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Coditas Badminton League

A high-energy badminton league at Coditas. Register as a full team or as an individual, then compete in a best-of-3 tie format across Singles and Mixed Doubles.

Official Rule Book

Coditas Badminton League (CBL) – Official Rule Book.

Tournament Timeline

  • Start Date: 6 April 2026
  • Grand Finale: 20 April 2026
  • Dates are subject to change only in unavoidable circumstances and will be communicated via the portal.

Schedule & Availability

  • Timing: Matches every weekday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Specific match slots will be shared on the portal once all 32 teams have registered.
  • Participants are expected to plan work/meetings to be available for scheduled slots.

Team Structure & Composition

  • Total Players: 4 players per team
  • Gender Ratio: 2 male players and 2 female players
  • No substitutions are allowed once a match starts. In case of injury, the specific category match will be forfeited.

Match Format & Categories

Each tie is Best of 3 categories. A team must win at least 2 out of 3 to win the tie.

CategoryFormatPlayers Involved
Men’s Singles1 vs 11 male player
Women’s Singles1 vs 11 female player
Mixed Doubles2 vs 21 male & 1 female player

Players can participate in multiple categories (e.g., Singles + Mixed Doubles). All 3 categories apply at every stage.

Tournament Stages & Progression

  • Group Stage: 32 teams will be divided into 8 groups of 4 teams each. Each team plays a round-robin. Top team qualifies.
  • Super Eight: Knockout round for qualifying group leaders. Top 4 winners qualify.
  • Semi-Finals: Knockout matches to determine the finalists.
  • Grand Finale: The ultimate showdown for the CBL trophy.

Scoring & Tie-Breakers

Standard BWF scoring applies. For group standings, if two teams have equal points, the tie-breaker is Point Difference:

Point Difference = Total Points Scored − Total Points Conceded

Attendance & Rescheduling

  • Walkovers: If a team is unavailable for a scheduled match for any reason, the opposing team is automatically awarded the points.
  • Rescheduling: Requests must be submitted to the organizers. The CBL Committee holds final authority to grant or deny.

General Rules & Conduct

  • All matches follow standard BWF regulations regarding service, boundaries, and faults.
  • Equipment: Players should bring their own rackets. Standard tournament-grade shuttles will be provided.
  • Shoes: Proper non-marking badminton shoes required. If unavailable, the player must play barefoot.
  • Umpire/referee decision is final and binding. Unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to immediate disqualification.

Fees & Venue

  • Venue: LSBI Badminton Arena
  • Fees: ₹2000 for team registration and ₹500 for individual registration