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The Malaysia Purple League (Malay: Liga Ungu Malaysia) is Malaysia's premier professional badminton league managed by Purple League (M) Sdn. Bhd. The seasons usually run from December to January. The League features local and international players ranging from Olympic medallist, World Champions, former stars and also rising talents. Players from 8 teams will participate in 3 stages on a round robin and play-off format for the coveted Senheng Purple League trophy and championship title. It offers a total prize money of RM1,500,000.[1]
Current season, competition or edition: 2021–22 Malaysia Purple League | |
Sport | Badminton |
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Founded | 2014 |
No. of teams | 8 |
Country | Malaysia (8 teams) |
Most recent champion(s) | Ampang Jaya BC |
Most titles | Puchong United BC Muar City BC (2 titles each) |
TV partner(s) | Astro |
Tournament format | Round-robin tournament (2014–2016) Elimination tournament (current) |
Official website | purpleleague |
The 2021/2022 season kicked off at Malawati Stadium, Shah Alam on 1 October, while the finals will be held at the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting on 8 and 9 October.[2]
The league was formed in 2014. The Purple League was formed following the success of professional badminton leagues such as Premier Badminton League (India), China Badminton Super League and Superliga Badminton Indonesia.[3]
Year | Final | Third place playoff | Number of teams | ||||||
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Winners | Score | Runners-up | Third place | Score | Fourth place | ||||
2014 – 15 | Muar City BC |
10–10 (157 – 150) |
Petaling Jaya BC |
Kepong BC |
9–8 | Puchong United BC |
12 | ||
2015 – 16 | Muar City BC |
10–9 | Petaling Jaya BC |
Puchong United BC |
8–8 (120 – 112) |
Cheras BC |
12 | ||
2016 – 17 | Petaling Jaya BC |
13–9 | Puchong United BC |
Muar City BC |
11–6 | BU Dragons BC |
10 | ||
2017 – 18 | Puchong United BC |
10–8 | Kepong BC |
Petaling Jaya BC |
9–2 | Cheras BC |
8 | ||
2018 – 19 | Puchong United BC |
10–6 | Kepong BC |
Petaling Jaya BC |
11–7 | Ampang Jaya BC |
8 | ||
2021 – 22 | Ampang Jaya BC |
9–2 | Petaling BC |
Puchong United BC |
10–5 | Sena Bangkok Club |
8 |
Club | Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Fourth place |
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Puchong United BC | 2 (2017–18, 2018–19) | 1 (2016–17) | 2 (2015–16, 2021–22) | 1 (2014–15) |
Muar City BC | 2 (2014–15, 2015–16) | — | 1 (2016–17) | — |
Petaling Jaya BC | 1 (2016–17) | 2 (2014–15, 2015–16) | 2 (2017–18, 2018–19) | — |
Ampang Jaya BC | 1 (2021–22) | — | — | 1 (2018–19) |
Kepong BC | — | 2 (2017–18, 2018–19) | 1 (2014–15) | — |
Petaling BC | — | 1 (2021–22) | — | — |
Cheras BC | — | — | — | 2 (2015–16, 2017–18) |
BU Dragons BC | — | — | — | 1 (2016–17) |
Sena Bangkok Club | — | — | — | 1 (2021–22) |
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