1978 Pan Am Badminton Championships

Five countries took part in the event, which were Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela.

[1] The United States whom originally planned to compete in the tournament later withdrew due to funding issues.

[2] Following the United States' withdrawal, only two countries competed for the Devlin Cup, also known as the mixed team championships.

[3] Canada defeated Peru in the final to retain their mixed team title.

Wendy Clarkson could not defend her women's singles title after losing in the final to 17-year-old Johanne Falardeau.