How 2025’s Badminton World Federation 3×15 Scoring Trial Could Redefine Competitive Play
In 2025 the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has introduced a bold experiment: the 3×15 scoring system, shifting away from the traditional best-of-three games to 21 points each. Under this new format — slated for trial in select tournaments — players compete in games to 15 points, with the match still being best-of-three. The rationale: shorter,…