Stanford Taube Tennis Center

Great location for Tournaments such as the WTA cup in Summer time. Since my wife is a fan, we rarely miss it, is very well organized. In addition, the location, seating areas and surroundings are usually near and cleaned.
And, if you get to score some VIP access during the tournament you won’t be disappointed since these usually include parking, did and alcoholic drinks.

The size of the this stadium gives tennis fans an opportunity to see top-​ranked women pros play great tennis up close. We’ve been watching the Bank of the West Classic here for the past few summers and we’ve seen Serena Williams win the tournament twice. We’ve also seen Sharapova and Azarenka play. One year, we even watched exhibition matches between the great Pete Sampras, Michael Chang, and Jimmy Connors.
We usually try to get seats in the 200s area. You have this great view of the players and the court. The tickets are around $ 80 range but we don’t go to many sporting events, so I don’t mind splurging for good seats for watching these matches. The bleachers are an inexpensive choice and the view is not bad. They’re just not very comfortable. Make sure to bring a hat or a visor as most of the stadium is unshaded. It could get cold too when the sun goes down.
Parking is $ 10 and you’ll have to walk about 5 – 10 minutes to get to the stadium. There was a food vendor selling sandwiches like Pulled Pork (not very good), garlic fries (yummy!) and salads. There was also a kiosk selling coffee, tea, and pastries. In the past we’ve also brought our own food to eat on the picnic tables near the practice courts. This year, on the 4^th day of the tournament, we got to attend the USTA Member Appreciation Luncheon at the hospitality area. They had hummus, crudités, lavash sandwiches, pasta salad, petit fours, fruit, and French Macarons. Everything was delicious. If you are a USTA member, make it a point to go next year!

I watched BOTWC here. Finding parking is convenient by following the signs to your lot. Finding your gate simply requires you to walk around the perimeter until you see your gate as labeled. The layout is not complicated. Just keep walking around until you see your gate.
Limited seats are shaded, so if you watch during the day, be prepared to cover yourself up somehow; the sun can beat down on you real good. If you watch qualifying matches you can get away with bringing an umbrella and not worry about obstructing somebody else’s line of sight.
It’s an incredibly nice place to watch tennis. One day I would love to play tennis here. Going to and coming out of campus is incredibly delightful as well, though I am sure if it’s your first time, allow a little extra time to be acquainted with the sprawling campus. Otherwise, the location is rather GPS friendly.

The courts here are very nice. It’s a nice place with a bunch of seats. It’s always clean here and is in a nice environment.
Usually I come here to see the annual pro WTA tennis tournament, Bank of the West Classic, so this place is filled with people. Even though there is alot of people its still fun to come and see great tennis on these courts. It’s a great place to be in and I love coming here every year.

5 stars for Stanford people. Great tennis courts for free. and easy to make a reservation online.

I went here for the Bank of the West Classic to see Serena play in the finals. It doesn’t matter where you sit because there is a good view everywhere. It is a very intimate tournament because you are so close to the players. It is also cool because you can easily get their autograph when they get out of the locker room and head to their car.
I have also played tennis here with a friend of mine. The stadium courts are so nice to play in and has a great echo sound even when you mishit the ball. It is also nice because you have to reserve the court to play on them and only Stanford affiliates have an account to reserve the court. The courts are in great condition and are a lot of fun to play on.

Like many reviewers here, I’ve headed to Taube for the Bank of the West Classic. Absolutely amazing that I can drive just a few miles to watch world-​class tennis stars play! I’ve sat in just about every section (from the cheap seats to the ones courtside, under the awning) and had a good-​to-​great view each time.
If you’re coming, do bring a hat/​visor and sunglasses, and do be sure to put sunblock EVERYWHERE. You will definitely get a lot of sun as you watch the game. And do bring cash — plenty of it – if you’re coming to the BOTW Classic. Concessions are good but pricey.
And, they do need better signs for the parking. I had a hard time finding the lot where I was supposed to park this year. The event staff were as helpful as they could be, but it still took a bit more ambling around than I would’ve wished.

These courts are kept in fantastic shape (obviously) and are a great place for watching the Bank of the West Classic. There is honestly no bad seat, and some bleachers are shaded others are in the sun, for those who prefer to tan and watch Serena Williams kick some butt.
Parking on weekends is free and incredibly easy during the summer.

6 star location.
Checked out the Bank of the West tournie here most of yesterday and can’t think of a nicer facility to watch some great tennis. All seating is pretty awesome here, but you’re best off in the shade if you can nab those seats.
Cobb field was unrecognizable, as it was turned into a hospitality haven.
Bravo Stanford. You all never cease to amaze. Anything less would be uncivilized.

I’ve been attending the NCAA Tennis Championships these last two weekends + Memorial Day, purchasing reserved seating for the entire series. My seat is right in front, net side, and it has been a blast. Very clean facility and nice people; reasonably decent food in the VIP tent. I will say that the Stanford website did NOT make it easy for me to find information on the event, and I consider myself search-​savvy; what gives? Free parking has been nice, too.
In July the Bank of the West tournament plays and I just might go!

The women’s Bank of the West Classic has been held here in July for a few years and I like the intimate atmosphere to watch the likes of Sharapova, Stover, Hantuchova, compete. We tailgated in the parking area under the Euchalyptus trees. It was a little dusty, but you don’t have to get stuck with the inflated concession prices. The center hosts a good tournament. Next time, check it out.

Came here to watch the Bank of the West Classic 2010. I saw Sharapova, Dementieva, Oudin, Zheng Jie, and many other players. The experience was quite nice knowing that they have WTA event in the Bay Area’s back yard. Parking was not so great, it was out in the dirt and difficult to find after night matches. They need to use real parking as we are paying for the parking and good money on the tickets. I’ll be back for the 2011 event… can’t wait…

Taube Tennis Center has awesome courts. They’re extremely well maintained and always clean. Better yet, if you’re a student or affiliate you can reserve a court. I come play on these courts probably close to once a week.
In the summer they also host The Bank of the West Classic, a women’s professional tournament. I attend almost every year, and this past year I volunteered. It’s very well run, and it’s your chance to get up close and personal to the real pros (Serena, Sharapova, Venus, etc.). The stadium is very intimate so pretty much every seat is good.

Came here for the Bank of the West Classic and had a decent experience. The venue was great, I love Stanford and it is so beautifully spacious up here. Alas, there were no signs and no directions on how to park so I missed the first couple games of the match, which is a big problem for me. We parked in the «boonies» about a half mile to the Center which I thought was ridiculous considering there was an empty space (about three football fields) that was not even being used right in front of the center. Not a fan there… Apparently the Senior Games (equivalent of the Olympics for seniors) was going on that weekend so it was butt-​ass crowded. Overall it was a nice day, I loved watching Venus play, even though she lost. Get some signage and improve the parking situation PLLLLLEEEAASSSSEEEE!!!
Thank you and enjoy your three stars!

This is Stanford’s Crown Jewel of Tennis Centers. With three main stadium courts and 4 outside courts, it has it all. Everything is so nice and clean too, painted all green with no advertisements to clutter up the works.
They also play a professional women’s tournament here during the summer and while it used to be much bigger in the past than it is now, it’s still fun to come and see the pros play.
Where is it you ask? It’s off El Camino Real off the Galvez exit down to the track. Park at the track lot if it is not during a time you will be getting a ticket. On your way, stop by the track house. Great prices and great selection inside.
Or you can just pick up your racquet and play anytime the team is not playing and that is 99% of the time. Go, play, get in shape.