2026 Uber Cup: China vs. Malaysia Quarterfinal Schedule
The knockout stage of the 2026 Uber Cup has arrived, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as defending champions China face off against a spirited Malaysian squad. Taking place at the Forum Horsens in Denmark, this quarterfinal clash on Court 1 promises intense rallies and high-level strategy as both teams vie for a spot in the semifinals.
China enters as the favorite, sporting a deep roster featuring top-ranked players like Wang Zhiyi and Olympic champion Chen Yufei. However, Malaysia has shown great resilience throughout the group stages and will look to their young talents and experienced leaders like Goh Jin Wei to pull off a historic upset.
The action begins at 10:00 AM local time, which is a prime 4:00 PM start for fans following from Malaysia and China.
Match Schedule: China vs. Malaysia
- Date: April 30, 2026
- Venue: Forum Horsens, Court 1
- Stage: Quarterfinals (QF)
| Match | Category | China (CHN) | vs. | Malaysia (MAS) | Local Time (UTC+2) | MY / CN Time (UTC+8) |
| 1 | WS 1 | Wang Zhiyi | vs. | K. Letshanaa | 10:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 2 | WD 1 | Liu Shengshu / Tan Ning | vs. | Ong Xin Yee / Carmen Ting | 10:50 AM* | 04:50 PM* |
| 3 | WS 2 | Chen Yufei | vs. | Wong Ling Ching | 11:40 AM* | 05:40 PM* |
| 4 | WD 2 | Jia Yifan / Zhang Shuxian | vs. | Low Zi Yu / N. Maisarah | 12:30 PM* | 06:30 PM* |
| 5 | WS 3 | Han Yue | vs. | Goh Jin Wei | 01:20 PM* | 07:20 PM* |
*Estimated start times; matches follow a “Followed By” schedule and depend on the length of previous rubbers.
Where to Watch: Broadcast & Streaming
Fans can catch every serve and smash through the following official platforms:
- In China:
- Television: CCTV-5 (China Central Television)
- Digital/Streaming: Migu Video, BesTV, Huya, Youku, and the CBA Video System (via WeChat).
- In Malaysia:
- Television: Astro Badminton 1 & 2 (Channels 814/815)
- Digital/Streaming: Astro GO and the Sooka streaming app.
- Global Access:
- BWF TV: Live streaming available on the BWF YouTube channel (subject to geo-blocking in territories with exclusive rights).
- Olympic Channel: Available via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app.
Key Matchups to Watch
- The Lead-Off (WS1): Wang Zhiyi has been in stellar form, and her defensive consistency will be a major hurdle for Malaysia’s Letshanaa. A win here would give China massive early momentum.
- The Doubles Battle (WD1): China’s powerhouse duo Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning face the young Malaysian pair of Ong Xin Yee and Carmen Ting. The Malaysians will need to find gaps in the world-class Chinese defense to stay in the set.
- The Veteran Test (WS3): If the tie reaches the final singles, Han Yue will face Goh Jin Wei. Goh is known for her tactical brilliance and fighting spirit, making this a potentially thrilling deciding match.
Quarterfinal Rule: Unlike the group stage, the tie ends as soon as one team reaches three wins (Best-of-Five). However, in many major team events, all matches may still be played if time permits for fans and broadcast schedules.
