July 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling month for badminton enthusiasts, with a series of high-stakes tournaments set to take place across the globe. From Super 300 battles to a prestigious Super 1000 event, the world’s best shuttlers will be vying for glory, valuable ranking points, and substantial prize money. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
Kicking Off the Month: The Canada Open (July 1-6)
The action begins right at the top of July with the Canada Open, scheduled from the 1st to the 6th. This Super 300 level tournament will be hosted in Markham, Canada, with all matches taking place at the Markham Pan Am Centre. As a Super 300 event, it offers a solid prize pool of $240,000, attracting a strong field of players looking to make their mark. The format for the tournament will include 32 entries each for Men’s Singles (MS), Women’s Singles (WS), Men’s Doubles (MD), Women’s Doubles (WD), and Mixed Doubles (XD), promising intense competition across all categories.
Mid-Month Majesty: The Japan Open (July 15-20)
Following a brief hiatus, the tour moves to Asia for the highly anticipated Japan Open, set to electrify audiences from July 15th to the 20th. This tournament holds a higher stature as a Super 750 event, guaranteeing top-tier talent. Tokyo, Japan, will serve as the host city, with the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium providing the backdrop for the thrilling rallies. With a significant prize purse of $950,000, the Japan Open is a crucial stop for many of the sport’s biggest names, and fans can expect to see fierce competition as players vie for a share of this substantial reward. Like the Canada Open, it will feature 32 entries across all five disciplines (MS, WS, MD, WD, XD).
The Pinnacle: The China Open (July 22-27)
The excitement continues to build towards the end of July with the prestigious China Open, running from the 22nd to the 27th. This is one of the crown jewels of the badminton calendar, holding Super 1000 status – the highest level outside of the BWF World Tour Finals. The tournament will be held in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China, at the state-of-the-art Changzhou Olympic Sports Centre. As a Super 1000 event, the prize money is equally impressive, standing at a staggering $2,000,000. The China Open will undoubtedly draw the absolute elite of the badminton world, making it a must-watch for any fan. The format remains consistent with 32 entries in each of the MS, WS, MD, WD, and XD categories, ensuring a deep and challenging draw for all competitors.
Rounding Out July (and beginning August): The Macau Open (July 29 – August 3)
Finally, as July draws to a close and seamlessly transitions into early August, the Macau Open will take center stage, running from July 29th to August 3rd. This Super 300 event will be hosted in Macau, China, with the Macau East Asian Games Dome serving as the venue. With a prize pool of $370,000, the Macau Open offers another valuable opportunity for players to earn points and prize money. The familiar 32-entry format across all five disciplines (MS, WS, MD, WD, XD) will ensure competitive matches and exciting badminton action.
July 2025 promises to be a packed and thrilling month for badminton. With a diverse range of tournaments offering different levels of competition and prize money, fans worldwide will have plenty of opportunities to witness their favorite players battle it out on the court. Be sure to tune in and catch all the action!