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2025 BDMNTN-XL Jakarta
October 2 - October 5
Last Updated on October 5, 2025
The 2025 BDMNTN-XL (BXL) Jakarta was a unique and innovative team-based badminton tournament that took place from October 2 to 5, 2025, at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia. This event, which debuted in 2024, was not a part of the traditional BWF World Tour, but instead featured a new format with high-stakes team battles.
The tournament brought together 32 elite players, expanded from 28 in the previous year, who were divided into four teams: the Blitzers, Hurricanes, Lightning, and Rockets. Each team consisted of eight players, four men and four women. The match format was designed for fast-paced, high-intensity action, featuring two singles matches and two mixed 3×3 matches per team tie. Each game lasted for eight minutes, with new features like the “Ultimate Shuttle Showdown” and “Pressure Point” adding to the unpredictability and excitement.
The BDMNTN-XL Jakarta offered a lucrative total prize pool of US$750,000 (MYR 3,153,750), with the winning team receiving a substantial US$350,000 to be shared among its players. The event also featured two-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen as its Global Ambassador, highlighting its growing profile in the badminton world. The event was streamed live on SPOTV and tickets were available to the public, showcasing its appeal as a sports entertainment spectacle.
After an exhilarating final, the Hurricanes emerged victorious, defeating the Rockets with a dominant 7-1 final score. The Hurricanes sealed their win with strong performances across the board, highlighted by their key players.
Tournament Details
| Date | 2–5 October 2025 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Draw | 4 teams |
| Prize Money | US$750,000 |
| Location | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Venue | Istora Senayan |
Tournament Links
| Official Instagram Account | Buy Tickets |
How the Games Work
The 2025 BDMNTN-XL Jakarata is set to revolutionize the way fans experience badminton. Unlike traditional tournaments, this innovative format emphasizes speed, intensity, and a fresh take on team-based competition. With its unique scoring system, time-based games, and thrilling tie-break mechanisms, the event is designed to maximize excitement for both players and spectators. Here’s a breakdown of how the competition works.
Basic Terminology
To understand the format, several key terms must be introduced:
- Tie: This refers to when two teams face each other.
- Match: Each tie consists of four matches, including 3×3 (team triples), Men’s Singles (MS), Women’s Singles (WS), and another 3×3.
- Game: Every match is divided into four games, each lasting eight minutes.
- Scoring System: There is no minimum or maximum point requirement in a game. Instead, time dictates play, with each game lasting strictly eight minutes.
This time-based format ensures that matches are compact, intense, and engaging from start to finish.
New Scoring Innovations
The 2025 edition introduces several changes to the scoring structure.
- A 3×3 match is valued at 3 points, while Singles matches are worth 1 point each.
- This adjustment increases the importance of team-based play and creates more tactical diversity.
- Substitutions in 3×3 matches are also permitted, with game time reduced from 10 minutes to 8 minutes, making the pace faster and more demanding.
Pressure Point Rule
One of the most thrilling elements is the Pressure Point rule, which activates when the score difference is three points or fewer at the end of the eight minutes.
- In this situation, the leading team must secure one additional point to officially win.
- Meanwhile, the trailing team is given a chance to make a dramatic comeback by scoring consecutive points.
- For example, if the score is 9-6 at the end of regulation, the leading side needs just one more point to clinch the game, while the trailing side must mount a four-point rally to snatch victory.
This rule keeps fans on the edge of their seats, as no game is truly over until the last point is decided.
Shuttle Showdown
Another exciting addition is the Shuttle Showdown, which comes into play when a match ends 2-2 in games.
- In this showdown, the first team to reach 3 points wins.
- Victory can be achieved with a score of 3-1 or 3-2, or if a team leads by two clear points (such as 2-0).
- This format creates a mini-sudden-death style ending, ensuring every tied match concludes in dramatic fashion.
Ultimate Shuttle Showdown
If an entire tie between two teams ends 4-4, the Ultimate Shuttle Showdown is triggered.
- Before the tie begins, captains decide whether Men’s Singles or Women’s Singles will serve as the tiebreaker discipline.
- The first player to reach 5 points secures victory for their team.
- Possible scorelines include 5-4, 5-3, 5-2, 5-1, or even 5-0.
This final layer ensures that every tie ends with high-stakes action, highlighting the pressure and skill of star players.
Team Structure and Competition Format
The 2025 BDMNTN-XL features:
- 4 Teams, each with 8 players.
- A tie format that includes six matches: 3×3, Women’s Singles, Men’s Singles, and another 3×3.
- The first team to accumulate 5 points across the tie is declared the winner.
- The top two teams in the group stage advance to the Final, where the ultimate champion is crowned.
New Features in 2025
Several other innovations make this edition particularly exciting:
- Expanded Player Pool: Increasing from 28 to 32 participants.
- Shorter, More Intense Games: Cutting the time from 10 minutes to 8 minutes.
- Introduction of Team Captains: Adding leadership and strategic decision-making roles.
- Removal of Doubles Matches: Replacing them with more 3×3 contests, further emphasizing team coordination and creativity.
Teams and Players
| BLITZERS | HURRICANES |
| Captain: Hendra Setiawan | Captain: Flandy Limpele |
| 1. Apriyani Rahayu (Indonesia) | 1. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Indonesia) |
| 2. Chirag Shetty (India) | 2. Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja (Indonesia) |
| 3. Jonatan Christie (Indonesia) | 3. Goh Sze Fei (Malaysia) |
| 4. Lai Pei Jing (Malaysia) | 4. Kirsty Gilmour (Scotland) |
| 5. Michelle Li (Canada) | 5. Mathias Christiansen (Denmark) |
| 6. Misaki Matsutomo (Japan) | 6. Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani (Indonesia) |
| 7. Ong Yew Sin (Malaysia) | 7. Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti (Indonesia) |
| 8. Sabar Karyaman Gutama (Indonesia) | 8. Treesa Jolly (India) |
| LIGHTNING | ROCKETS |
| Captain: Greysia Polii | Captain: Vita Marissa |
| 1. Fajar Alfian (Indonesia) | 1. Alexandra Bøje (Denmark) |
| 2. Nur Izzuddin Rumsani (Malaysia) | 2. Kodai Naraoka (Japan) |
| 3. Nguyễn Thùy Linh (Vietnam) | 3. Lee Cheuk Yiu (Kong Kong) |
| 4. Rutaparna Panda (India) | 4. Melati Daeva Oktavianti (Indonesia) |
| 5. Shevon Jamie Lai (Malaysia) | 5. Mia Blichfeldt (Denmark) |
| 6. Rutaparna Panda (India) | 6. Muhammad Rian Ardianto (Indonesia) |
| 7. Tse Ying Suet (Hong Kong) | 7. Swetaparna Panda (India) |
| 8. Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) | 8. Teo Ee Yi (Malaysia) |
Broadcasters
See: How To Watch
- SPOTV
Schedule | Order of Play | Results
Day 1 | Thursday, 2 October 2025
| Session I | 2:30 PM (UTC+7) | Group Stage | |||
| Match | Rockets | Hurricanes | Score |
| Team/Players | Team/Players | ||
| 3×3 | Melati Daeva Oktavianti + Muhammad Rian Ardianto + Teo Ee Yi | Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja + Mathias Christiansen + Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani | 3-1 |
| 14-10, 13-9, 15-8, 14-18 |
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| Women’s Singles | Mia Blichfeldt | Kirsty Gilmour | 3-2 |
| 12-10, 10-11, 12-11, 11-12, 2-0 |
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| Men’s Singles | Kodai Naraoka | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting | 3-1 |
| 9-10, 13-8, 10-6, 10-6 |
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| 3×3 | Alexandra Bøje + Melati Daeva Oktavianti + Teo Ee Yi | Goh Sze Fei + Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti + Treesa Jolly | 1-3 |
| 14-18, 15-16, 20-17, 14-19 | |||
| Win/Lose | Win | Lose | 5-3 |
| Session II | 7:00 PM (UTC+7) | Group Stage | |||
| Match | Lightning | Blitzers | Score |
| Team/Players | Team/Players | ||
| 3×3 | Fajar Alfian + Nur Izzuddin Rumsani + Shevon Jamie Lai | Lai Pei Jing + Ong Yew Sin + Sabar Karyaman Gutama | 3-2 |
| 14-10, 9-15, 15-11, 12-13, 2-0 | |||
| Women’s Singles | Nguyễn Thùy Linh | Michelle Li | 0-4 |
| 9-14, 10-16, 9-12, 9-14 | |||
| Men’s Singles | Viktor Axelsen | Jonatan Christie | 3-2 |
| 7-15, 11-10, 8-16, 14-7, 3-2 | |||
| 3×3 | Fajar Alfian + Shevon Jamie Lai + Tse Ying Suet | Apriyani Rahayu + Chirag Shetty + Misaki Matsutomo | 1-3 |
| 12-16, 11-12, 9-16, 17-12 | |||
| Ultimate Shuttle Showdown | Viktor Axelsen | Jonatan Christie | 0-1 |
| 4-5 | |||
| Win/Lose | Lose | Win | 4-5 |
Day 2 | Friday, 3 October 2025
| Session I | 2:30 PM (UTC+7) | Group Stage | |||
| Match | Hurricanes | Lightning | Score |
| Team/Players | Team/Players | ||
| 3×3 | Mathias Christiansen + Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani + Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti | Fajar Alfian + Nur Izzuddin Rumsani + Shevon Jamie Lai | 3-1 |
| 14-15, 14-10, 15-11, 13-12 | |||
| Women’s Singles | Kirsty Gilmour | Nguyễn Thùy Linh | 1-3 |
| 8-15, 15-8, 11-14, 10-13 | |||
| Men’s Singles | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting | Viktor Axelsen | 1-3 |
| 6-13, 9-10, 9-11, 15-4 | |||
| 3×3 | Goh Sze Fei + Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja + Treesa Jolly | Fajar Alfian + Shevon Jamie Lai + Tse Ying Suet | 4-0 |
| 16-15, 15-13, 15-14, 21-11 | |||
| Win/Lose | Win | Lose | 6-2 |
| Session II | 7:00 PM (UTC+7) | Group Stage | |||
| Match | Blitzers | Rockets | Score |
| Team/Players | Team/Players | ||
| 3×3 | Lai Pei Jing + Ong Yew Sin + Sabar Karyaman Gutama | Melati Daeva Oktavianti + Muhammad Rian Ardianto + Teo Ee Yi | 3-2 |
| 11-12, 10-9, 13-9, 6-13, 2-0 | |||
| Women’s Singles | Michelle Li | Mia Blichfeldt | 1-3 |
| 12-9, 11-13, 5-16, 7-11 | |||
| Men’s Singles | Jonatan Christie | Kodai Naraoka | 1-3 |
| 11-12, 8-10, 9-8, 5-8 | |||
| 3×3 | Apriyani Rahayu + Chirag Shetty + Misaki Matsutomo | Alexandra Bøje + Melati Daeva Oktavianti + Teo Ee Yi | 3-1 |
| 11-15, 12-8, 16-8, 14-9 | |||
| Win/Lose | Win | Lose | 6-2 |
Day 3 | Saturday, 4 October 2025
| Session I | 2:30 PM (UTC+7) | Group Stage | |||
| Match | Lightning | Rockets | Score |
| Team/Players | Team/Players | ||
| 3×3 | Fajar Alfian + Tse Ying Suet + Yuta Watanabe | Melati Daeva Oktavianti + Muhammad Rian Ardianto + Teo Ee Yi | 4-0 |
| 14-12, 17-11, 15-11, 15-9 | |||
| Women’s Singles | Nguyễn Thùy Linh | Mia Blichfeldt | 0-4 |
| 7-12, 8-12, 7-12, 10-11 | |||
| Men’s Singles | Viktor Axelsen | Kodai Naraoka | 1-3 |
| 10-11, 9-11, 4-13, 12-8 | |||
| 3×3 | Shevon Jamie Lai + Tse Ying Suet + Yuta Watanabe | Alexandra Bøje + Melati Daeva Oktavianti + Teo Ee Yi | 0-4 |
| 14-15, 11-18, 11-17, 16-17 | |||
| Win/Lose | Lose | Win | 3-5 |
| Session II | 7:00 PM (UTC+7) | Group Stage | |||
| Match | Blitzers | Hurricanes | Score |
| Team/Players | Team/Players | ||
| 3×3 | Lai Pei Jing + Ong Yew Sin + Sabar Karyaman Gutama | Mathias Christiansen + Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani + Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti | 1-3 |
| 13-14, 9-12, 15-11, 9-15 | |||
| Women’s Singles | Michelle Li | Kirsty Gilmour | 3-1 |
| 15-10, 8-12, 13-9, 17-8 | |||
| Men’s Singles | Jonatan Christie | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting | 1-3 |
| 9-10, 7-12, 7-10, 11-7 | |||
| 3×3 | Apriyani Rahayu + Chirag Shetty + Misaki Matsutomo | Goh Sze Fei + Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja + Treesa Jolly | 1-3 |
| 14-13, 11-15, 8-12, 8-17 | |||
| Win/Lose | Lose | Win | 1-7 |
Day 4, Sunday, 5 October 2025
| Final | 4:00 PM (UTC+7) | |||
| Match | 🥇Hurricanes | Rockets | Score |
| Team/Players | Team/Players | ||
| 3×3 | Mathias Christiansen + Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani + Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti | Melati Daeva Oktavianti + Muhammad Rian Ardianto + Teo Ee Yi | 4-0 |
| 15-13, 14-12, 13-10, 21-14 | |||
| Women’s Singles | Kirsty Gilmour | Mia Blichfeldt | 2-3 |
| 7-12, 7-12, 12-11, 15-9, 0-2 | |||
| Men’s Singles | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting | Kodai Naraoka | 3-1 |
| 6-10, 12-8, 9-8, 9-5 | |||
| 3×3 | Goh Sze Fei + Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja + Treesa Jolly | Alexandra Bøje + Melati Daeva Oktavianti + Teo Ee Yi | 3-0 |
| 14-12, 16-15, 15-7 | |||
| Win/Lose | Win | Lose | 7-1 |