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2025 Arctic Open
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Last Updated on October 12, 2025
The 2025 Arctic Open (also known as the Clash of Clans Arctic Open 2025 powered by Yonex for sponsorship reasons) was a badminton tournament held at the Energia Areena in Vantaa, Finland, from October 7 to October 12, 2025. It was the 3rd edition of the Arctic Open championships, and part of the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournaments on the 2025 BWF World Tour. This event featured a total prize fund of US$475,000.
Champions
| Event | Champion(s) | Runner(s)-up |
| Men’s Singles | 🇹🇼 Chou Tien-chen | 🇹🇭 Kunlavut Vitidsarn |
| 21–11, 13–21, 21–19 | ||
| Women’s Singles | 🇯🇵 Akane Yamaguchi [1] | 🇹🇭 Busanan Ongbamrungphan [4] |
| 21–19, 21–16 | ||
| Men’s Doubles | 🏴 Ben Lane [SWM] 🏴 Sean Vendy |
🇲🇾 Aaron Chia [1] 🇲🇾 Soh Wooi Yik |
| 21–18, 25–27, 21–17 | ||
| Women’s Doubles | 🇲🇾 Pearly Tan [2] 🇲🇾 Thinaah Muralitharan |
🇯🇵 Rin Iwanaga [3] 🇯🇵 Kie Nakanishi |
| 21–7, 21–9 | ||
| Mixed Doubles | 🇨🇳 Jiang Zhenbang [1] 🇨🇳 Wei Yaxin |
China Feng Yanzhe [2] China Huang Dongping |
| 21–19, 24–22 | ||
About the Tournament
The Arctic Open is a significant new fixture on the international badminton calendar, making its debut as a BWF World Tour Super 500 event in October 2023. Hosted in Vantaa, Finland, at the Energia Areena, this tournament immediately raised the profile of competitive badminton in the Nordic region by attracting many of the world’s top players with its substantial prize money, which totaled US$420,000 in its inaugural year.
While officially a new Super 500 tournament on the BWF World Tour, the Arctic Open is widely considered by many to be the successor to the long-running Finnish Open and Finnish International tournaments. The Arctic Open championship itself actually traces its history back to the original Finnish international event founded in 1990. The elevation to a Super 500 status represents a major step up, placing it on the same tier as events like the Japan Masters, Korea Open, and Malaysia Masters.
Its Super 500 ranking ensures a high level of competition across all five disciplines—Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles—as players compete for crucial ranking points and Olympic qualification points. The tournament holds the distinction of being one of the few Super 500 events held in Europe, and its unique, new branding promises an exciting, high-stakes competition set against a distinctive Arctic backdrop. The successful debut in 2023 saw champions like Lee Zii Jia (Men’s Singles) and Han Yue (Women’s Singles) etch their names into the tournament’s history.
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Schedule
All times are local, Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3).
| Dates | Round | Start Time |
| Tue, October 7 Match Schedule | Qualifying Rounds | 8:00 AM |
| Round of 32 (WS/XD) | 1:30 PM | |
| Wed, October 8 Match Schedule | Round of 32 | 9:00 AM |
| Thu, October 9 Match Schedule | Round of 16 | 10:00 AM |
| Fri, October 10 Match Schedule | Quarter-Finals | 1:00 PM |
| Sat, October 11 Match Schedule | Semi-Finals | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | ||
| Sun, October 12 Match Schedule | Finals | 11:00 AM |
TV Broadcast Schedule
Televised coverage for this event is limited to Court 1, typically airing on the final four days of competition. For complete access to all matches from all courts, the BWF TV YouTube channel offers live streaming from the tournament’s opening day. Here’s a detailed broadcast schedule:
| Dates | No. of Matches | Start Time |
| Thu, October 9 | 8 | 10:00 AM |
| Fri, October 10 | 8 | 1:00 PM |
| Sat, October 11 | 5 | 11:00 AM |
| 3 | 5:00 PM | |
| Sun, October 12 | 5 | 11:00 AM |
Prize Money
The total prize money for this year’s edition of Arctic Open is US$475,000. Here’s the breakdown:
| Round | Singles | Doubles |
| Champion | $35,625 | $37,525 |
| Runner-up | $18,050 | $18,050 |
| Semifinals | $6,887.50 | $6,650 |
| Quarterfinals | $2,850 | $3,443.75 |
| Round of 16 | $1,662.50 | $1,781.25 |
Arctic Open Status on BWF World Tour
| Year | Status | Prize Money |
| 2018 | No competition | – |
| 2019 | No competition | – |
| 2020 | No competition | – |
| 2021 | No competition | – |
| 2022 | No competition | – |
| 2023 | Super 500 | US$420,000 |
| 2024 | Super 500 | US$420,000 |
| 2025 | Super 500 | US$475,000 |
| 2026 | Super 500 | US$500,000 |
The Venue: Energia Areena
The stage for the prestigious Arctic Open is the renowned Energia Areena, a modern and versatile multi-purpose indoor sports venue located in the Myyrmäki Sports Park in Vantaa, Finland. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities, the arena has been recognized as the “Sports Venue of the Year” by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, attesting to its world-class quality.
As the host for a BWF World Tour Super 500 event, the Energia Areena is expertly transformed to meet the exacting standards of elite international badminton. It is configured to create a spectacular atmosphere, complete with dedicated court lighting and ample spectator space to ensure an optimal viewing experience for the fans and perfect conditions for the athletes. The venue has a significant capacity, capable of hosting up to 3,500 spectators in its full auditorium configuration, with approximately 2,500 seated, making it one of the largest indoor sports facilities in the Helsinki metropolitan area.
The Areena is a true sporting hub, equipped to handle a variety of indoor sports, including badminton, basketball, floorball, and more, a testament to its flexible 2,500 square meter playing field. Its experience in hosting major badminton events is solidified by its previous role as the venue for the 2021 Sudirman Cup, further proving its capability to manage a top-tier world event like the Arctic Open. The venue’s modern infrastructure and professional setup ensure that the “coolest badminton World Tour event” provides an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike.