Where to Watch Indonesia Open 2026 | BWF Super 1000
The HSBC BWF World Tour Super 1000 circuit reaches one of its most anticipated stops of the year: the Polytron Indonesia Open 2026. Scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 June 2026, this prestigious tournament brings together the world’s elite badminton athletes to battle for supreme glory, massive world ranking points, and a lucrative prize pool.
Known globally for its electric atmosphere, passionate local fans, and high-stakes drama, the Indonesia Open is a must-watch event for sports enthusiasts everywhere. Whether you are rooting for your favorite players from Asia, Europe, the Americas, or anywhere else across the globe, staying updated on where and when to catch the live action is essential.
Below is your comprehensive, ultimate guide detailing the official international TV broadcast partners, regional digital channels, and the complete broadcasting schedule for the 2026 Indonesia Open.
1. International Broadcast Partners by Region
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has partnered with major television and digital networks worldwide to ensure fans do not miss a single smash, rally, or dramatic finish. Find your respective country or region below to see exactly where the tournament is streaming or airing.
Asia
Asia remains a powerhouse for badminton fandom, and the 2026 tournament features robust coverage across the continent:
- Indonesia (Host Country): Local fans can watch domestic coverage via MNC on the iNews channel. Additionally, digital streaming is available courtesy of tournament sponsor Polytron Indonesia via their official YouTube channel.
- China: Extensive broadcasting options are available across multiple major platforms including BesTV (BesTV IPTV / BesTV OTT), Huya (Huya Badminton), Migu (Migu Sports), Youku (Youku Sports), GRT / GDTV (GRT Sports), CBA (CBA Video System via WeChat), and CBSAT (CMC Mobile).
- Malaysia: Fans can catch live coverage through Astro (Astro Badminton) and Sooka (Astro Badminton 2).
- Singapore: Live matches will air on Singtel (mio Sports and mio Sports 2) as well as Starhub (Hub Sports 1 and Hub Sports 2).
- Chinese Taipei: Broadcast exclusively by ELTA on the ELTA SPORTS 3 and ELTA SPORTS 2 channels.
- Hong Kong: Tuned in via PCCW on Now Sports Plus (Channel 680 / C1) and Now Sports 1 (Channel 631 / C2).
- Pan India (including Maldives, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan): Broadcasted by Jiostar via JioHotstar, Star Sports Select 2 HD, and Star Sports Select 2 SD.
- Korea: Managed by SPOTV Eclat broadcasting live on SPOTV.
- Thailand: Covered extensively by True Visions across the True Sports 5 and True Sports 7 channels.
- Vietnam: Broadcasted by VTVCAB across VTVCab On Sports News, VTVCab On Sports, VTVprime OTT, and VTV On Plus OTT.
- Macau: Fans can watch via TDM on the TDM Official Website, TDM App, and TDM Sport.
Europe
European badminton fans have dedicated broadcast corridors providing high-definition feeds of the Super 1000 event:
- Denmark: Live coverage is provided by TV2 across TV 2 Play, TV 2 Sport, and TV 2 Sport X.
- France: Action is streamed via L’Equipe on the L’Equipe Live OTT platform.
- Germany: Fans can stream matches directly through SportEurope.tv.
- Russia: Televised by Match TV on the Матч! Игра (Match! Igra) channel.
- Ukraine: Covered by MAINCAST SPORT on the Maincast channel.
Rest of the World
For viewers located outside of the traditional Asian and European zones, several global options ensure comprehensive coverage:
- United States: Available via a variety of digital providers including Amazon FireTV, DIRECTV, Sling Freestream, Anoki LiveTVx, LocalNow, Sports.tv, Tablo TV, Distro TV, Free Live Sports, and Plex—all carrying the Sports Illustrated TV (FAST Channel).
- South America, Central America, & Caribbean: Broadcasted by Disney+ streaming on ESPN. This extensive coverage spans a long list of territories including Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Bahamas, and many more.
- Africa: Fans across the African continent can follow the live tournament action through Discover Sport on
DiscoverSport.com. - Global / Unrepresented Regions: For regions without exclusive broadcasting rights, live streaming is officially brought to you directly by BWF TV.
2. Official International TV Broadcast Schedule
The 2026 Polytron Indonesia Open features a rigorous six-day tournament structure. Broadcasts are split between Court 1 (C1) and Court 2 (C2) during the early and mid-tournament stages before consolidating to a single show court for the high-stakes semifinals and finals.
The following schedule tracks the designated television courts, the planned number of matches per court, and the local start times (WIB / Western Indonesian Time):
| Date | No. of TV Courts | Matches on Court 1 (C1) | Matches on Court 2 (C2) | Start Time (Local) |
| Tue, 02 June 2026 (Opening Round) | 2 | 10 | — | 09:00 |
| Wed, 03 June 2026 (Round of 32 Continued) | 2 | 10 | 8 | 09:00 |
| Thu, 04 June 2026 (Round of 16) | 2 | 10 | 8 | 09:00 |
| Fri, 05 June 2026 (Quarterfinals – Morning) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 09:00 |
| Fri, 05 June 2026 (Quarterfinals – Evening) | 2 | 8 | 6 | 13:30 |
| Sat, 06 June 2026 (Semifinals) | 1 | 10 | — | 12:00 |
| Sun, 07 June 2026 (Finals) | 1 | 5 | — | 14:00 |
Note: Additional domestic-only TV matches may be independently produced to highlight specific local athletes. Any extra scheduling details are communicated officially during the pre-tournament Team Managers’ Meeting.
3. What to Expect at the 2026 Indonesia Open
As an elite Super 1000 tier event, the Polytron Indonesia Open guarantees the participation of nearly all the top-15 ranked players in the world across five distinct disciplines: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Because the Olympic cycle and year-end World Tour Finals qualification depend heavily on points gathered at Super 1000 events, players come into Jakarta in peak physical condition. The Istora Senayan stadium is historically famous for creating a wall of sound that tests the mental fortitude of even the most experienced veterans.
For international viewers tuning in via the channels listed above, the early rounds on Tuesday through Thursday provide wall-to-wall badminton action starting early in the morning. By Friday, the pressure reaches a boiling point during the split-session Quarterfinals, setting up a blockbuster weekend where only the absolute best step onto the lone television court on Saturday and Sunday to claim one of badminton’s most coveted trophies.
Be sure to double-check your local listings against the Western Indonesian Time (WIB) schedule above, set your reminders, and enjoy world-class badminton at its finest!