| Event: | Badminton |
| Games: | 2002 Asian Games |
| Venue: | Gangseo Gymnasium |
| Dates: | 6–14 October |
| Competitors: | 120 |
| Nations: | 16 |
| Prev: | 1998 |
| Next: | 2006 |
Badminton was contested at the 2002 Asian Games at the Gangseo Gymnasium in Busan, South Korea from 6 October to 14 October 2002. Singles, doubles, and team events were contested for both men and women. Mixed doubles were also contested.
| P | Preliminary rounds | ¼ | Quarterfinals | ½ | Semifinals | F | Final |
| Event↓/Date → | 6th Sun | 7th Mon | 8th Tue | 9th Wed | 10th Thu | 11th Fri | 12th Sat | 13th Sun | 14th Mon | |
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A total of 120 athletes from 16 nations competed in badminton at the 2002 Asian Games: