Game On: UBL Expands with All-New Women’s League

More leagues. More teams. More action. Season 4 takes UBL to the next level.

Season 4 of the Ultimate Badminton League (UBL) marks the biggest evolution in the league’s history. With the introduction of three competitive tiers — the Premiership, Championship, Conference, and now the all-new Women’s Premiership — UBL is bigger, bolder, and better than ever.

From emerging talent to seasoned captains, the 2025 season promises unmatched energy, intensity, and opportunity across the courts. This expansion reflects the surge of participation and talent across the UBL community, as the league continues to set the standard for grassroots and semi-pro badminton in the UK.

A League System Built for Progress

The new three-tier format creates clear development pathways and stronger competition across the board:

• Premiership – the premier division features the most skilled and experienced players in the league.

• Championship – bridges the gap between aspiring players and elite-level competition.

• Conference – a proving ground for rising stars and new contenders looking to earn their way to the top flight.

• Women’s Premiership – a historic first for UBL, showcasing the depth and strength of women’s badminton nationwide.

The introduction of the Women’s League has been driven by exceptional growth in participation and performance from female athletes within the UBL network. The decision reflects one simple truth — there is now so much talent, it deserves its own stage.

Women’s League Line-Up

Four regional squads will contest the first-ever UBL Women’s League title:

• Bath Royals (Squad Manager: Asad Saib | Captain: Aimen Tahir)

• Inter MK (Squad Manager: Tom Stanford | Captain: Jade Srigate)

• Warwickshire Wasps (Squad Manager: Dan Martyres | Captain: Rachael Ralph)

• West London Angels (Squad Manager & Captain: Aurore Derakhshan)

Each captain shared what this milestone means for their team and the wider league.

Bath Royals

“It’s an honour to lead such a hardworking, supportive, and passionate group of players. We want to make the first season truly memorable.” — Aimen Tahir, Captain

Inter MK

“We’re here to give it everything and enjoy every moment — this is a season to remember.” — Jade Srigate, Captain

Warwickshire Wasps

“It’s so exciting to finally have a women’s league — we’re ready to bring the energy and make history.” — Rachael Ralph, Captain

West London Angels

“Winning would be amazing, but this is about inspiring others to join and showing what we can do together.” — Aurore Derakhshan, Captain

A New Era for UK Badminton

With more leagues, more structure, and more opportunities, Season 4 is set to be UBL’s most competitive yet. The expansion cements UBL’s reputation as the UK’s fastest-growing badminton platform — bridging community passion with elite-level intensity.

📅 Season 4 serves off soon. Stay tuned to UBL News and official @UltimateBadmintonLeague channels for fixtures, match highlights, and behind-the-scenes coverage across all four leagues.