How to Watch the 2025 King Cup Badminton Open: Live Stream Guide
Highlights
- Elite “King of Kings” Showdown: Founded by legend Lin Dan, this prestigious invitational takes place December 26–28, 2025, in Shenzhen, featuring a high-stakes bracket of eight top men’s singles players including World No. 1 Shi Yuqi and the returning Kento Momota.
- Global Access via YouTube: International fans can likely watch the action for free on the official King Cup YouTube channel, while domestic viewers in China can tune in via CCTV Sports and the CCTV Yingyin app.
- Three Days of Knockout Action: The tournament follows a strict knockout format, starting with Quarter-finals on Friday, moving to Semi-finals on Saturday, and concluding with the Grand Final on Sunday, December 28.
The badminton world is gearing up for an exciting end to the year with the 2025 King Cup International Badminton Open. Scheduled to take place from December 26 to December 28, 2025, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, China, this prestigious invitational tournament is founded by Chinese badminton legend Lin Dan. It features an elite lineup of eight top men’s singles players competing for a substantial prize pool.
If you are looking to tune in and watch the high-octane matches live, here is a guide on where to find streams.
International Live Streaming Options
For badminton fans outside of China, the primary platform to watch the tournament is expected to be YouTube.
- Official King Cup YouTube Channel: Based on broadcasts from previous editions, it is highly probable that the tournament will be streamed for free on an official YouTube channel specifically created for the event. In the past, channels like “kingcupopen_official” have been used for live-streaming tests and match coverage. We recommend searching for “King Cup Badminton Open 2025 live stream” on YouTube closer to the event dates to find the correct channel.
Streaming Options Within China
For viewers located in China, major domestic sports broadcasters will provide comprehensive coverage of the event.
- CCTV Sports (央视体育): As a major sporting event hosted in China, the tournament is expected to be broadcast on CCTV’s sports channels.
- CCTV Yingyin App (央视影音): For on-the-go viewing, the official CCTV mobile application, CCTV Yingyin, will likely offer live streams of the matches.
Tournament Schedule & Players to Watch
The three-day event promises thrilling action with a straight knockout format.
- Friday, December 26: Quarter-finals
- Saturday, December 27: Semi-finals and Exhibition Matches
- Sunday, December 28: Third-place play-off, Final, and Exhibition Matches
The star-studded field includes some of the biggest names in badminton:
- Shi Yuqi (China) – Current World No. 1
- Anders Antonsen (Denmark) – Defending Champion
- Kento Momota (Japan) – Making a highly anticipated return
- Jonatan Christie (Indonesia)
- Alex Lanier (France)
- Jason Teh (Singapore)
- Victor Lai (Canada)
- Liu Yangmingyu (China)
Be sure to check the official tournament social media pages or the platforms mentioned above for the final broadcast schedule as the event approaches. Get ready for a spectacular showcase of badminton talent!
