MKMM Badminton Tournament 2026 – 31st October
💷 Price update: the £17.99 MKMM member price is available until Sunday 4th October (end of day). From Monday 5th October the price is £21.99. ⚠️ Limited slots: once we reach capacity, registrations will close.
🏸 MKMM Badminton Tournament 2026 🏸
Play. Compete. Enjoy. Let's make it a smashing day!
A friendly and competitive doubles tournament where everyone registers individually. You play 3 preliminary matches with different partners, earn an individual ranking and, if you qualify, are paired with a fixed partner for the knockout stage.
Register now: MKMM Badminton Tournament 2026 form 🏸
📅 Event Details
- Date: Saturday, 31st October 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Venue: Woughton Leisure Centre, Leisure Dr, Milton Keynes MK6 5EJ
- Map: View Woughton Leisure Centre on Google Maps
- Format: Doubles (no mixed doubles). Minimum age 12.
🎟️ Entry Fee
| Booking period | Price per player |
|---|---|
| Until Sunday 4th October (end of day) | £17.99 MKMM member price |
| From Monday 5th October | £21.99 |
Food is included in your entry, with Veg and Non-Veg options.
👥 Categories
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| 👦👧 Juniors | 12–17 years |
| 👨 Men | 18+ years |
| 👩 Women | 18+ years |
Junior boys and girls can both register. Depending on the final registration numbers, separate Boys and Girls categories may be organised. The final junior format will be confirmed before the tournament. Age is as on 31st October 2026.
✨ Highlights
- No need to find a partner: register individually and MKMM allocates partners
- 3 preliminary matches guaranteed, with different partners where possible
- Exciting knockout finals, medals and prizes
- 🍽️ Food for all (Veg and Non-Veg options)
- Fun, friendship and community
🏸 Tournament Format
- Register individually. No need to find a partner.
- Groups of 8 where possible (ideally 8 players per group).
- 3 preliminary matches. Doubles with a different partner in each match. Matches are played to 15 points (at 14–14, the next point wins).
- Individual ranking within the group.
- Top players qualify. The highest-ranked players in each category go through to the knockout stage.
- Balanced fixed pairs. Qualified players are allocated a fixed partner based on their ranking (for example 1+8, 2+7, 3+6, 4+5).
- Knockouts to the final. Quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final are played to 21 points (at 20–20, the next point wins).
📊 How players are ranked
Players are ranked individually in this order:
- Most Wins
- Best Point Difference (Points For − Points Against)
- Most Points For
If there is still a tie, the organisers may use additional tie-break criteria.
🔢 Example preliminary matches (group of 8)
Each player plays 3 matches with different partners:
| Match | Pairing |
|---|---|
| Match 1 | A + B vs C + D |
| Match 2 | E + F vs G + H |
| Match 3 | A + C vs E + G |
| Match 4 | B + D vs F + H |
| Match 5 | A + D vs F + G |
| Match 6 | B + C vs E + H |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register with a partner? No. Everyone registers individually. MKMM will allocate partners for the preliminary matches and for the knockout stage.
How are pairs selected? Preliminary pairs are randomly or strategically allocated so you play with a different partner in each match. For the knockout stage, qualified players are paired based on their preliminary ranking (for example Rank 1 + Rank 8, Rank 2 + Rank 7, etc.).
How many matches will I play? You will play 3 preliminary doubles matches. If you qualify, you will then play in the knockout stage (quarter-finals, semi-finals and final).
How are individual scores calculated? In each match, both players in the winning pair receive 1 win. We also record the actual match score for all four players. Your total wins, points for, points against and point difference are added across your 3 matches.
How are players ranked in the group?
- Most Wins. 2. Best Point Difference (Points For − Points Against). 3. Most Points For. If there is still a tie, the organisers may use additional tie-break criteria.
How many players qualify for the knockouts? The highest-ranked players in each category will qualify. The exact number will depend on the total registrations in that category.
Will Junior Boys and Junior Girls play separately? Junior registrations are open to both boys and girls aged 12–17. The final junior grouping and tournament structure will be decided based on the number of registrations received. Where participation numbers allow, separate Boys and Girls categories may be organised. MKMM will confirm the final junior format before the tournament.
Are there mixed doubles? No. Adult categories will be Men's doubles and Women's doubles. Junior grouping will be confirmed based on registrations.
Any other important information?
- Age is as on 31st October 2026
- Players should arrive on time
- Late arrival may result in a walkover
- The organisers' decision is final on all matters
🏸 Register
Book your slot here: https://tinyurl.com/MKMMBadminton2026Open
If you have been waiting to understand the format before registering, now is the time to get your name in! 🔥
📞 Contact
For more info, email: mkmmdigital@gmail.com
🏸 Play. Compete. Enjoy. Let's make it a smashing day!