How to Play
Everything you need to know to get started on Badminton Draft.
Predictions
Predict BWF World Tour match results before the draw locks in. Earn points for correct picks, exact scores, and upsets — with multipliers that increase as the tournament progresses.
1Choose a tournament
Browse upcoming BWF World Tour events and open their draw.
2Predict the matches
Pick the winner and the exact set score for each match.
3Earn points
Points are awarded for correct picks, exact scores, and upset calls.
4Climb the leaderboard
Compare your score against other fans globally or in your private leagues.
Scoring
| Action | Points |
|---|
| Correct prediction | 10 pts |
| Exact score bonus | +5 pts |
| Upset bonus | +5 pts |
Round Multipliers
| Round | Multiplier |
|---|
| First rounds (R128 → R32) | ×1 |
| Round of 16 (1/8-finals) | ×1.25 |
| Quarter-Finals | ×1.5 |
| Semi-Finals | ×1.75 |
| Final | ×2 |
Fantasy Manager
Build your dream squad of BWF professionals and score points based on their real-world performances. Compete against friends in private leagues.
1Budget: $14M
You start the season with a virtual budget of 14 million dollars to spread across your players and pairs.
2Build your squad
Pick 5 singles players and 5 doubles pairs, including at least one mixed pair. Once complete, your team scores from the next tournament that starts.
3Score points
Your players earn fantasy points based on their BWF World Tour performances each week.
4Transfer window
Up to 3 transfers per window (between BWF tournaments). Each sale incurs a 5% tax.
Player prices are calculated from their BWF world ranking points — the higher their ranking, the higher their price. Prices are recalculated each week.
FAQ
Predictions
How does the scoring work?▾
Each correct prediction earns 10 points. You get a +5 bonus for the exact set score, and another +5 for correctly predicting an upset. The total is then multiplied by the round factor — see the multipliers table above.
When can I make my predictions?▾
As soon as the tournament draw is published, and until the first match of that round begins.
Can I change my predictions?▾
Yes, up until the first match of the relevant round starts. Once that match begins, predictions for the entire round are locked.
What is the discovery tournament?▾
A sandbox tournament accessible to all new users to practice predictions. It has no impact on your global ranking or private league standings.
Fantasy Manager
What happens if my player gets injured?▾
Their points remain at 0 for any unplayed matches. You can transfer them out during the next transfer window, or right away by playing your season wildcard.
How does the transfer window work?▾
You have a maximum of 3 transfers per window (between two BWF tournaments). Each sale is subject to a 5% tax on the player's current market value.
Can a player score in both singles and doubles?▾
Yes, if they hold two slots in your team: a singles slot, and the slot of their doubles pair — two separate purchases. Each slot only scores in its own discipline: a singles slot earns nothing from doubles matches.
General
How do I join a private league?▾
Ask the league creator for their invitation code, then enter it from the Leagues section.