2026 Thomas & Uber Cup Full Schedule
The world of badminton is turning its eyes toward Horsens, Denmark, as the city prepares to host the prestigious 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals. This biennial event represents the pinnacle of international team competition, where the finest male and female players compete for the ultimate glory in the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, respectively.
Denmark, a nation with a rich badminton heritage, provides the perfect backdrop for this ten-day marathon of high-intensity shuttlecock action starting on April 24, 2026.
Tournament Overview and Format
The 2026 finals follow a structured progression designed to test the depth and endurance of every national squad. The schedule is divided into a rigorous group stage followed by a high-stakes knockout phase.
- The Group Stage (April 24 – April 29): Teams are divided into groups (A, B, C, and D). Each tie consists of several matches, and the schedule is spread across three courts, with Courts 1 and 2 being part of the World Feed for television audiences, while Court 3 remains non-televised.
- The Quarter-Finals (April 30 – May 1): Once the top teams emerge from the groups, the Uber Cup Quarter-Finals take place on Thursday, followed by the Thomas Cup Quarter-Finals on Friday.
- The Semi-Finals and Finals (May 2 – May 3): The intensity peaks over the weekend. Saturday features the Semi-Finals for both cups, leading into the grand finale on Sunday, May 3rd, where the 2026 champions will be crowned.
The Full 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup Schedule
The following table provides the comprehensive match schedule as outlined in the official document released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
| Day/Date | Session | Time | World Feed Court 1 | World Feed Court 2 | Court 3 (Non-TV) |
| 24 APR FRI (Day 1) | 1 | 08:30 | UC A: CHN v UKR | TC A: IND v CAN | TC A: CHN v AUS |
| 1 | NB 12:00 | TC D: FRA v THA | UC A: IND v DEN | UC D: KOR v ESP | |
| 2 | 18:30 | TC C: DEN v KOR | UC D: THA v BUL | TC D: INA v ALG | |
| 25 APR SAT (Day 2) | 1 | 08:30 | UC B: MAS v TUR | TC C: TPE v SWE | UC B: JPN v RSA |
| 1 | NB 12:00 | UC C: INA v CAN | TC B: MAS v ENG | UC C: TPE v AUS | |
| 2 | 18:30 | UC A: CHN v DEN | UC A: IND v UKR | TC B: JPN v FIN | |
| 26 APR SUN (Day 3) | 1 | 08:30 | TC D: INA v THA | UC D: THA v ESP | TC D: FRA v ALG |
| 1 | NB 12:00 | UC B: JPN v TUR | UC D: KOR v BUL | UC B: MAS v RSA | |
| 2 | 18:30 | TC C: DEN v SWE | UC C: TPE v CAN | UC C: INA v AUS | |
| 27 APR MON (Day 4) | 1 | 08:30 | TC A: CHN v CAN | TC C: TPE v KOR | TC A: IND v AUS |
| 1 | NB 12:00 | TC B: JPN v ENG | UC B: JPN v MAS | TC B: MAS v FIN | |
| 2 | 18:30 | UC A: DEN v UKR | UC A: CHN v IND | UC B: TUR v RSA | |
| 28 APR TUE (Day 5) | 1 | 10:00 | UC C: TPE v INA | UC D: BUL v ESP | UC C: CAN v AUS |
| 2 | 18:00 | TC D: INA v FRA | UC D: KOR v THA | TC D: THA v ALG | |
| 29 APR WED (Day 6) | 1 | 10:00 | TC A: CHN v IND | TC B: JPN v MAS | TC A: CAN v AUS |
| 2 | 18:00 | TC C: TPE v DEN | TC C: KOR v SWE | TC B: ENG v FIN | |
| 30 APR THU (Day 7) | 1 | 10:00 | UBER CUP QF 1 | UBER CUP QF 2 | |
| 2 | 18:00 | UBER CUP QF 3 | UBER CUP QF 4 | ||
| 1 MAY FRI (Day 8) | 1 | 10:00 | THOMAS CUP QF 1 | THOMAS CUP QF 2 | |
| 2 | 18:00 | THOMAS CUP QF 3 | THOMAS CUP QF 4 | ||
| 2 MAY SAT (Day 9) | 1 | 10:00 | UBER CUP SF 1 | UBER CUP SF 2 | |
| 2 | 18:00 | THOMAS CUP SF 1 | THOMAS CUP SF 2 | ||
| 3 MAY SUN (Day 10) | – | 10:00 | UBER CUP FINAL | ||
| – | 18:00 | THOMAS CUP FINAL |
Strategic Matchups to Follow
The group stages are packed with narrative-rich encounters. On Day 1, powerhouse China begins its Uber Cup campaign against Ukraine. Meanwhile, the host nation Denmark will face a significant challenge in the Thomas Cup against South Korea during the evening session of the first day.
One of the most anticipated clashes occurs on Day 6, where China the defending champions faces India the 2022 champions in a Group A Thomas Cup battle. As India has risen to become a dominant force in men’s team badminton, this match on Court 1 will likely determine the top seed for the knockout stages.
The knockout rounds begin on April 30. These matches are often where the atmosphere in the arena shifts from professional focus to high-octane pressure, as one loss sends an entire national team home. By the time the Thomas Cup Final commences at 18:00 on May 3, the world will be watching to see if Denmark can defend their home turf or if a traditional power like China or Indonesia will take the trophy.
