The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the temporal and notational structures of the world's top-level men's doubles and mixed doubles games in badminton doubles events and obtain basic information for coaches and players in order to set up specific badminton training drills. Thirty-two matches of each event (n＝ 64) were selected from the top categories of BWF World Tour tournaments held from 2018 to 2020, BWF World Tour Finals, and BWF World Championships and analyzed. Total rest time (MD : 1584.5 ± 448.7 s vs . XD : 1941.1 ± 510.0 s ; p＜ 0.05) and average rest time (MD : 19.3 ± 3.6 s vs . XD : 23.2 ± 2.7 s ; p＜ 0.05) were significantly lower in men's doubles than in mixed doubles. Percentage of time played (MD : 26.6 ± 3.4% vs . XD : 24.4 ± 3.4% ; p＜ 0.05) and work density (MD : 0.36 ± 0.06 vs . XD : 0.32 ± 0.06 ; p ＜ 0.05) were significantly higher in the men's doubles. Shot frequency showed a significantly higher value in the men's doubles event (MD : 1.42 ± 0.06 vs . XD : 1.37 ± 0.11 ; p ＜ 0.05) . No differences between events were found in total rally time, average rally time, total played points, total shots or shots per rally. In conclusion, comparing the men's doubles and the mixed doubles, we found that the temporal and notational structures of these events differ. The significant differences in the data observed between events may be used to help coaches and players effectively and efficiently manage training and competition preparation in line with current badminton events characteristics.