2026 Singapore International Challenge
February 24 – March 1 SMT
The badminton world sets its sights on Singapore as the SBH Singapore International Challenge 2026 prepares to kick off. Sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Asia, this event promises a week of high-stakes competition as players from around the globe vie for ranking points and a share of the prize pool.
Tournament Dates and Venue
The tournament is scheduled to run from Tuesday, 24th February to Sunday, 1st March 2026. All matches will be held at the Singapore Badminton Hall (SBH) East Coast @ Expo, located at 2 Changi South Ave 1, Singapore 486149.
Competition Schedule
The event follows a standard progression from preliminary rounds to the championship finals:
| Day | Date | Program | Start Time |
| Monday | 23rd February | Team Managers Meeting & Technical Officials Briefing | 15:00 / 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 24th February | Preliminary Rounds | 09:00 |
| Wednesday | 25th February | Preliminary Rounds | 09:00 |
| Thursday | 26th February | Preliminary Rounds | 09:00 |
| Friday | 27th February | Quarter Finals | 09:00 |
| Saturday | 28th February | Semi Finals | 09:00 |
| Sunday | 1st March | Finals | 12:00 |
Note: The schedule is tentative and subject to change due to TV coverage or other reasons at the Referee’s discretion.
Prize Money Distribution
A total prize purse of USD $30,000 (excluding 15% tax) will be distributed to top performers. Winners and runners-up will also be awarded medals. The prize money for each category is distributed as follows:
| Placement | Men’s/Women’s Singles (Per Player) | Doubles/Mixed Doubles (Per Pair) |
| Champion | USD $2,400 | USD $2,400 |
| Runner-Up | USD $1,440 | USD $1,440 |
| Semi-Finalists | USD $600 | USD $600 |
| Quarter-Finalists | USD $240 | USD $240 |
Essential Tournament Information
- Entry Requirements: Players must be members of a BWF-affiliated Association. Each player can participate in a maximum of three categories: one Singles, one Doubles, and one Mixed Doubles event.
- Format of Play: Matches will follow the Rally Point System (3×21 points) in accordance with BWF Laws of Badminton.
- Mandatory Clothing: Player names are mandatory on clothing from the first day. From the Quarter Finals onward, doubles partners must wear identical colors, and opposing sides must wear significantly different colors.
- Accommodation: The official tournament hotel is Dorsett Changi City Singapore.
- Transportation: No transport is provided from the airport to the hotel. Additionally, since the venue is within walking distance of the official hotel, transport will only be provided in the event of extreme weather.