The 2025 Indonesia Masters, a prestigious badminton Super 500 tournament, has announced a substantial increase in its total prize money. The tournament, which is scheduled to take place from January 21 to 26, 2025, at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, will offer a total prize pool of US$475,000. This represents a notable increase of US$55,000 compared to the previous edition in 2024, which had a total prize purse of US$420,000.
The decision to boost the prize money for the Indonesia Masters 2025 reflects the growing importance of the tournament in the badminton world and aims to attract top-tier players from around the globe. The increased prize pool is expected to incentivize players to perform at their best and provide them with a more competitive environment.
The distribution of the prize money aligns with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) regulations. A significant portion of the prize pool is allocated to the winners of the singles and doubles events. The finalists, semi-finalists, quarter-finalists, and players who reach the last 16 will also receive a share of the prize money.
Breaking down the numbers, the winners of the singles events will take home US$35,625, while the doubles champions will earn US$37,525. The prize money decreases progressively for the subsequent rounds. This structure ensures that players who progress deeper into the tournament are rewarded accordingly.
The Prize Money Breakdown
Singles
- Winner: $35,625 (appr. MYR 160,000)
- Finalist: $18,050 (appr. MYR 81,000)
- Semi-finalists: $6,887.50 each (appr. MYR 31,000)
- Quarter-finalists: $2,850 each (appr. MYR 12,800)
- Last 16: $1,662.50 each (appr. MYR 7,500)
Doubles (per pair):
- Winner: $37,525 (appr. MYR 168,000)
- Finalist: $18,050 (appr. MYR 81,000)
- Semi-finalists: $6,650 each (appr. MYR 30,000)
- Quarter-finalists: $3,443.75 each (appr. MYR 15,500)
- Last 16: $1,781.25 each (appr. MYR 8,000)
The 13% increase in the total prize money for the 2025 Indonesia Masters underscores the tournament’s commitment to providing a world-class platform for badminton athletes. With a larger prize pool, the tournament is poised to attract even more top-ranked players and generate significant excitement among badminton fans worldwide.
About the Indonesia Masters
The Indonesia Masters is a renowned international badminton tournament currently part of the BWF World Tour Super 500 series. Initially established as the Indonesia Open Grand Prix Gold in 2010, the tournament has grown significantly in prestige and prize money, starting with $120,000 and reaching $420,000 by 2024. It has been hosted in various cities, including Samarinda, Palembang, Yogyakarta, and Malang, before settling at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta since 2018. The event’s title was changed to the Indonesia Masters in 2014, and it was elevated to a Super 750 event briefly in 2021 before returning to Super 500.
This competition includes men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories, with draws of 32 players or teams per event. Some of the most notable champions include Anders Antonsen and Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, who each hold two titles in men’s singles, and An Se-young and Ratchanok Intanon, with two titles each in women’s singles. Indonesia has been dominant in the doubles categories, with Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo leading with four titles in men’s doubles.
Over the years, the Indonesia Masters has attracted top global talent and has become a critical event in the badminton calendar. The mixed doubles category is particularly noteworthy, with Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong dominating with five titles each. The tournament’s consistent high-level competition has cemented its reputation as one of the most exciting stops on the badminton circuit.
The tournament’s sponsorships and branding have also evolved, with Yonex, Daihatsu, and Bankaltim serving as key partners. These collaborations have contributed to the event’s professionalism and international appeal. Additionally, the Indonesia Masters has adapted to various circumstances, including the pandemic, by hosting the 2021 edition at the Bali International Convention Center.
In conclusion, the Indonesia Masters symbolizes the rise of badminton in Indonesia and globally. The tournament showcases top-tier talent while celebrating the sport’s cultural significance in the country. Its legacy continues to grow, with the 2025 edition promising to uphold its high standards.
