WHAT IS WBL?

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Women’s Badminton League

This is the world’s only International Women’s Badminton League and we have set the stage for a groundbreaking event in badminton history.

4 teams – 1 goal. To showcase women in badminton with 3v3 matches, battle cries and excitement across young inspiring talents to the establish top players.

More Than Just Matches

WBL is not just another tournament. It’s an experience:

  • Bringing fans closer than ever before by inviting them on court to play with their role models.

  • A dynamic atmosphere with DJ, live speaker, and halftime entertainment

  • A community celebrating and empowering female athletes

Why WBL?

We believe girls deserve the same attention, opportunities, and role models as boys. We want to

  • Inspire young girls to see badminton as more than just a hobby, but a lifestyle and career path

  • Support the next generation in chasing their dreams, on and off the court

Be Part of the Movement

This is more than an event, it’s the start of a movement. By joining us, you are:

  • Supporting equality in sports

  • Cheering for incredible athletes who inspire both on and off the court

  • Becoming part of a community that believes in the power of badminton to change lives

Four teams enter a direct playoff. Win the semi-final and advance to the final. Lose, and fight for bronze in a final chance at redemption.

Each team match consists of the following order of play:

  • 1 women’s singles

  • 2 women’s doubles

  • 2 matches of 3 against 3

Who can participate?

The Women’s Badminton League is an International Invitational Tournament and meets the criteria for BWF General Competition Regulations, Clause 2.8 & Clause 2.8.1.

Players who are participating are chosen very carefully. Our mission is to combine the levels from talent to elite player, we want the WBL to be players of the very best, but we also wanted to give the young talents a chance to try and feel what it takes to compete against elite levels.

Our young talents will meet their role models, and you will meet the next generation of female badminton stars. It is important for us to show that girls in sport deserve to get shine in the spotlight and that everything is possible.

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