Badminton World Federation to Test New 3×15 Scoring System
PERAK,Malaysia – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is set to trial a new 3×15 scoring system,beginning in Perak,Malaysia,this month. The system will be tested at the National Juniors Under-18 Championships from April 23-27, followed by the Petronas International Challenge from August 12-17.
Widespread Testing Planned before Potential Implementation
The trial in Perak is part of a broader evaluation by the BWF involving all five Continental Confederations – Badminton Asia, Badminton Pan Am, Badminton Oceania, and Badminton Africa. Selected Grade 3 and national tournaments will utilize the new scoring system from April to October 2025.
How the 3×15 System Works
The proposed system, detailed in Section 4.1.4 of the BWF Statute, adopts an ”Option Laws Of Badminton” approach. Matches will consist of a best-of-three games format. A game is won by the first side to reach 15 points. However, if the score reaches 14-all, a two-point lead is required to win. If the score becomes 20-all, the first side to reach 21 points wins the game.
Aiming for a More Exciting Game
Proponents suggest the 3×15 system could lead to more exciting matches due to the reduced number of points per game. Feedback from the extensive trials will be submitted to the BWF for a final decision during the BWF Annual General Meeting in 2026.
Local Umpire Development in Focus
In related news,Dr. Sainah Limbasan from Tuaran has been selected for the Badminton Association Malaysia’s (BAM) certified umpires assessment exercise during the National Juniors Under-18 Championships in Perak.
Will the new scoring system affect strategies for serving and shot selection,and if so,how?
Badminton World Federation too test New 3×15 Scoring System: Your Questions Answered
The Badminton World federation (BWF) is shaking things up! They’re trialing a new 3×15 scoring system in select tournaments. Here’s a breakdown to keep you in the loop:
Q&A: Decoding the New Scoring System
Q: What’s changing in badminton scoring?
A: The BWF is testing a 3×15 scoring system. Matches will be the best-of-three games, wiht each game won by the first player/pair to reach 15 points. However, if the score reaches 14-all, a two-point lead is needed to win. If it’s 20-all, the first to 21 wins. [[1](https://english.news.cn/20250404/bde9461df803489dbbfcb6042be90d39/c.html)]
Q: Where and when will this new system be tested?
A: Initially, the trial will begin in Perak, Malaysia, at the National Juniors Under-18 Championships (april 23-27) and the Petronas International Challenge (August 12-17). The system will be tested across various Grade 3 and national tournaments from April to October 2025, involving all five Continental Confederations [[1](https://english.news.cn/20250404/bde9461df803489dbbfcb6042be90d39/c.html)].
Q: Why is the BWF making this change?
A: Proponents believe the 3×15 system could make matches more exciting by reducing the number of points per game. This trial aims to gather feedback for a final decision at the BWF Annual General Meeting in 2026.
Q: What are the key dates to remember?
A: keep an eye out for the National Juniors Under-18 Championships (April 23-27) and the Petronas International Challenge (August 12-17) in Malaysia. These are your first chances to see the new scoring system in action!
Final Thoughts
the BWF’s experimentation with the 3×15 scoring system could reshape the future of badminton. Stay tuned for updates and watch the action unfold!
