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SUMMARY:[year] US Open Badminton Championships
DESCRIPTION:Source: USA Badminton Facebook\n\n\n\nThe dynamic sport of badminton is returning to Southern California. The 2026 Yonex US Open Badminton Championships promise a week of fast-paced rallies\, exceptional athletic skill\, and intense global competition. \n\n\n\nAs a prominent stop on the global badminton circuit\, this tournament features elite players from across the globe competing for essential ranking points and a substantial financial purse. Below is a comprehensive structural overview of everything you need to know about this major sports event\, covering tournament schedules\, venue details\, financial structures\, and notable athletes to follow. \n\n\n\nTournament Dates and Venue\n\n\n\nThe 2026 US Open Badminton Championships will take place over six days\, from June 23 to June 28\, 2026. \n\n\n\nVenue Breakdown\n\n\n\n\nStadium: Titan Gym\n\n\n\nLocation: California State University\, Fullerton (CSUF)\n\n\n\nCity/State: Fullerton\, California\, USA\n\n\n\n\nTitan Gym is a classic\, high-energy sports arena well-regarded by regional sports enthusiasts. Located on the campus of California State University Fullerton\, the facility provides an intimate setting where fans can view the action up close. For professional badminton\, the venue will be configured to handle up to four courts simultaneously during the opening rounds\, eventualizing into a single\, high-stakes television show court for Sunday’s finals. \n\n\n\nEvent Status\n\n\n\nThe tournament is officially sanctioned as part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300 circuit. This status places it as a Grade 2 (Level 5) event within the Badminton World Federation structure. Super 300 tournaments are important entry points for rising international stars trying to secure ranking points to break into the global top tier\, alongside established top-20 veterans seeking consistent competitive play and podium titles. \n\n\n\nProvisional Competition Schedule\n\n\n\nThe tournament uses a standard direct-elimination knockout format across five core disciplines: Men’s Singles (MS)\, Women’s Singles (WS)\, Men’s Doubles (MD)\, Women’s Doubles (WD)\, and Mixed Doubles (XD). \n\n\n\nBelow is the provisional schedule of play for the week. Please keep in mind that the exact order of play and match times remain subject to change at the sole discretion of the Tournament Referee. \n\n\n\nDaily Match Schedule\n\nDraws\n\n\n\nDateDisciplinesTournament RoundNumber of CourtsDoors OpenStart TimeTuesday\, 23 JuneAll DisciplinesMD & WDQualification RoundsRound of 32 (Excl. Qualifiers)408:3015:3009:0016:00Wednesday\, 24 JuneAll DisciplinesRound of 32 (Main Draw)409:3010:00Thursday\, 25 JuneAll DisciplinesRound of 16411:3012:00Friday\, 26 JuneAll DisciplinesQuarterfinals314:3015:00Saturday\, 27 JuneAll DisciplinesSemifinals211:0012:00Sunday\, 28 JuneAll DisciplinesChampionship Finals111:0012:00\n\n\n\nCritical Scheduling Notes\n\n\n\n\nThe Macau Open Rule: To prevent logistical conflicts and ensure athlete well-being\, any finalist from the Sands China Ltd. Macau Open Badminton 2026 will have their main draw first-round matches scheduled on Wednesday\, June 24. This excludes any players forced to go through the qualification rounds\, as all qualifying brackets must conclude on Tuesday\, June 23. \n\n\n\n\nPrize Money and Points Distribution\n\n\n\nThe 2026 US Open features a total prize fund of US$250\,000. The money is distributed in strict accordance with BWF Statute 5.3.5. \n\n\n\nPrize Money Breakdown\n\n\n\nThe financial payouts differ slightly between the individual singles categories and the collaborative doubles pairs. For doubles events\, the financial figures noted with an asterisk (*) represent the total collective fund allocated per pair\, rather than per individual athlete. \n\n\n\nDisciplineWinnerRunner-upSemifinalistQuarterfinalistLast 16 (R16)Men’s Singles$18\,750.00$9\,500.00$3\,625.00$1\,500.00$875.00Women’s Singles$18\,750.00$9\,500.00$3\,625.00$1\,500.00$875.00Men’s Doubles$19\,750.00*$9\,500.00*$3\,500.00*$1\,812.50*$937.50*Women’s Doubles$19\,750.00*$9\,500.00*$3\,500.00*$1\,812.50*$937.50*Mixed Doubles$19\,750.00*$9\,500.00*$3\,500.00*$1\,812.50*$937.50*\n\n\n\nImportant Tax Regulations for Foreign Athletes\n\n\n\nForeign competitors must navigate specific legal financial realities when playing in the United States. USA Badminton explicitly advises that any non-U.S. citizen who wins prize money at the US Open may be subject to an Income Tax withholding of 30%. \n\n\n\nThis percentage can be lower if a specific tax treaty applies between the athlete’s home nation and the United States. These necessary deductions are automatically withheld from the payout check and sent to the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Foreign players are highly encouraged to consult a licensed tax advisor to discuss their specific personal tax liabilities before the start of the competition. \n\n\n\nBWF World Ranking Points\n\n\n\nBeyond the monetary rewards\, players fight for positions on the BWF World Rankings list. A strong finish in Fullerton can drastically improve a player’s seeding for larger Super 500 and Super 1000 tournaments down the road. \n\n\n\nThe points for a BWF Tour Super 300 event follow a set structure based on where an athlete finishes in the tournament bracket: \n\n\n\n\nWinner: 7\,000 points\n\n\n\nRunner-up: 5\,950 points\n\n\n\nSemifinalists (3rd/4th place): 4\,900 points\n\n\n\nQuarterfinalists (5th-8th place): 3\,850 points\n\n\n\nLast 16 (9th-16th place): 2\,750 points\n\n\n\nLast 32 (17th-32nd place): 1\,670 points\n\n\n\n\nStars to Watch\n\n\n\nThe provisional entry lists indicate a balanced mix of global icons\, regional continental champions\, and domestic American contenders hoping to capture a title on home soil. \n\n\n\nComplete Entry List\n\n\n\nMen’s Singles: A Clash of Playing Styles\n\n\n\nThe men’s draw features a fascinating dynamic between defensive experience and young\, aggressive offensive speed. \n\n\n\n\nChou Tien-chen (Chinese Taipei): Entering the event as the top seed and ranked number 6 globally with 82\,080 points\, the highly experienced veteran remains the gold standard of consistency. Having played 28 tournaments over the past year\, Chou’s patience and court coverage make him the clear favorite.\n\n\n\nLakshya Sen (India): Seeded 2nd and ranked 11th in the world\, Sen is one of the most explosive movers in badminton. His diving defenses and lightning-fast net kills make him an immediate crowd favorite.\n\n\n\nKidambi Srikanth (India): A former world number 1 currently ranked 27th globally. Srikanth brings creative deception and a legacy of elite shot-making to the draw as the 5th seed.\n\n\n\nBrian Yang (Canada): The Pan-American powerhouse enters as the 3rd seed. Ranked 32nd in the world\, Yang knows local playing conditions well and represents North America’s best hope for an upset.\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s Singles: Local Legacies and Continental Contenders\n\n\n\nThe women’s singles event features technical masters alongside a highly anticipated hometown return. \n\n\n\n\nMichelle Li (Canada): The top seed and world number 10 continues to anchor the Pan-American badminton scene. Her physical baseline game makes her incredibly tough to beat in a three-game match.\n\n\n\nBeiwen Zhang (USA): As the 4th seed and world number 25\, Zhang is the local favorite. She holds deep historical ties to this event as a two-time champion (winning in 2014 and 2025). Her pursuit of a third home title will be a central storyline of the tournament.\n\n\n\nLine Christophersen (Denmark): The 2nd seed from Denmark brings classic European tactical precision and powerful steep slicing down the lines.\n\n\n\n\nDoubles Categories: High-Speed Dynamics\n\n\n\nThe doubles disciplines will be played at an incredibly rapid pace\, featuring distinct international duels. \n\n\n\n\nMen’s Doubles – Ben Lane & Sean Vendy (England): The English tandem enters as the world number 13 and the top seed. Known for their fast mid-court defensive transitions and vocal energy\, they are the pairing to beat.\n\n\n\nMixed Doubles – Presley Smith & Jennie Gai (USA): Carrying the banner for American doubles\, this young tandem enters as the top seed in the mixed discipline\, ranked 21st in the world. Their established court chemistry gives them an excellent shot at a historic home gold.\n\n\n\n\nBroadcast Information\n\n\n\nFor fans unable to travel to Fullerton\, California\, the final stages of the competition will be widely available through international media channels. \n\n\n\nThe international television broadcast schedule is focused heavily on the critical weekend rounds: \n\n\n\n\nSemifinals (Saturday\, 27 June 2026): Broadcast coverage begins at 12:00 PM local time\, showcasing a total of 8 pivotal matches across the different disciplines.\n\n\n\nChampionship Finals (Sunday\, 28 June 2026): The final broadcast begins at 12:00 PM local time\, bringing fans all 5 trophy matches back-to-back.
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