and not as many courts. If you're here with a large group of friends, go over to bintang Milpitas. Check out this groupon deal. 50% off for a one month pass is the best deal in there. The other deals just offer free rentals of racquets/shuttlecocks but essentially the same drop in price. https://www.groupon.com/deals/bay-badminton-center-8 read more

Great place and it's big. Good service they rent and sell. Had a really fmgoid time there.

This place has changed from Smash city to BBC recently. I have to say that it is a lot better than Smash city. The floor is really knee friendly. The floor is the same floor that they use in BBC in Burlingame. The lighthing is also better than it was at Smash City. They also have a computer system that will allow you to get on the court so that everyone will get a chance to play. All you have to do is sign up on a court through the computer. The longest you will have to wait will be about 20 minutes. The entry fee to play is $8. But you can at least get 4 to 5 games. Parking is also not bad at all. However, finding this place can be a little tricky. The plaza itself is not hard to find but once you hit the plaza keep going inside the Montague court in Fleming Bussiness Park and you will see it. I had a good time at the place. It wil lbe coming back or sure. read more

It is what it is, a warehouse filled with badminton courts. I've been coming here ever since it was called Smash City. They have a new system where you sign up for courts via computer. Tip: Make sure everyone playing on your court signs up or people will legally "steal" your court! It does get pretty stuffy and hot in here but whats a good workout without some sweat on your brow? They have water fountains by the bathrooms as well as vending machines by the doorway so you can stay properly hydrated(much needed). If you're a non-student, be prepared to pay $8 before 4pm; students pay $5. I'm not sure what the other rates are. read more

I have been taking weekly training at Bay Badminton Center for almost 2 years. My coach Chandra helped me a lot on my badminton skill and knowledge. Before, I had no idea on rotation and how to return the shot and defend properly. Now, I feel more confident and play better in game. I have been playing at Milpitas Bintang every week since my badminton buddies are there. The lighting at Bay Badminton Center is much better than Bintang. The only issue (just my opinion) is the floor (too hard). It is not as good as other badminton courts. But I know their management is installing new floor which is much better than the old one. And they are also putting effort to make the gym be a better place to play now. Keep up the good work! read more