The Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour is set to descend upon Saarbrücken, Germany, for the 2025 Hylo Open, an event that has seen a significant upgrade and now boasts a record-breaking financial commitment. The tournament, historically a fixture in the BWF calendar since 1988, has been officially elevated from a Super 300 to a prestigious Super 500 event. This upgrade signifies a new era for German badminton, drawing a higher calibre of international stars and offering a total prize purse that has more than doubled from the previous year.
Set to take place at the iconic Saarlandhalle, the 2025 Hylo Open is scheduled to run from Tuesday, October 28, to Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Record Prize Money Confirms Super 500 Ambition
The BWF confirmed that the Hylo Open 2025 would feature an unprecedented total prize money of US$475,000. This staggering figure marks a major jump from the US$210,000 offered in 2024, reflecting the tournament’s new status and ensuring it meets the minimum prize pool requirements for a Super 500 level tournament in the BWF World Tour. The increase comes after the event replaced the Canada Open as the Super 500 event in this slot on the calendar.
The financial incentive for players is substantial, with winners across all five disciplines set to take home a hefty reward. The breakdown of the prize money (in USD) for the final stages is as follows:
| Result | Singles Prize Money (MS/WS) | Doubles Prize Money (MD/WD/XD) |
| Winner | $35,625 | $37,525 |
| Runner-up | $18,050 | $18,050 |
| Semi-finalist | $6,887.50 | $6,650 |
| Quarter-finalist | $2,850 | $3,443.75 |
| Round of 16 | $1,662.50 | $1,781.25 |
The slightly larger winning share for doubles pairs reflects the split among two players, but the total prize money pool ensures all top competitors are handsomely rewarded for their deep runs in Saarbrücken.
Full Tournament Schedule and Broadcast Details
The Hylo Open 2025 will run for six days, beginning with qualifying rounds and the initial stages of the main draw. All times are local, Central European Time (UTC+1).
| Date (2025) | Day | Round | Start Time (CET/UTC+1) |
| October 28 | Tuesday | All Qualifying Rounds, WD/MD Round of 32 | 8:30 AM |
| October 29 | Wednesday | Round of 32 | 9:00 AM |
| October 30 | Thursday | Round of 16 | 10:00 AM |
| October 31 | Friday | Quarter-Finals | 12:00 PM |
| November 1 | Saturday | Semi-Finals | 2:00 PM |
| November 2 | Sunday | Finals | 2:00 PM |
For badminton fans worldwide, the key to tuning in begins midway through the week. The official television broadcast of the main courts will commence on Thursday, October 30, starting with the Round of 16 matches, and will continue uninterrupted through the Quarter-Finals on Friday, the Semi-Finals on Saturday, and the thrilling Finals on Sunday.
Defending Champions Return to Guard Their Titles
The 2025 Hylo Open is poised for dramatic contests, particularly with almost all of the 2024 champions returning to defend their titles in the newly elevated Super 500 category. The tournament provides a compelling narrative as these champions must navigate a significantly tougher field to achieve repeat glory.
2024 Hylo Open Champions:
- Men’s Singles: Christo Popov (FRA)
- Women’s Singles: Mia Blichfeldt (DEN)
- Men’s Doubles: Ben Lane / Sean Vendy (ENG)
- Women’s Doubles: Sung Shuo-yun / Yu Chien-hui (TPE)
- Mixed Doubles: Jesper Toft / Amalie Magelund (DEN)
In a strong vote of confidence for the event, Christo Popov (Men’s Singles), Mia Blichfeldt (Women’s Singles), Ben Lane/Sean Vendy (Men’s Doubles), and Jesper Toft/Amalie Magelund (Mixed Doubles) are all expected to be in Saarbrücken to defend their championships. This unprecedented return of champions promises a fierce competition as they face the world’s best, who are now obligated to attend more Super 500 events due to ranking point requirements. For instance, Popov will have to contend with rivals, including a highly anticipated first-round match against India’s former champion Lakshya Sen, underscoring the immediate challenge posed by the upgraded draw.
The one exception is the Women’s Doubles title, which will see new champions crowned as Sung Shuo-yun and Yu Chien-hui will not be defending their 2024 victory. This leaves the field wide open for a new partnership to claim the first-ever Women’s Doubles title under the Hylo Open’s new Super 500 status.
With increased prize money, guaranteed high-quality competition, and all eyes on the defending champions, the Hylo Open 2025 is set to be one of the most exciting and consequential tournaments of the late BWF World Tour season.