September 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling month for badminton fans, with a packed schedule of events across Asia. From smaller-scale Super 100 tournaments to a high-stakes Super 750 event, the global badminton tour will offer nonstop action and significant prize money. This jam-packed itinerary promises to be a key period for players looking to climb the rankings and solidify their place among the world’s elite.
September Kicks Off with Asian Circuit
The month begins with two BWF Tour Super 100 tournaments: the Baoji China Masters 2025 and the Vietnam Open 2025. The Baoji China Masters, held from September 2-7 in Baoji, China, will feature a total prize fund of US$110,000. The competition is set to attract a mix of rising stars and seasoned veterans, including former world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, whose presence will certainly elevate the women’s singles draw.
Immediately following, the action moves to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for the Vietnam Open 2025, running from September 9-14. Like the Baoji China Masters, this event offers a US$110,000 prize fund, providing another excellent opportunity for players to gain valuable ranking points and prize money. The simultaneous scheduling of these two Super 100 tournaments allows for a constant flow of matches and a dynamic start to the month.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen Take Center Stage
The second week of September will feature one of the month’s most anticipated events, the Hong Kong Open 2025 🇭🇰. Held from September 9-14 at the iconic Hong Kong Coliseum, this Super 500 tournament boasts a generous prize fund of US$500,000. This marks a notable increase of US$80,000 from the previous year, highlighting the growing prestige of the event. According to the official acceptance list, fans can expect to see most of the world’s top players competing across all five disciplines.
The excitement only builds from there. The following week, from September 16-21, the tour shifts to Shenzhen for the 2025 China Masters 🇨🇳. As a Super 750 event, this is the highest-grade tournament of the month and the most lucrative, with a staggering prize fund of US$1,250,000. The China Masters is a crucial stop for all top players, as it offers a significant number of ranking points and a major financial incentive. The draw is expected to be stacked with the very best from men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, promising high-level competition and intense rallies.
Simultaneous Action and a Korean Culmination
While the superstars clash in Shenzhen, another Super 100 event, the Indonesia Masters Super 100 I 2025, will take place simultaneously from September 16-21. This tournament, held in Pekanbaru, Indonesia, with a US$110,000 prize fund, offers a chance for emerging talents and home-grown players to make their mark away from the spotlight of the Super 750.
The final full week of September sees the tour move to South Korea for the 2025 Korea Open 🇰🇷. This Super 500 tournament, held in Suwon from September 23-28, features a prize fund of US$475,000. The Korea Open is a fan favorite, known for its passionate crowds and fiercely competitive matches.
Running in parallel with the Korea Open is the 2025 Kaohsiung Masters, a Super 100 event in Chinese Taipei, also held from September 23-28. This tournament rounds out the busy calendar of Super 100s for the month.
September Closes in the UAE
The month concludes with the Al Ain Masters, a Super 100 tournament held in the United Arab Emirates. Scheduled to run from September 30 to October 5, this event bridges the end of September with the start of October, providing a final opportunity for players to earn points before the tour’s next leg.
With seven international tournaments spanning three continents, September 2025 is set to be an action-packed, high-stakes period for the world of badminton. Fans can look forward to a full month of world-class action as players vie for titles, ranking points, and substantial prize money.