2025 BWF World Championships

Last Updated on August 22, 2025

The 2025 BWF World Championships (also known as the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025 for sponsorship reasons) will be the 29th edition of the BWF World Championships, a prestigious global badminton tournament organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The event is scheduled to be held from August 25 to August 31, 2025, at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France. This marks the second time Paris will host the BWF World Championships, with the previous occasion being in 2010.

This year’s tournament carries an extra layer of anticipation, particularly for Malaysian fans, as it marks the long-awaited return of men’s singles star Lee Zii Jia. Following his participation in the All England Open in March, Lee was sidelined due to a recurring ankle injury, which had limited his competitive play for a significant part of the year. This injury forced him to withdraw from several major tournaments, raising concerns about his form and readiness. However, after months of intensive rehabilitation and training, the 2021 All England champion is poised to make his comeback on the world stage.

His return is more than just a personal milestone; it’s a pivotal moment for Malaysia’s men’s singles hopes. Despite a challenging year and a drop in his world ranking, Lee Zii Jia secured his spot in the championships through a protected ranking from the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The tournament draw has placed him on a challenging path, with a tough first-round opponent and a potential early clash against a top-ranked player.

Tournament Details

Host City Selection

Paris was officially awarded the hosting rights for the 2025 BWF World Championships in November 2018. The selection was part of a larger announcement by the BWF, unveiling 18 major badminton event hosts spanning from 2019 to 2025, aimed at providing long-term certainty for event organizers and participants. The Adidas Arena, a new multi-purpose indoor arena inaugurated for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, was chosen as the venue, offering a state-of-the-art setting for the championship.

Competition Format

The 2025 BWF World Championships will feature five traditional disciplines: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. The tournament will follow a straight knockout format, where losing a match results in elimination. All matches will be played as the best of three games, with each game contested to 21 points. A player or pair must win by at least two points, unless the score reaches 29-29, in which case the first to reach 30 points wins the game.

Defending Champions

This year, the defending singles champions are set to return, but the doubles events will see some significant changes in pairings. In men’s doubles, Seo Seung-jae will now partner with Kim Won-ho, a formidable player who already claimed three of this year’s four Super 1000 titles (Malaysia Open, All England Open, and Indonesia Open). Notably, Kang Min-hyuk and his current partner Ki Dong-ju did not qualify for the championship. For women’s doubles, Jia Yifan will defend her title alongside Zhang Shuxian, while Chen Qingchen and her new partner unfortunately didn’t qualify. In mixed doubles, Seo Seung-jae will focus solely on men’s doubles, with Chae Yu-jung now pairing with Lee Jong-min.

Results and Tournament Draw Live Score

Seeded Players and Teams

Schedule

All times are local, Central European Summer Time (UTC+2).

To catch every smash and rally at the BWF World Championships 2025, we’ve got you covered with a clear breakdown of match start times for various cities worldwide, all in relation to Central European Summer Time (CEST). So, if a match kicks off at 3:00 PM CEST in Paris, you’ll know exactly when to tune in, no matter where you are.

Here’s how your local time compares to CEST:

Same as CEST:

• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Berlin, Germany
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Lisbon, Portugal
• Madrid, Spain
• Oslo, Norway
• Paris, France
• Prague, Czechia
• Rome, Italy
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Vienna, Austria

1 Hour Behind CEST:

• London, United Kingdom
• Dublin, Ireland

2 Hours Ahead of CEST:

• Dubai, UAE

3 Hours 30 Minutes Ahead of CEST:

• New Delhi, India

5 Hours Ahead of CEST:

• Bangkok, Thailand
• Hanoi, Vietnam
• Jakarta, Indonesia

6 Hours Ahead of CEST:

• Beijing, China
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Manila, Philippines
• Perth, Australia
• Singapore, Singapore
• Taipei, Taiwan

6 Hours Behind CEST:

• New York, USA
• Toronto, Canada

7 Hours Ahead of CEST:

• Seoul, South Korea
• Tokyo, Japan

8 Hours Ahead of CEST:

• Melbourne, Australia
• Sydney, Australia

9 Hours Behind CEST:

• Los Angeles, USA
• Vancouver, Canada

10 Hours Ahead of CEST:

• Auckland, New Zealand

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