| Event: | Badminton |
| Games: | 1974 |
| Venue: | Cowles Stadium |
| Dates: | 24–31 January 1974 |
| Prev: | 1970 |
| Next: | 1978 |
The badminton competition at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games took place in Christchurch, New Zealand from 24 January until 31 January 1974.[1] Paul Whetnall withdrew from the men's singles bronze medal play off and the mixed doubles final due to injury.
| Men's singles | ||||
| Women's singles | ||||
| Men's doubles | ||||
| Women's doubles | ||||
| Mixed doubles |
| Category | Winners | Runners-up | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's singles | Punch Gunalan |  Jamie Paulson | 15–1, 15–6 | |
| Women's singles | Gillian Gilks | Margaret Beck | 11–8, 11–8 | |
| Men's doubles | Elliot Stuart & Derek Talbot | Ray Stevens & Mike Tredgett | 15-6, 6-15, 15–11 | |
| Women's doubles | Margaret Beck & Gillian Gilks | Margaret Boxall & Susan Whetnall | 15–7, 15–5 | |
| Mixed doubles | Derek Talbot & Gillian Gilks | Paul Whetnall & Nora Gardner | w/o (Whetnall injured) |