Karnataka Badminton Association (KBA), which was formed in 1950 by a group of badminton enthusiasts, has made a tremendous progress, including infrastructure, which culminated in building the Indoor Badminton Stadium along with the clubhouse. At present KBA has more than 1600 Members.

KBA is the only affiliated badminton association which has 10 courts in their premises. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 3000. These courts, coupled with the state of the art gym and health club, offer the best of facilities for fostering and training of Badminton players in India. The Club house also has facilities like Steam & Sauna, Swimming, Billiards, Table Tennis, Squash Court, Bar & Restaurant etc.

The past office bearers and several committed members of KBA have contributed significantly over the years to the development and growth of this Association, to make KBA a premier sports institution in India.

KBA is actively involved in promoting Badminton throughout Karnataka, with special emphasis on nurturing budding talent, particularly in various districts, and to groom them into future international championships. In this endeavor KBA along with the District Badminton Association (DBA) conducts coaching camps at various district headquarters regularly. KBA along with the DBA's also hold local tournaments to identify talented boys and girls. These talented players are then adopted by KBA which supports them for coaching and other badminton related activities.