BDMNTN-XL Returns: Axelsen Joins As Global Ambassador As Jakarta Again Hosts Badminton’s Biggest And Boldest Showdown
(Press Release)
JAKARTA – The event that reimagined badminton is back, bigger, bolder and more extreme. After a sensational debut in 2024, BDMNTN-XL (BXL) returns to Jakarta’s Istora Senayan from October 2 to 5, promising explosive match play, bold strategies, and an electrifying experience for fans worldwide. With an enhanced format, a world-class roster, and a USD750,000 prize pool, BXL is once again ready to elevate badminton to thrilling new heights.
“The inaugural BXL Jakarta edition truly captured the imagination of both fans and players. Returning to Jakarta with more enhancements underscores our ambition to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment spectacle. This upcoming star- studded event re-affirms our commitment to reimagine Badminton and continue the growth of BDMNTN-XL,” said Lee Choong Khay, CEO of SPOTV Asia.
Sharing this bold vision is none other than two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen, who returns to BXL Jakarta 2025 not only as a player, but BDMNTN-XL's newly appointed official Ambassador. After entertaining fans in last year’s inaugural event, Axelsen now steps into a larger role – becoming the face of BXL’s evolution.
“BXL is a game-changer. It brings a whole new energy to badminton that’s both thrilling and innovative,” said Axelsen. “Being part of it from the beginning has been incredible, and I’m proud to now champion its growth as Ambassador. I’m fired up to deliver an even bigger performance this year, both on and off the court.”
Expanded Roster, Bold Innovations
BXL Jakarta 2025 will feature an expanded player pool, growing from 28 to 32 athletes, with each of the four teams – Blitzers, Hurricanes, Lightning, and Rockets – fielding eight players (four men, four women). The full roster will be unveiled in stages as the event approaches.
Like last year, the teams will compete in a single-round robin format, with the top two advancing to the final, but the stakes are higher this time. In a refreshed format, each team tie comprises two singles matches and two 3x3 contests – one with one male and two female players, and the other with two male and one female players.
Games are now eight minutes each, amplifying intensity, accelerating the pace, and forcing players into high-stakes, split-second decisions, aimed at delivering a faster, fiercer spectacle that keeps fans on the edge of their seats and delivers nonstop action for global broadcasts.
New innovations like the Ultimate Shuttle Showdown and Pressure Point raise the stakes even further, injecting drama, unpredictability, and heart-pounding moments designed to thrill fans.
This year’s BXL Jakarta 2025 Champions will take home USD350,000, with prize money to be split equally across team members, meaning players from the winning team will take home USD43,750 each. Players from the remaining teams will collect either USD25,000 or USD12,500 in prize money based on their team’s performance.
| PREVIOUS FORMAT (BXL 2024) |
ENHANCED FORMAT (BXL 2025) |
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|---|---|---|
| 4 (Blitzers, Hurricanes, Lightning, Rockets) |
TEAMS | Unchanged |
| 28 (4 male & 3 female each) | PLAYERS | 32 (4 male & 4 female each) |
| TEAM CAPTAINS | Newly introduced for 2025 | |
| MS, WS, MD, WD, 3x3 | CATEGORIES | MS, WS, 3x3 (twice) |
| 4 x 10-minute games | GAMES | 4 x 8-minute games |
| Between games | 3X3 PLAYER SUBSTITUTION |
Anytime |
No minimum/maximum points per game. A game is played to the buzzer. |
SCORING SYSTEM |
No minimum/maximum points per game. Pressure Point (new): If a game score has a margin of 3 or fewer at the Buzzer, the Pressure Point is activated, requiring the leading team to win one more point to win the game. |
| If a match is tied at 2-2, a Shuttle Showdown (first to 2-0 or 3-1) is played. |
TIEBREAKER (SHUTTLE SHOWDOWN) |
If a match is tied at 2-2, a Shuttle Showdown is played. |
| 3x3 = 3 points Any two categories picked by respective teams = 2 points each Remaining categories = 1 point each The first to 5 points wins the tie. |
BXL POINTS |
3x3 = 3 points MS & WS = 1 point each The first to 5 points wins the tie. |
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ULTIMATE SHUTTLE SHOWDOWN | If a tie ends on equal points, a MS or WS match is played (first to 5 points) to determine the winning team of the tie. |
Ticket Sales Underway
Tickets for this year’s event start at Rp65,000 and are available viaLoket.comfrom 1pm (WIB) on 4 September. With limited seats available and demand expected to be high, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early to be part of one of the most exciting sporting events of the year.
Watch Live and Stay Connected
Fans can catch all the upcoming action live on SPOTV and stream matches via SPOTVNOW. Follow BXL on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for exclusive updates, player reveals, ticket information and behind-the-scenes content.
ABOUT SPOTV
SPOTV is a subsidiary of Eclat Media Group from South Korea. As its Southeast Asia subsidiary, it is registered and based in Singapore since October 2021. SPOTV runs two regional sports channels, SPOTV and SPOTV2, and is currently distributed across territories in Southeast Asia including Indonesia (IndiHome, First Media, MNC Vision, K-Vision, Vidio), Malaysia (Astro, Unifi TV), the Philippines (Cignal, Skycable), Singapore (Singtel TV, StarHub TV), Thailand (TrueVisions), Vietnam (MyTV), and Macau (Macau Cable TV) in East Asia.
SPOTV broadcasts globally renowned International and Asian sports properties such as MotoGP™, ROSHN Saudi League, A-League Men, Wimbledon, US Open (tennis), The Masters, The Open Championships, World Table Tennis, Major League Baseball, and BDMNTN-XL, among others. SPOTV seeks to be an inclusive and dynamic platform that deeply engages Asian sports fans. Visit www.spotvasia.com for more information.
SPOTV NOW streaming services are available in Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam with other markets to follow. By providing more content and reaching out to a wider audience, avid sports fans can conveniently watch live, on-demand and exclusive content on SPOTV NOW, whenever they prefer, wherever they are. Visit www.spotvnow.com for more information.