Badminton Score Counter
A free, tap-to-score badminton scoreboard. Rally scoring to 21 (win by 2, cap 30), track who is serving, and keep the best-of-three match score — on any device, no sign-up.
How badminton scoring works
Badminton uses rally scoring: every rally is worth a point, whoever served. Games are played to 21, win by 2, and a match is best of three games. From 20–20 you keep playing until a side leads by two, up to a cap of 30 — at 29–29 the next point wins.
The side that wins a rally scores the point and serves next. Tap the rally winner to add a point, and use Switch serve to keep the serving side marked. The scoreboard calls the game the moment a side reaches 21 with a two-point lead (or hits 30).
Badminton scoring FAQ
What score do you play badminton to?
Badminton games are played to 21 points using rally scoring, and you must win by 2. If the score reaches 29–29, the next point wins (a cap of 30). A match is best of three games.
How does badminton scoring work?
Badminton uses rally scoring: a point is awarded on every rally no matter who served. The side that wins the rally scores the point and serves next.
What happens at 20–20 in badminton?
From 20–20 you must win by two points, so play continues (21–19, 22–20 and so on) up to 29–29. At 29–29 it is a single golden point — the first side to 30 wins the game.
Where do you serve from in badminton?
The serving side serves from the right service court when its score is even and the left when it is odd. Use the "Switch serve" button on the scoreboard to mark which side is serving.
Can I use it for singles and doubles?
Yes. The scoreboard tracks two sides, so it works for both singles and doubles — rename each side, tap to add points, and mark which side is serving.
Keeping score for another game?
Try the pickleball counter, the table tennis counter, or the flexible round-by-round scoreboard for card, board and dice games.
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