The 2025 India Open is set to take place from January 14th to 19th, promising six days of intense badminton action. The tournament will kick off with the Round of 32 on January 14th and culminate in the exciting finals on January 19th.Below are the details for each day of the tournament. All times are local, India Standard Time (UTC+5:30).
Day 1: Tuesday, January 14
The tournament kicks off with the Round of 32 matches for the top half of the draw in Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Matches will be played across three courts. The venue doors open at 08:00, and matches start at 09:00. While there is no live TV broadcast, all courts will be streamed live on BWF TV (YouTube) with geo-restrictions applied.
Day 2: Wednesday, January 15
The action continues with the Round of 32 matches for the bottom half of the draw across the same categories: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Matches will again take place on three courts, with doors opening at 08:00 and matches starting at 09:00. Court 1 will feature 10 matches broadcast live on TV, while all courts will be streamed live on BWF TV (YouTube) with geo-restrictions applied.
Day 3: Thursday, January 16
The Round of 16 matches for all categories will take place on this day, with three courts in use. The venue opens at 08:00, and matches begin at 09:00. Court 1 (10 matches) and Court 2 (8 matches) will be broadcast live on TV, and all courts will be available for live streaming on BWF TV (YouTube) with geo-restrictions.
Day 4: Friday, January 17
Quarter-final matches for all categories will be played, again across three courts. Doors open at 11:00, and matches commence at 12:00. Both Court 1 (10 matches) and Court 2 (8 matches) will be televised live, while all courts will be streamed live on BWF TV (YouTube), subject to geo-restrictions.
Day 5: Saturday, January 18
The tournament progresses to the semi-finals, featuring matches in Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. All matches will be played on a single court. Doors open at 11:00, and play starts at 12:00. The semi-finals will be broadcast live on TV and streamed live on BWF TV (YouTube), with geo-restrictions applied.
Day 6: Sunday, January 19
The finals of the 2025 India Open will be held on the concluding day, with matches in all categories taking place on one court. Doors open at 11:00, and the finals begin at 12:00. All matches will be broadcast live on TV and streamed on BWF TV (YouTube), with geo-restrictions in place.
Fans are encouraged to tune in or attend the event to catch all the thrilling badminton action!
About India Open
The India Open, a prestigious annual badminton tournament held in India, has steadily climbed the ranks of international competition. Since its inception in 2008, this event has garnered increasing attention and prestige within the badminton world.
Initially classified as a Grand Prix Gold event, the India Open achieved a significant milestone in 2011 by being upgraded to the BWF Superseries level, elevating its status and attracting top-tier players from across the globe. For many years, the Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi served as the esteemed stage for this thrilling tournament.
In 2018, the BWF restructured its tournament calendar, categorizing the India Open as a Super 500 event – a significant step up in terms of competitive level and prize money. This recognition highlighted the tournament’s growing importance within the international badminton circuit.
And in a further testament to its rising stature, the India Open received yet another upgrade in 2023, being elevated to the prestigious BWF World Tour Super 750 level. This latest advancement solidifies the India Open’s position as one of the most coveted and challenging tournaments on the global badminton calendar.
