The Hub Sports Club - Alameda

Pulled up to The Hub Sports Club in Alameda and honestly… this place is solid. Came through with my guy Nate to check it out, get some runs in, and shoot a little content. Right away you can tell this place is well run. The energy is welcoming, the staff actually cares, and the community vibe is real — competitive but still friendly. Pickleball-wise, it’s stacked. 8 indoor courts that are clean, permanent, and play great, plus 7 outdoor courts if you want fresh air. Runs are organized, people know how to play, and they’re always hosting tournaments and competitive events, which I really appreciate as someone who plays a lot. Outside of pickleball, the gym setup is legit. Full cardio and strength equipment, unlimited group classes like yoga, barre, and more. Locker rooms are clean, with showers, sauna, and steam room — clutch after long sessions. Pro shop is fully stocked and the staff is always down to help with gear or questions without being pushy. Small thing but funny — they even added a ping pong table, which kinda says everything about the vibe here. Functional, fun, and community-first. If you’re in the Bay and serious about pickleball, fitness, or just want a spot that’s run right with good people, The Hub Alameda is definitely worth checking out. I’ll be back for sure.

a month ago

Update: After 1 year of being a member. So far this place has been the best indoor pickleball place in the east bay area. Compared to other indoor courts in the area, it's by far the best option. The price is somewhat reasonable as it also includes a full gym sauna, steam room, showers, and indoor/outdoor courts. Pros: You can work out or run on treadmills in between games. They have clean water dispensers as well as a new ice machine. There are many free (member) classes for fitness. Plenty of cool people to meet and be friends with. Staff are very nice and helpful. The spaces are kept fairly clean by maintenance. A great daily go to for working out in general. Plenty of parking space, and it seems fairly safe and well lit at night. Cons: Can get really busy on rainy days, and the queue can be quite long. They don't have towels for when you need to shower. The pickleball classes and events only have a discounted price for members. Pickleball events are hard to track. Not enough focus on fun events lately, or at least not enough promotion or proper coordination. Suggestions for management: *Open Later on the weekends! (Most people have more time on the weekend and would probably prefer a late closing) At least 11pm on Friday/Saturday could work, and 10 PM on Sundays would be great. *A extra-large calendar in the lobby to show the months upcoming events and classes for both pickleball & fitness. Sometimes courts are reserved and regular members aren't aware. (A large whiteboard would work) *Shower towels for pickleball monthly members! Please! Please! *Possibly having a "rainy day" queue system to make games move along faster. That way there's an actual line and people waiting can be coordinated properly, instead of it being a free-for-all when the paddles stack up. *A big ask is to have a canopy built on the outside courts to keep them dry during the rainy season. That would probably take this place to the next level, but I know it would be a big investment.

a month ago

I’ve been a member for over a year now, and it’s a great facility in an amazing location—walking distance to food and a brewery! The HUB offers quality courts, a nice (and never crowded) gym, fun fitness classes, and a relaxing sauna. The main improvements I’d love to see are offering fresh towels, keeping the sauna and showers cleaner, and fixing the outdoor pickleball lights.

3 months ago

This is an A+ venue. If you want to be able to play indoors or outdoors in Alameda, you can’t beat this facility. There are 8 courts inside and 7 courts outside, which are smartly placed on the side of the building that doesn’t get as much wind. The nice thing about the courts are they are separated by skill level. Each court has a rating on them with a paddle rack. In addition, they have some challenge courts where the winners stay on. $135 per month or $25 for drop in play for non-members. Some might see $135 per month costly, but if you are someone who lives near Alameda, loves the sport and plays multiple times a week…what is $135?

2 years ago

This review is for the pickleball courts by a non-member. Paid $35 for the day pass. Played indoors (they also have outdoor courts) 4 pm to 10 pm on a Tuesday. Courts marked by skill level, drop-in/open play format, 4-on/4-off or 2-on/2-off (winners stay) depending on how many paddles are waiting in the paddle rack. Skill levels from 3.0s to 4.0+s, with a good amount of 3.5s, and not a lot of beginners *for that night*. People were generally cool; had no problems finding a game, and didn't wait long between games either. All courts high quality, with permanent nets and center straps. Full gym and sauna included in the day pass but I didn't use them. Gym has everything a serious weightlifter would need; also plenty of cardio machines. Plenty of lockers but bring your own lock. Also bring your own towel and toiletries if using the showers/sauna. Plenty of parking outside. If I lived in Alameda, this would be my pickleball hangout AND gym and I'd go multiple times a week for both activities.

8 months ago