The 2006 IBF World Championships, the 15th tournament of the World Badminton Championships, was held in Madrid, the capital of Spain, from September 18 to 24, 2006.

Aarhus (Denmark) and Madrid (Spain) were the candidates for hosting the championships.

[1] During the 2004 IBF council meeting held in Jakarta, it was announced that Madrid will host the championships.

[2] *   Host nation (Spain)