The badminton world is gearing up for one of its most prestigious events: the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France. The tournament, which is scheduled to take place from August 25 to August 31, 2025, promises a week of intense competition as the world’s best players vie for the ultimate title.
The broad schedule for the championships has been released, providing a clear roadmap for the action-packed week. The early rounds will see players fighting to establish their dominance and progress to the later stages of the tournament.
The men’s and women’s singles events will kick off on Monday, August 25, with the top half of the Round of 64 matches. The bottom half of the draw will play their first-round matches on Tuesday, August 26. For the men’s and women’s doubles, the Round of 48 will begin on Monday, August 25, while the mixed doubles will start their campaign with the Round of 48 on Tuesday, August 26.
As the week progresses, the stakes get higher. The Round of 32 for all five categories—men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles—will take place on Wednesday, August 27. This is where the competition truly heats up, as seeded players enter the fray and the top contenders begin to emerge.
Thursday, August 28, is a critical day with the Last 16 matches across all categories. This stage will separate the contenders from the pretenders, setting the stage for the highly anticipated quarterfinals on Friday, August 29. The quarterfinals are often where some of the most dramatic upsets and thrilling matches occur, as players battle for a spot in the semifinals.
The medal rounds begin on Saturday, August 30, with the semifinals for all five events. This is the penultimate step towards glory, where only the strongest and most resilient players will earn their place in the finals. Finally, the tournament will culminate on Sunday, August 31, with the finals for all five categories, where new world champions will be crowned.
TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025
Paris, France | 25 – 31 August 2025
| Date | Start Time | MS | WS | MD | WD | XD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, Mon | 09:00 | R64 Top half | R64 Top half | R48 | R48 | — |
| Aug 26, Tue | 09:00 | R64 Bottom half | R64 Bottom half | R32 Top half | R32 Top half | R48 |
| Aug 27, Wed | 09:00 | R32 | R32 | R32 Bottom half | R32 Bottom half | R32 |
| Aug 28, Thu | 09:30 | L16 | L16 | L16 | L16 | L16 |
| Aug 29, Fri | 09:30 | QF | QF | QF | QF | QF |
| Aug 30, Sat | 09:30 | SF | SF | SF | SF | SF |
| Aug 31, Sun | 13:00 | F | F | F | F | F |
MS: Men’s Singles | WS: Women’s Singles | MD: Men’s Doubles | WD: Women’s Doubles | XD: Mixed Doubles
This is a broad schedule and may be subject to change by the tournament organizers.
The 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris promises to be an unforgettable event, showcasing the pinnacle of badminton talent. With a meticulously planned schedule and a global audience watching, the stage is set for a week of world-class badminton and unforgettable moments.