Badminton fans are eagerly anticipating the 2025 China Open, a prestigious Super 1000 event, which is set to kick off next Tuesday, July 22nd, in Changzhou. The tournament promises a week of intense shuttlecock action, culminating in the finals on Sunday, July 27th.
The preliminary rounds will span three courts, ensuring non-stop badminton from morning until evening. Doors will generally open an hour before play begins, giving spectators ample time to find their seats.
China Open 2025 Schedule
Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the 2025 China Open schedule:
- Tuesday, July 22nd: First Round (Top Half)
The tournament begins with the first half of the Men’s Singles (MS), Women’s Singles (WS), Men’s Doubles (MD), Women’s Doubles (WD), and Mixed Doubles (XD) opening matches. Play starts at 09:00, with doors opening at 08:00 across three courts.
- Wednesday, July 23rd: First Round (Bottom Half)
The remaining first-round matches for all five disciplines will be contested. Similar to Tuesday, action commences at 09:00 on three courts, following an 08:00 door opening.
- Thursday, July 24th: Second Round
The competition heats up as winners from the first round battle it out in the second round across all categories. Matches will again start at 09:00 on three courts, with doors opening at 08:00.
- Friday, July 25th: Quarter-Finals
The stakes get higher as players vie for a spot in the semi-finals. Quarter-final matches for all events will be spread across three courts, with play commencing at 10:00 after doors open at 09:00. An evening session is scheduled to start at 17:00.
- Saturday, July 26th: Semi-Finals
The penultimate day will see the best of the best compete for a place in the finals. All semi-final matches will be consolidated onto a single court, promising a focused and exhilarating day of badminton. Play begins at 10:00 (doors 09:00), with an evening session starting at 17:00.
- Sunday, July 27th: Finals
The crescendo of the tournament arrives on Sunday with the highly anticipated finals for all five categories. All championship matches will be held on a single court, with play scheduled to begin at 13:00. Doors will open at 12:00, allowing fans to soak in the atmosphere before the champions are crowned.
TV Broadcast Schedule
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the China Open Badminton 2025 TV broadcast schedule:
