The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals, the pinnacle of the badminton calendar, is set to take place from December 11 to December 15 in Hangzhou, China. This prestigious event will see the world’s top players compete for a share of the impressive USD 2.5 million prize pool.
Schedule Highlights
The tournament spans five days, beginning with the group stages and culminating in the finals. Matches will be held across five disciplines:
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles
- Men’s Doubles
- Women’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
During the group stages, players are divided into two groups in each discipline, competing in a round-robin format. The top performers advance to the semi-finals, followed by the grand finals to crown the champions. Below is the complete schedule:
- Day 1: Wednesday, December 11; Group Stages
- Court: 2 (both are broadcast on television and live on YouTube (BWF TV))
- Session: 2
- Session 1 (5 matches/5 matches) starts at 09:30 AM
- Session 2 (5 matches/5 matches) starts at 05:00 PM
- Day 2: Thursday, December 12; Group Stages
- Court: 2 (both are broadcast on television and live on YouTube (BWF TV))
- Session: 2
- Session 1 (5 matches/5 matches) starts at 09:30 AM
- Session 2 (5 matches/5 matches) starts at 05:00 PM
- Day 3: Friday, December 13; Group Stages
- Court: 2 (both are broadcast on television and live on YouTube (BWF TV))
- Session: 2
- Session 1 (5 matches/5 matches) starts at 09:30 AM
- Session 2 (5 matches/5 matches) starts at 05:00 PM
- Day 4: Saturday, December 14; Semi-finals
- Court: 1
- Session: 2
- Session 1 (5 matches) starts at 09:30 AM
- Session 2 (5 matches) starts at 05:00 PM
- Day 5: Sunday, December 15; Finals
- Court: 1
- Session: 1
- Session 1 (5 matches) starts at 02:00 PM
Note: All times are in China Standard Time (UTC+8)
Prize Money Distribution
The total prize pool of USD 2.5 million is distributed among all participants based on their progression in the tournament. Champions in each category receive the largest share, followed by runners-up, semi-finalists, and group-stage participants. Below is the prize money breakdown:
Men’s and Women’s Singles
- Champion: $200,000
- Runner-up: $100,000
- Semi-finalists: $50,000 each
- 3rd in group: $27,500 each
- 4th in group: $15,000 each
Men’s and Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles
- Champion: $210,000 per pair
- Runner-up: $100,000 per pair
- Semi-finalists: $50,000 each pair
- 3rd in group: $32,500 each pair
- 4th in group: $17,500 each pair
Why It Matters
As the final event of the BWF World Tour season, the tournament is exclusive to the top eight players or pairs in the World Tour rankings. This exclusivity ensures a showcase of elite talent and highly competitive matches, drawing global attention to the sport.
The BWF World Tour Finals is not just a test of skill but also a celebration of badminton excellence. Fans worldwide eagerly await this event to witness thrilling matches and the crowning of badminton’s best.
For further updates and detailed schedules, visit the official BWF World Tour Finals website.