2026 German Open Finals Schedule: China and France Dominate
The Westenergie Sporthalle in Mülheim an der Ruhr is set to host an electric final day for the 2026 Yonex German Open. With a total prize pool of $250,000 on the line, the Super 300 event reaches its climax today, March 1, 2026.
China dominates the schedule with guaranteed titles in Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles, while the Popov brothers prepare for a historic “family feud” in the Men’s Singles finale.
Match Schedule & Asia-Pacific Time Conversions
All matches take place on Court 1. Please note that “Followed By” times are estimates based on match duration; actual start times may vary.
| Match | Category | Matchup | Local Time (CET) |
| 1 | Mixed Doubles | Cheng Xing / Zhang Chi (7) vs Mads Vestergaard / Christine Busch (8) | 12:00 PM |
| 2 | Women’s Singles | Wang Zhiyi (1) vs Han Qianxi | Est. 12:50 PM |
| 3 | Women’s Doubles | Bao Lijing / Luo Xumin (8) vs Li Yijing / Wang Yiduo | Est. 1:40 PM |
| 4 | Men’s Doubles | J. Maio / W. Villeger vs Chen Boyang / Liu Yi (6) | Est. 2:30 PM |
| 5 | Men’s Singles | Christo Popov (1) vs Toma Junior Popov (6) | Est. 3:20 PM |
Major Cities Time Conversion Table
Mülheim operates on Central European Time (UTC+1). Below is the conversion for the start of the first match (12:00 PM local) and the estimated start of the final match.
| City | Time Zone | Match 1 Starts | Match 5 (Est.) |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 3:00 PM | 6:20 PM |
| New Delhi | UTC+5:30 | 4:30 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Jakarta / Bangkok | UTC+7 | 6:00 PM | 9:20 PM |
| KL / Beijing | UTC+8 | 7:00 PM | 10:20 PM |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 8:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
Tournament Highlights
- The Popov Derby: In a rare and thrilling conclusion to the tournament, the top-seeded Christo Popov faces his brother Toma Junior Popov for the Men’s Singles crown.
- European Underdogs: The French pair of Maio and Villeger look to upset the 6th-seeded Chinese duo of Chen/Liu after a stellar run through the bracket.
- China’s Dominance: China has secured the gold and silver in both the Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles, showcasing the incredible depth of their current roster.
Note to Fans: Ensure you tune in early, as the high-intensity nature of the Mixed Doubles opener between Cheng/Zhang and Vestergaard/Busch could set a fast pace for the afternoon!
