BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – The stage is set at the Utilita Arena Birmingham as the badminton world turns its collective gaze toward the most prestigious stop on the tour: the 2026 Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships. Running from March 3rd to March 8th, this year’s Men’s Singles (MS) draw promises a gauntlet of high-stakes matchups…
MÜLHEIM AN DER RUHR, GERMANY – The international badminton spotlight shifts to Germany this week as the Yonex German Open 2026 kicks off at the Westenergie Sporthalle. As a key Super 300 event on the HSBC BWF World Tour, the tournament offers players a vital opportunity to secure world ranking points and a share of…
The French Badminton Federation (FFBad) has officially sent shockwaves through the sporting world with a major announcement: the 2026 Yonex Internationaux de France de Badminton (IFB) or Yonex French Open is heading to a brand-new home. From October 20 to 25, 2026, the elite Super 750 tournament will take center stage at the Arena Grand…
MÜLHEIM AN DER RUHR – The draw for the 2026 German Open (Super 300) has been released, setting the stage for an exciting week of badminton at the Westenergie Sporthalle. With top seeds Christo Popov (France) and Li Shifeng (China) anchoring the bracket, fans can expect a mix of European power and Asian technical mastery….
KUALA LUMPUR – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) today officially unveiled the tournament hosts for the 2027-2030 World Tour cycle, confirming that the Malaysia Open will retain its prestigious Super 1000 status. The announcement, made earlier today in Kuala Lumpur, cements Malaysia’s position at the pinnacle of world badminton for another four years. However, the…
HONG KONG – In a landmark development for Asian sports, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced today, February 9, 2026, that the Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships has been officially upgraded to a World Tour Super 750 event for the 2027–2030 cycle. This promotion from its long-standing Super 500 status marks a significant milestone for…
KUALA LUMPUR, 09 February 2026 — The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially confirmed the tournament hosts for its revamped 36-tournament World Tour, spanning from 2027 to 2030. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the BWF’s “bold new plans” for the future of the sport, introducing a more integrated and lucrative global circuit. A…
KUALA LUMPUR – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has unveiled a transformative roadmap for the sport’s 2027–2034 cycle, marking a radical departure from traditional tournament structures. In partnership with commercial giant Infront, the BWF is set to double its broadcast output and overhaul its most prestigious events to favor player health and fan engagement. Beginning…
KUALA LUMPUR – The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has officially announced a strategic expansion of its national coaching department, appointing three seasoned experts to key roles. The move is part of a broader initiative to reinforce the nation’s coaching framework and streamline the transition of talent from the junior ranks to the professional world…