HYLO Open 2026 Prize Money: Full Breakdown, Currency Conversions & 2027 Changes
The HYLO Open 2026 offers a total prize fund of US$500,000, with players competing across five events at the Saarlandhalle in Saarbrücken, Germany, from October 27 to November 1.
The BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament has increased its prize money by 5.26% compared with 2025, when the total fund was US$475,000.
This year, the men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive US$37,500, while the winning pairs in men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles will earn US$39,500 per pair.
However, HYLO Open will undergo a significant change in 2027. The tournament is set to return to the Super 300 category under the restructured BWF World Tour, with its prize fund expected to decrease.
Below is the complete HYLO Open 2026 prize money breakdown, including payouts by round, currency conversions, German taxes, and a comparison with previous editions.
HYLO Open 2026 Tournament Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | HYLO Open 2026 presented by VICTOR |
| Dates | October 27 – November 1, 2026 |
| Venue | Saarlandhalle |
| Location | Saarbrücken, Germany |
| Category | BWF World Tour Super 500 |
| Total Prize Money | US$500,000 |
| Previous Year | US$475,000 |
| Prize Money Increase | 5.26% |
| Events | MS, WS, MD, WD, XD |
| Official Website | hylo-open.de |
The tournament’s prize money is distributed according to BWF Statute 5.3.5, which determines the allocation of prize funds across the five disciplines and tournament rounds.
HYLO Open 2026 Prize Money Breakdown
The prize money is distributed from the round of 16 through to the final in all five disciplines.
The official breakdown is shown below.
| Round | Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles | Men’s Doubles* | Women’s Doubles* | Mixed Doubles* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | $37,500 | $37,500 | $39,500 | $39,500 | $39,500 |
| Runner-up | $19,000 | $19,000 | $19,000 | $19,000 | $19,000 |
| Semifinalists | $7,250 | $7,250 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Quarterfinalists | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,625 | $3,625 | $3,625 |
| Last 16 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $1,875 |
All amounts are in US dollars. Doubles prize money is awarded per pair, not per player.
Players who lose in the round of 32 do not receive prize money under the published distribution.
How Much Do the Singles Champions Receive?
The men’s and women’s singles champions each earn US$37,500 before taxes.
The runners-up receive US$19,000, while players who reach the semifinals earn US$7,250 each.
A quarterfinal appearance is worth US$3,000, and players eliminated in the round of 16 receive US$1,750.
Each singles discipline accounts for US$97,000 of the tournament’s total prize fund.
How Much Do the Doubles Champions Receive?
The winning pairs in all three doubles categories earn US$39,500 each.
If the prize money is divided equally between partners, each player receives US$19,750 before taxes.
The runners-up receive US$19,000 per pair, equivalent to US$9,500 per player with an equal split.
Each doubles discipline receives a total allocation of US$102,000.
Across all five disciplines, these allocations account for the full US$500,000 prize fund.
HYLO Open 2026 Prize Money in Other Currencies
For international readers, the prize money has been converted into nine currencies: euro (EUR), Canadian dollar (CAD), Danish krone (DKK), Indian rupee (INR), Indonesian rupiah (IDR), Thai baht (THB), Singapore dollar (SGD), Malaysian ringgit (MYR), and Australian dollar (AUD).
The following conversions use exchange rates available on October 28, 2026.
Latest Exchange Rates
| Currency | Approximate Value of US$1 |
|---|---|
| Euro (EUR) | €0.8960 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | C$1.4022 |
| Danish Krone (DKK) | kr6.6973 |
| Indian Rupee (INR) | ₹95.2230 |
| Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) | Rp18,139 |
| Thai Baht (THB) | ฿33.7649 |
| Singapore Dollar (SGD) | S$1.2815 |
| Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) | RM4.0870 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | A$1.4251 |
Exchange rate reference: October 28, 2026. Rates for eight currencies are derived from Bank Indonesia’s published midpoint of buying and selling rates. INR uses an October 28 USD/INR market quotation.
These conversions are estimates for comparison and do not represent guaranteed payment or bank transfer rates.
Total Prize Fund in Nine Currencies
Here is the approximate value of the US$500,000 total prize fund.
| Currency | Total Prize Money |
|---|---|
| USD | $500,000 |
| EUR | €448,009 |
| CAD | C$701,125 |
| DKK | kr3,348,675 |
| INR | ₹47,611,500 |
| IDR | Rp9,069,500,000 |
| THB | ฿16,882,440 |
| SGD | S$640,775 |
| MYR | RM2,043,495 |
| AUD | A$712,554 |
The total prize fund is equivalent to approximately €448,000, ₹4.76 crore, or Rp9.07 billion at the reference exchange rates.
Singles Prize Money Currency Conversion
The following table applies to both men’s singles and women’s singles.
| Currency | Winner | Runner-up | SF | QF | Last 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 37,500 | 19,000 | 7,250 | 3,000 | 1,750 |
| EUR | 33,601 | 17,024 | 6,496 | 2,688 | 1,568 |
| CAD | 52,584 | 26,643 | 10,166 | 4,207 | 2,454 |
| DKK | 251,151 | 127,250 | 48,556 | 20,092 | 11,720 |
| INR | 3,570,862 | 1,809,237 | 690,367 | 285,669 | 166,640 |
| IDR | 680,212,500 | 344,641,000 | 131,507,750 | 54,417,000 | 31,743,250 |
| THB | 1,266,183 | 641,533 | 244,795 | 101,295 | 59,089 |
| SGD | 48,058 | 24,349 | 9,291 | 3,845 | 2,243 |
| MYR | 153,262 | 77,653 | 29,631 | 12,261 | 7,152 |
| AUD | 53,442 | 27,077 | 10,332 | 4,275 | 2,494 |
Amounts are approximate and rounded to the nearest whole currency unit. SF = semifinalists; QF = quarterfinalists.
Doubles Prize Money Currency Conversion
The following table applies to men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
| Currency | Winner | Runner-up | SF | QF | Last 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 39,500 | 19,000 | 7,000 | 3,625 | 1,875 |
| EUR | 35,393 | 17,024 | 6,272 | 3,248 | 1,680 |
| CAD | 55,389 | 26,643 | 9,816 | 5,083 | 2,629 |
| DKK | 264,545 | 127,250 | 46,881 | 24,278 | 12,558 |
| INR | 3,761,308 | 1,809,237 | 666,561 | 345,183 | 178,543 |
| IDR | 716,490,500 | 344,641,000 | 126,973,000 | 65,753,875 | 34,010,625 |
| THB | 1,333,713 | 641,533 | 236,354 | 122,398 | 63,309 |
| SGD | 50,621 | 24,349 | 8,971 | 4,646 | 2,403 |
| MYR | 161,436 | 77,653 | 28,609 | 14,815 | 7,663 |
| AUD | 56,292 | 27,077 | 9,976 | 5,166 | 2,672 |
All figures are per pair, not per individual player. Conversions are approximate and rounded.
HYLO Open 2026 vs 2025 Prize Money
The HYLO Open has increased its total prize money for the second consecutive year.
In 2025, the tournament offered US$475,000 after being upgraded from Super 300 to Super 500.
For 2026, the fund has increased to US$500,000, representing an additional US$25,000.
| Year | Category | Total Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Super 300 | $210,000 |
| 2025 | Super 500 | $475,000 |
| 2026 | Super 500 | $500,000 |
| 2027 | Super 300 | $290,000 expected* |
The 2027 figure is based on the new Super 300 prize-money level and current calendar listings, rather than a separately confirmed HYLO Open payout announcement.
How Much Has the Prize Money Increased?
From 2025 to 2026, the total prize fund has increased by approximately 5.26%.
The increases apply throughout the prize distribution.
Singles Prize Money Comparison
| Round | 2025 | 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | $35,625 | $37,500 | $1,875 |
| Runner-up | $18,050 | $19,000 | $950 |
| Semifinalists | $6,887.50 | $7,250 | $362.50 |
| Quarterfinalists | $2,850 | $3,000 | $150 |
| Last 16 | $1,662.50 | $1,750 | $87.50 |
Doubles Prize Money Comparison
| Round | 2025 | 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | $37,525 | $39,500 | $1,975 |
| Runner-up | $18,050 | $19,000 | $950 |
| Semifinalists | $6,650 | $7,000 | $350 |
| Quarterfinalists | $3,443.75 | $3,625 | $181.25 |
| Last 16 | $1,781.25 | $1,875 | $93.75 |
Doubles figures are per pair.
In 2025, Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie and Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt each earned US$35,625 for winning their respective singles titles.
The three winning doubles pairs each received US$37,525.
This year’s champions will earn more, although the additional prize money remains relatively modest compared with the substantial increase introduced in 2025.
HYLO Open to Return to Super 300 in 2027
The 2026 edition will be the final HYLO Open held as a Super 500 tournament under the current World Tour cycle.
From 2027, the tournament will return to the Super 300 category as part of the BWF’s restructuring of the World Tour for the 2027–2030 period.
The change has been confirmed by the German Badminton Association.
At the same time, the German Open in Mülheim an der Ruhr will be upgraded from Super 300 to Super 500, giving Germany a different tournament at the higher level.
How Much Will HYLO Open Prize Money Decrease in 2027?
Under the new BWF World Tour structure, the Super 300 prize-money level is set at US$290,000 for 2027.
Based on that amount, HYLO Open’s total prize money would decrease from US$500,000 to US$290,000.
| Comparison | Amount |
|---|---|
| HYLO Open 2026 | $500,000 |
| HYLO Open 2027 (expected) | $290,000 |
| Potential Decrease | $210,000 |
| Percentage Decrease | 42% |
This would represent a significant reduction in the tournament’s prize money.
The change is particularly notable because the BWF is increasing the minimum prize funds across all World Tour categories from 2027.
While Super 500 tournaments will offer at least US$560,000, Super 300 events will have a new minimum of US$290,000.
The HYLO Open will therefore move to a lower category even as the World Tour’s overall prize-money requirements increase.
The category change also means the tournament will offer fewer ranking points than a Super 500 event under the existing points structure.
Despite the downgrade, Saarbrücken will remain part of the BWF World Tour, continuing its long tradition of hosting international badminton.
For more information, visit the 2027 BWF World Tour schedule.
HYLO Open 2026 Prize Money Tax: How Much Will Players Receive?
An important detail about the HYLO Open prize money is that players are subject to German taxes.
According to the tournament’s official prize-money information, the following deductions apply:
- A 15% German tax levy on prize money.
- An additional 5.5% German Solidarity Tax calculated on the amount of the 15% levy.
The solidarity tax is not an additional 5.5% of the full prize money.
Instead, it is calculated on the original 15% tax amount.
This results in a combined deduction of 15.825%.
Example: Men’s Singles Champion
A singles champion earning US$37,500 would face the following calculation.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross Prize Money | $37,500.00 |
| German Tax (15%) | −$5,625.00 |
| Solidarity Tax (5.5% of levy) | −$309.38 |
| Estimated Net Prize Money | $31,565.63 |
After the stated deductions, the champion would receive approximately US$31,565.63.
Example: Doubles Champions
For a doubles pair earning US$39,500:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross Prize Money | $39,500.00 |
| German Tax (15%) | −$5,925.00 |
| Solidarity Tax (5.5% of levy) | −$325.88 |
| Estimated Net Prize Money | $33,249.13 |
The pair would receive approximately US$33,249.13 after the specified deductions.
If divided equally, each partner would receive around US$16,624.56.
These examples reflect the deductions stated in the tournament documentation. Actual final amounts may depend on rounding, individual tax circumstances, applicable tax agreements, and other obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total prize money for HYLO Open 2026?
The HYLO Open 2026 has a total prize fund of US$500,000, distributed across five disciplines.
How much does the men’s singles champion receive?
The men’s singles champion earns US$37,500 before German taxes. The women’s singles champion receives the same amount.
How much do the doubles champions earn?
Each winning doubles pair receives US$39,500 before taxes, equivalent to US$19,750 per player if divided equally.
Is HYLO Open prize money taxable?
Yes. The tournament documentation specifies a 15% German tax levy plus a 5.5% solidarity surcharge on the levy, resulting in a combined deduction of 15.825%.
How does the 2026 prize money compare with 2025?
The total prize money has increased from US$475,000 in 2025 to US$500,000 in 2026, an increase of 5.26%.
Will HYLO Open be a Super 500 tournament in 2027?
No. HYLO Open is scheduled to return to the BWF World Tour Super 300 category in 2027. Its prize fund is expected to decrease to approximately US$290,000, subject to confirmation of the tournament-specific amount.
Final Thoughts
The HYLO Open 2026 prize money of US$500,000 marks the tournament’s highest announced prize fund to date.
Singles champions will earn US$37,500, while doubles champions receive US$39,500 per pair. The 5.26% increase from 2025 provides slightly higher rewards for players reaching the later rounds.
However, the tournament faces a significant change in 2027, when it returns to the Super 300 category.
With the new category offering a prize fund of at least US$290,000, the financial rewards in Saarbrücken are expected to decrease substantially next year.
For players competing in the 2026 edition, this represents an opportunity to compete for Super 500-level prize money before the tournament’s classification changes.
Prize money information is based on the official HYLO Open 2026 distribution. Currency conversions use exchange rates from October 28, 2026, and are provided for reference only. All prize-money figures are before taxes unless otherwise stated.
Sources
- HYLO Open Official Website
- Badminton Europe – HYLO Open Super 500 Upgrade
- German Badminton Association – World Tour Changes from 2027
- Bank Indonesia – Foreign Exchange Rates
- USD/INR Historical Exchange Rates
