Overview
- The BWF council will decide the proposal at its April 25 AGM in Horsens, Denmark, held during the Thomas & Uber Cup Finals.
- The change would move elite play from the current best-of-three to 21 points to a best-of-three to 15 format with setting to 21.
- Trials have been conducted at selected national and Grade 3 events and at the 2025 World Junior Championships, informing BWF analysis.
- BWF leaders cite shorter, more predictable matches with more close-score scenarios, supporting player welfare and broadcast planning.
- Critics caution that 3×15 could reduce endurance-driven tactics, heighten outcome volatility, and penalize slow starters.