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SUMMARY:2026 Swiss Open
DESCRIPTION:Updated on April 13\, 2026\n\n\nThe international badminton circuit returned to the heart of Europe as the Yonex Swiss Open 2026 took center stage at the historic St. Jakobshalle. As a vital part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300 series\, this prestigious tournament continued its long-standing tradition of bringing world-class athleticism to Switzerland. With a significant prize pool and crucial ranking points on the line\, the 2026 edition delivered high-stakes drama and elite competition that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final point was won. \n\n\n\n2026 Champions Gallery\n\n\n\nThe final day of competition on Sunday\, March 15\, saw a mix of dominant performances and nail-biting upsets. Here are the athletes who stood atop the podium in Basel: \n\n\n\n\nMen’s Singles (MS): Yushi Tanaka (Japan)\n\n\n\nWomen’s Singles (WS): Supanida Katethong (Thailand)\n\n\n\nMen’s Doubles (MD): Lee Fang-chih & Lee Fang-cen (Chinese Taipei)\n\n\n\nWomen’s Doubles (WD): Li Yijing & Wang Yiduo (China)\n\n\n\nMixed Doubles (XD): Cheng Xing & Zhang Chi (China)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Venue and Atmosphere\n\n\n\nThe action unfolded from 10 to 15 March 2026. For another year\, the St. Jakobshalle in Basel served as the battleground for the world’s best shuttlers. Known for its exceptional facilities and vibrant atmosphere\, the venue featured the signature green court mats for the competition area. Throughout the week\, fans filled the stands\, with doors opening as early as 08:30 on the opening day to catch the very first serves of the qualification rounds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrize Money Distribution\n\n\n\nA total prize fund of USD $250\,000 was at stake in Basel. The distribution followed BWF statutes\, with a 20% withholding tax applied to all winnings. The breakdown for the top finishers was as follows: \n\n\n\nCategoryWinnerRunner-upSemifinalistQuarterfinalistLast 16Men’s/Women’s Singles$18\,750$9\,500$3\,625$1\,500$875Doubles (per pair)$19\,750$9\,500$3\,500$1\,812$937\n\n\n\n(Note: Doubles prizes are awarded per pair). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPath to the Podium: Tournament Schedule\n\n\n\nThe tournament followed a progressive knockout format across six days of intense play: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 10 March: The tournament kicked off with Qualification rounds for all disciplines\, followed by the Round of 32 for Men’s and Women’s Doubles in the afternoon.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, 11 March: The Round of 32 continued for all events. This day was particularly crucial for finalists from the preceding All England Open 2026\, who were scheduled later to allow for travel and recovery.\n\n\n\nThursday\, 12 March: The “Sweet 16” round took place across four courts\, narrowing the field significantly.\n\n\n\nFriday\, 13 March: Quarterfinal action saw the intensity rise\, with matches split into two high-energy sessions.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 14 March: The pressure peaked during the Semifinals as the remaining contenders battled for a spot in the final showcase.\n\n\n\nSunday\, 15 March: The grand Finals took place on a single show court\, followed by the presentation ceremonies where the 2026 champions were officially crowned.
URL:https://badmintonworldtour.com/event/2026-swiss-open/
LOCATION:St. Jakobshalle\, St. Jakobs-Strasse 390\, Basel\, 4052\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:BWF World Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yonex Swiss Open":MAILTO:jt@swissopen.com
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