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2026 Thailand Masters
January 27 – February 1 UTC+7
The HSBC BWF World Tour returns to Bangkok for the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters 2026, a Super 300 event that promises high-octane action. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Bangkok, this tournament offers a crucial platform for rising stars and established players to claim early-season glory and valuable ranking points.
Tournament Essentials
- Dates: January 27 – February 1, 2026
- Venue: Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
- Level: HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300
- Total Prize Money: US$250,000
Stars to Watch
The draws have revealed an exciting lineup across all five disciplines. Here are some of the key contenders vying for the title:
Men’s Singles: Top seed Loh Kean Yew (SGP) leads the field, looking to assert his dominance early in the year. He will face stiff competition from promising talents like Alwi Farhan (INA) and Justin Hoh (MAS), who are seeded second and sixth, respectively. Keep an eye on home favorite Kantaphon Wangcharoen (THA), whose matches are sure to electrify the local crowd.
Women’s Singles: Thailand’s own Supanida Katethong enters as the top seed, carrying the hopes of the host nation. She is joined by a strong international contingent, including Sung Shuo-yun (TPE) and Japan’s Hina Akechi, seeded 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Provisional Schedule (UTC+7)
- Tuesday, Jan 27: Qualifying Rounds & First Round (MD/WD) – Starts 09:00 / 15:00
- Wednesday, Jan 28: First Round (All Events) – Starts 09:00
- Thursday, Jan 29: Second Round – Starts 12:00
- Friday, Jan 30: Quarter-Finals – Starts 13:00
- Saturday, Jan 31: Semi-Finals – Starts 12:00
- Sunday, Feb 1: Finals – Starts 12:00
Prize Money Distribution
The total prize pool of US$250,000 is distributed as follows:
- Singles (MS/WS):
- Winner: $18,750
- Runner-Up: $9,500
- Semi-Finalist: $3,625
- Quarter-Finalist: $1,500
- Round of 16: $875
- Doubles (MD/WD/XD) – Per Pair:
- Winners: $19,750
- Runners-Up: $9,500
- Semi-Finalists: $3,500
- Quarter-Finalists: $1,812.50
- Round of 16: $937.50
(Note: A 5% tax deduction applies to all prize money winnings under Thai regulations).
TV Broadcast Schedule
Fans can catch the action live during the later stages of the tournament. The provisional broadcast schedule is:
- Saturday, Jan 31 (Semi-Finals): 8 matches starting at 12:00
- Sunday, Feb 1 (Finals): 5 matches starting at 12:00
2026 Champions
(To be updated after the tournament concludes)
- Men’s Singles: TBD
- Women’s Singles: TBD
- Men’s Doubles: TBD
- Women’s Doubles: TBD
- Mixed Doubles: TBD