BWF Confirms Shift to 3-Game 15-Point System; Taiwan to Align Next Year
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially approved a new scoring system of 3 games and 15 points per game, set to launch in 2027. Taiwan's Badminton Association will begin implementing it domestically in 2025.
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Taipei (CNA) — The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced today that it will implement a new '3 games, 15 points per game' format starting in 2027. Li You-long, director of the Chinese Taipei Badminton Association (CTBA), stated today that domestic selection trials will align with international standards and start as early as next year.
Current international matches use a best-of-three, 21-point system. To increase the pace and entertainment value, BWF proposed the 15-point change. After successful trials at events like the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games, the plan passed with over two-thirds of the vote at the annual general assembly. It is scheduled to officially start on January 4, 2027.
BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul noted that the goal is to create a sport that speaks to the next generation while investing in long-term player development. She believes the change will bring competitive content beneficial for scheduling and physical recovery. She emphasized that the essence of badminton remains unchanged, requiring the same level of technical, physical, and mental skill. CTBA's Li You-long added that major domestic events like the National Middle School Games and National Intercollegiate Athletic Games will adopt the format next year to maintain Taiwan's international competitiveness.
Current international matches use a best-of-three, 21-point system. To increase the pace and entertainment value, BWF proposed the 15-point change. After successful trials at events like the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games, the plan passed with over two-thirds of the vote at the annual general assembly. It is scheduled to officially start on January 4, 2027.
BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul noted that the goal is to create a sport that speaks to the next generation while investing in long-term player development. She believes the change will bring competitive content beneficial for scheduling and physical recovery. She emphasized that the essence of badminton remains unchanged, requiring the same level of technical, physical, and mental skill. CTBA's Li You-long added that major domestic events like the National Middle School Games and National Intercollegiate Athletic Games will adopt the format next year to maintain Taiwan's international competitiveness.