2026 Malaysia Masters: Official Schedule, Broadcast Info & Global Viewing Guide
The HSBC BWF World Tour continues its thrilling trajectory through Southeast Asia with the highly anticipated Perodua Malaysia Masters 2026 presented by Daihatsu. As a premier Super 500 tournament, this event serves as a critical battleground for top-tier badminton athletes seeking to accumulate vital ranking points and solidify their positions on the international circuit.
The tournament guarantees high-octane drama, intense rivalries, and exceptional showcases of athleticism. To ensure fans worldwide do not miss a single smash or drop shot, the official provisional schedule and international broadcast details have been released, mapping out the progression from the opening qualifiers to the prestigious finals.
Official Provisional Tournament Schedule
The tournament spans six days, utilizing a multi-court configuration that gradually narrows down to a single showcase court for the ultimate Sunday showdowns. Below is the complete layout as sanctioned by the Tournament Referee:
| Date & Day | Event / Round Details | Courts | Doors Open | Start Time (MYT) |
| Tuesday 19 May 2026 (Report) | • All Events Qualifying Rounds • MD/WD (Except Qualifiers) Main Draw First Round | 4 | 09:00 15:00 | 10:00 16:00 |
| Wednesday 20 May 2026 (Report) | • MS/WS/XD & MD/WD Qualifiers Main Draw First Round | 4 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| Thursday 21 May 2026 (Report) | • All Events Second Round | 4 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| Friday 22 May 2026 (Report) | • Quarterfinals | 3 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| Saturday 23 May 2026 (Report) | • Semifinals | 2 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Sunday 24 May 2026 (Report) | • Finals | 1 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
Critical Tournament Rules & Scheduling Exceptions:
- Referee Discretion: Times and order of play may be changed at the discretion of the Tournament Referee based on match length and broadcasting requirements.
- The Finalist Clause: All Finalists from the preceding Toyota Thailand Open 2026 and Baoji China Masters 2026 will have their main draw first-round matches scheduled on Wednesday, ensuring adequate recovery time, except for those playing in the Qualifying Rounds.
- Qualifying Bound: All standard Qualifying Rounds across all disciplines will be strictly completed on Tuesday.
International TV Broadcast Schedule
For fans planning their live viewing sessions, the international television broadcast kicks off during the second round on Thursday. The TV court schedule features a curated selection of marquee matches:
- Thursday, 21 May 2026: 8 Matches | Starts at 10:00 MYT
- Friday, 22 May 2026 (Quarterfinals):
- Morning Session: 3 Matches | Starts at 09:00 MYT
- Afternoon Session: 5 Matches | Starts at 15:00 MYT
- Saturday, 23 May 2026 (Semifinals): 8 Matches | Starts at 12:00 MYT
- Sunday, 24 May 2026 (Finals): 5 Matches | Starts at 12:00 MYT
Global Time Conversions for Key Regions
Because badminton enjoys a massive global following, fans across Europe and East Asia will be tuning in live. The tournament takes place in Malaysia Standard Time (MYT), which is UTC +8. Here is how the primary daily start times and broadcast sessions convert to key regional timelines:
🇩🇰 & 🇫🇷 Denmark & France (Central European Summer Time – CEST)
During May, both Denmark and France observe Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC +2. The time difference is exactly 6 hours behind Malaysia (MYT -6).
- 09:00 MYT Morning Sessions (Wednesday & Friday) > Starts at 03:00 CEST
- 10:00 MYT Sessions (Tuesday & Thursday Broadcast) > Starts at 04:00 CEST
- 15:00 MYT Friday Afternoon Broadcast > Starts at 09:00 CEST
- 12:00 MYT Weekend Finals (Saturday & Sunday Broadcast) > Starts at a comfortable breakfast time of 06:00 CEST
🇰🇷 & 🇯🇵 South Korea & Japan (Korea Standard Time – KST & Japan Standard Time – JST)
South Korea and Japan operate on Korea Standard Time (KST) and Japan Standard Time (JST) respectively, which are UTC +9. This puts South Korea and Japan exactly 1 hour ahead of Malaysia (MYT +1).
- 09:00 MYT Morning Sessions (Wednesday & Friday) > Starts at 10:00 KST & JST
- 10:00 MYT Sessions (Tuesday & Thursday Broadcast) > Starts at 11:00 KST & JST
- 15:00 MYT Friday Afternoon Broadcast > Starts at 16:00 KST & JST
- 12:00 MYT Weekend Finals (Saturday & Sunday Broadcast) > Action kicks off perfectly at lunchtime, precisely at 13:00 KST & JST.
