- This event has passed.
2025 Denmark Open
Table of Contents
Last Updated on October 19, 2025
The 2025 Denmark Open (also known as the Victor Denmark Open 2025 for sponsorship reasons) was a badminton tournament held at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, Denmark, from 14 to 19 October 2025. It was the 74th edition of the Denmark Open championships, and part of the BWF World Tour Super 750 tournaments on the 2025 BWF World Tour. This event featured a total prize fund of US$950,000.
Jonatan Christie defeated Shi Yuqi in men’s singles final, claiming his second title of the year. He previously won Korea Open Super 500 in late September.
An Se-young is the champion in women’s singles event. She managed to secure victory over Wang Zhiyi in the final, claiming her 8th title of the year (4th Super 750 title of 2025).
Champions
| Event | Champion(s) | Runner(s)-up |
| Men’s Singles | 🇮🇩 Jonatan Christie [6] | 🇨🇳 Shi Yuqi [1] |
| 13–21, 21–15, 21–15 | ||
| Women’s Singles | 🇰🇷 An Se-young [1] | 🇨🇳 Wang Zhiyi [2] |
| 21–5, 24–22 | ||
| Men’s Doubles | 🇯🇵 Takuro Hoki 🇯🇵 Yugo Kobayashi |
🇮🇩 Fajar Alfian [7] 🇮🇩 Muhammad Shohibul Fikri |
| 21–18, 15–21, 21–19 | ||
| Women’s Doubles | 🇰🇷 Baek Ha-na [6] 🇰🇷 Lee So-hee |
🇰🇷 Kim Hye-jeong [3] 🇰🇷 Kong Hee-yong |
| 15–21, 21–14, 21–15 | ||
| Mixed Doubles | 🇨🇳 Feng Yanzhe [2] 🇨🇳 Huang Dongping |
🇨🇳 Jiang Zhenbang [1] 🇨🇳 Wei Yaxin |
| 21–13, 21–9 | ||
2024 Champions
| Men’s Singles | Anders Antonsen (DEN) |
| Women’s Singles | Wang Zhiyi (CHN) |
| Men’s Doubles | Liang Weikeng / Wang Chang (CHN) |
| Women’s Doubles | Rin Iwanaga / Nakanishi (JPN) |
| Mixed Doubles | Feng Yanzhe / Huang Dongping (CHN) |
Tournament Schedule
All times are local, Central European Summer Time (UTC+2).
| Dates | Round | Start Time |
| Tue, October 14 Match Schedule | Round of 32 (Top Half) | 9:00 AM |
| Wed, October 15 Match Schedule | Round of 32 (Bottom Half) | 9:00 AM |
| Thu, October 16 Match Schedule | Round of 16 | 9:00 AM |
| Fri, October 17 Match Schedule | Quarter-Finals | 12:00 PM |
| Sat, October 18 Match Schedule | Semi-Finals | 9:00 AM |
| Sun, October 19 Match Schedule | Finals | 12:00 PM |
TV Broadcast Schedule
For this event, Courts 1 and 2 will be featured in the television broadcast. Typically, television coverage for Court 1 spans from the earlier rounds through the finals, while Court 2’s broadcast usually focuses on mid-week matches. We recommend checking with your local broadcasters for specific details in your region. For comprehensive viewing, you can stream matches from all courts on the BWF TV YouTube channel from the tournament’s opening day. Here is the complete schedule:
Court 1
| Dates | No. of Matches | Start Time |
| Wed, October 15 | 10 | 9:00 AM |
| Thu, October 16 | 10 | 9:00 AM |
| Fri, October 17 | 10 | 12:00 PM |
| Sat, October 18 | 10 | 9:00 AM |
| Sun, October 19 | 5 | 12:00 PM |
Court 2
| Dates | No. of Matches | Start Time |
| Thu, October 16 | 8 | 9:00 AM |
| Fri, October 17 | 8 | 12:00 PM |
Prize Money
The total prize money for this year’s edition of Denmark Open is US$950,000, up $100,000 from previous edition’s $850,000. The prize distribution is as follows:
| Round | Singles | Doubles |
| Winner | $66,500 | $70,300 |
| Finals | $32,300 | $33,250 |
| Semi-Finals | $13,300 | $13,300 |
| Quarter-Finals | $5,225 | $5,937.50 |
| Round of 16 | $2,850 | $3,087.50 |
| Round of 32 | $950 | $950 |
Denmark Open Status on BWF World Tour
| Year | Status | Prize Money |
| 2018 | Super 750 | US$775,000 |
| 2019 | Super 750 | US$775,000 |
| 2020 | Super 750 | US$750,000 |
| 2021 | Super 1000 | US$850,000 |
| 2022 | Super 750 | US$750,000 |
| 2023 | Super 750 | US$850,000 |
| 2024 | Super 750 | US$850,000 |
| 2025 | Super 750 | US$950,000 |
| 2026 | Super 750 | US$950,000 |
About the Tournament
The Denmark Open stands as one of the most prestigious and long-standing tournaments in the international badminton calendar, boasting a rich history that dates back to its inaugural event in 1936 under the name “International Championships of Denmark.” It holds the distinction of being the world’s second-oldest active badminton tournament, only surpassed by the All England Open. Organized annually by Badminton Denmark, the event is a key stop for the world’s elite players, showcasing the sport at its highest level.
Currently, the Denmark Open is classified as a BWF World Tour Super 750 event, a tier that places it among the most significant tournaments on the Badminton World Federation circuit, drawing all of the sport’s top-ranked competitors. The tournament typically takes place in October and offers a substantial prize money purse, often exceeding $850,000 USD, which further solidifies its importance to professional players aiming for world rankings and substantial earnings.
For many years, the host city for this major event has been Odense, Denmark’s third-largest city and the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. The tournament is primarily held at the Jyske Bank Arena (also known as Arena Fyn), which provides an intense and intimate atmosphere for spectators. Danish players are often highly motivated on home soil, and the tournament has seen numerous local legends lift the trophy, including record eight-time Men’s Singles champion Morten Frost and, more recently, current stars like Viktor Axelsen and Anders Antonsen.
Over its long history, the tournament has evolved both in name and location, moving between various Danish cities before settling in Odense. Its enduring legacy is a testament to Denmark’s deep-rooted passion for badminton. The Denmark Open not only features the professional circuit but also runs parallel international tournaments for junior and senior players, emphasizing the country’s commitment to the sport at all levels. It is consistently a benchmark for world-class badminton, celebrated for its high-caliber matches and fantastic stadium atmosphere.
The Venue: Arena Fyn
Arena Fyn, officially known as the Jyske Bank Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a prominent multi-purpose indoor venue located in the city of Odense, Denmark. Since its opening in 2007, it has become a central hub for major sporting events, concerts, and large-scale entertainment shows in the region of Funen (Fyn).
The arena boasts a modern and flexible design, allowing it to easily transform its configuration based on the event. It can accommodate approximately 4,000 spectators for sports events and has a larger capacity of up to 5,500 for concerts where the floor is utilized for standing room. This versatility makes it a crucial facility for the area.
Its most famous annual sporting role is serving as the dedicated home for the prestigious Denmark Open badminton tournament, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event that attracts the world’s top badminton players. The arena’s intimate setup for badminton creates an intense and electrifying atmosphere, placing spectators close to the action.
Beyond the Denmark Open, Arena Fyn is the home court for the professional women’s handball team, Odense Håndbold. The venue has also hosted other notable events, including the Danish Open WTA tennis tournament in the past, and major national events like the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (the Danish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest).
The arena is conveniently located adjacent to the Odense Congress Center (OCC), with which it shares logistics and facilities, including extensive parking and on-site dining options. Its status as a high-capacity, well-equipped venue in the heart of Denmark ensures that Arena Fyn remains a critical destination for world-class sports and cultural experiences.