# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Cardinal Open
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: This year, Stanford Badminton will be hosting its first official tournament, Cardinal Open 2026, at EBC in Union City!

Tournament Software link: https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/37133CCA-6DD6-484F-B874-D19B51C03B4C 

Registration and payment deadline: 10/11
Registrations go through tournament software and payments are accepted through Venmo/Zelle. Check the tournament software regulations for more information.

Schedule: MS, WS, and XD will be held on Saturday 10/17. MD and WD will be held on Sunday 10/18. Players can sign up for a maximum of 3 events on Saturday and 2 events on Sunday. Note: the start/end times listed on this FB post are approximate. Exact start times will be posted on tournament software the week before the event.

Flights: there will be A, B, C, D, and E flights for each event. Flights may be combined if there are not enough signups for a given flight. Each flight will have a consolation bracket.

Prizes: A flight finalists will receive a cash prize. Main bracket finalists and consolation winners for all flights will receive medals and prizes.

T-shirt preorder form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqF6j1giaXnf3Le4EMrB8nvwzayyvSqGpsDLJN1K-kw963RQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100219924968789575716 

See the tournament software page for more info!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/union-city/2026-cardinal-open/200030773969320
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030773969320?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=union+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Union City
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Elite Badminton Center EBC
- **lat**: 37.59319
- **long**: -122.03905
- **full address**: Elite Badminton Center EBC, 33556 Central Ave, Union City, CA 94587, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Cardinal Open
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/acbe64590ae7131bb8a1cdaa66e17e6b76d5b2e5fbf3ba65290a1101fff54401-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc881818-gmir?v=1791131180

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Cardinal Open being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Cardinal Open takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Elite Badminton Center EBC, 33556 Central Ave, Union City, CA 94587, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Cardinal Open is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Union City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Cardinal Open sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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