The governing body of badminton worldwide is the Badminton World Federation (BWF), founded in 1934 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The BWF is responsible for establishing the official rules of badminton, overseeing major international competitions such as the Badminton World Championships, the BWF World Tour, and badminton at the Olympic Games. Additionally, the BWF plays a key role in promoting the sport globally, developing programmes that encourage participation at both elite and grassroots levels, and supporting the creation of infrastructure in countries with less development in the sport. It also plays a crucial role in anti-doping efforts and the continuous improvement of technical and organisational standards in world badminton.

Badminton Europe (BE) is the governing federation for badminton in Europe and is affiliated with the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Founded in 1967, its primary function is to coordinate and promote badminton across European countries, organising high-level continental competitions such as the European Badminton Championships and the BWF European Circuit. Furthermore, Badminton Europe works on the development of the sport at grassroots level, supporting national federations in the training of coaches, referees, and players, while promoting participation at all levels. It also plays a key role in enhancing infrastructure and organising international events across Europe, contributing to the growth of badminton on the continent.