With a swing of the racquet and the swish of the shuttlecock, badminton matches unfold at rapid speed with power, speed and a feather-light touch all on show by the elite players. The game started in India in the 19th century and is now popular around the world, particularly in China, who have bossed the medal table at every Olympic Games since 2000.

Here at William Hill, you'll find all the latest odds on every major badminton tournament throughout the year, as well as special badminton betting markets such as the winner of the first set, total points in the match, and margin of victory. From the World Championships to the Gold Medal Match at the Olympics, you'll find the best badminton odds online right here.

Betting on the Badminton World Championships

The Badminton World Championships are, along with the Olympics, the pinnacle of competitive badminton. It's an intense annual badminton event – taking a break only in Olympic years – and is notable for the sheer variety of winners down the years. In the last decade alone, Thailand, Spain, Singapore and India have all won gold medals for the first time.

You can bet on every edition of the Badminton World Championships at William Hill, with all the latest odds and special betting markets on every match from the tournament.

Betting on Badminton at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Badminton is a relatively new Olympic event, having only been officially contested for the first time in 1992 – but today, it's considered the ultimate prize in the sport. With the next Olympic Games taking place in Los Angeles in 2028, you'll be able to bet on every match across the men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions.

Indonesia topped the badminton medal table in 1992 with four medals (two golds and two silvers), but since the turn of the century, China has dominated, winning a staggering 20 golds in the sport – no other country has earned more than eight.

In 2028, the Olympic badminton competition is expected to take place in late July to early August, with over 170 players competing for gold in Los Angeles. All matches will be held at the Pauley Pavilion, a venue known for its iconic sports history and vibrant atmosphere.

Betting on the Thomas Cup

Bet on all the action from badminton's Thomas Cup, a team competition held every two years. Founded in 1949, the Thomas Cup now sees 12 men's teams face off in a series of round-robin matches before progressing to the knockout stages.

India are the most recent Thomas Cup champions, having won their first-ever title in 2022.That made them just the sixth team in the competition's history – dating back 30 editions – to win the Thomas Cup, with Indonesia dominating with 14 titles.

Bet on every game from the Thomas Cup at William Hill, with a great range of odds on every round-robin a nd knockout match. Pick your outright winner and runners-up, as well as choose from a selection of special markets on margin of victory, total points and more.

Betting on the Uber Cup

The Uber Cup is the premier women's badminton team championships in the world, and now runs concurrently to the Thomas Cup – the men's equivalent. It started in 1957 and takes its name from the British player Betty Uber, who played a key role in the competition's founding.

China are the most successful team in Uber Cup history, with 15 titles – but they couldn't overcome South Korea in 2022, who beat them 3-2 in the final to win only their second Uber Cup. Only five nations have won the Uber Cup in its history, although England, Denmark, Netherlands and Thailand have also finished as runners-up down the years.

Types of badminton betting at William Hill

Badminton is a fast sport where the scoreboard ticks over quickly, and that brings all kinds of opportunities for anyone looking to place a bet on the action. Here at William Hill, you'll not only find the latest odds on match betting – where you pick the winner of a specific badminton match – you'll also be able to bet on:

- Tournament betting – who will realise their dream of Olympic gold at Los Angeles in 2028? Which team will be lifting the next Badminton World Championships trophy? Pick your outright winner from a host of upcoming major badminton tournaments.

- Correct score – pick the final score of the next badminton match

- Total points – total points markets are a popular way to bet on badminton as you're not bound to the winner of the match itself. Instead, you pick between the over or under of the total number of points scored in the match.

- Total sets – bet on how many sets will be played in the upcoming match. Will it be a straight-sets victory or are we heading for a last-set decider?

- First game winner – who will win the first game?

Badminton betting tips

Badminton is an exciting sport to watch – but when it comes to betting on the action, there are a few betting tips you should keep in mind before you commit:

- Form: as with so many sports, form in badminton matters. With tournaments taking place throughout the year, you won't have to look too hard to see if a player is on a winning streak or in the middle of an extended rut. Check the recent form before placing your badminton bet.

- Conditions: badminton is an indoor sport, but that doesn't mean that conditions are going to be completely identical for every single match at every single tournament. Travel and time difference can play a factor in players making sluggish starts to events, particularly if they've had to trek thousands of miles to the latest venue.

- Stats: there is tons of statistical badminton information readily available out there with just a quick search. It's well worth researching form figures and stats for a player, particularly if you're betting on badminton markets like first game winner or total sets in the match.

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