The 2025 Malaysia Open, a prestigious badminton tournament within the BWF World Tour, is set to captivate audiences from January 7th to 12th, 2025. Fans across Asia are eager to witness top-tier badminton action, and various broadcasters have secured the rights to bring the excitement to viewers in their respective regions.
Malaysia
Badminton enjoys immense popularity in Malaysia, and local fans will have multiple options to catch the 2025 Malaysia Open. Astro, a leading media and entertainment company in Malaysia, will broadcast the tournament on Astro Supersport 4 and Astro Arena. These channels are widely available through Astro’s satellite television service. Additionally, Sooka, a streaming service owned by Astro, will also provide coverage of the event, allowing viewers to stream the matches online on their devices. This ensures comprehensive coverage for Malaysian viewers, catering to both traditional television viewers and those who prefer online streaming.
Singapore
In Singapore, StarHub, a major telecommunications company, will be the official broadcaster for the 2025 Malaysia Open. The tournament will be aired on Hub Sports 1 and Hub Sports 2, which are part of StarHub’s sports channel lineup. These channels are accessible to StarHub TV subscribers, providing comprehensive coverage of the matches. This partnership ensures that badminton enthusiasts in Singapore can follow the tournament closely and support their favorite players.
India
Badminton’s popularity is rapidly growing in India, and the 2025 Malaysia Open is expected to draw a significant viewership. Sports18, a sports channel owned by Viacom18, will be the primary broadcaster for the tournament in India and the subcontinent (which includes Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal). Viewers can tune in to Sports18 or utilize Voot Select, Viacom18’s streaming platform, to watch the matches. Moreover, Jiocinema will also provide streaming access to the tournament, offering another convenient option for Indian viewers to follow the action. This dual coverage through both traditional television and digital streaming platforms ensures wide accessibility for badminton fans across India and neighboring countries.
| ASIA | ||
|---|---|---|
| TERRITORY | BROADCASTER | CHANNEL |
| CHINA | Yousports | Yousports |
| BesTV (IPTV) | BesTV (IPTV) | |
| BesTV (Digital Cable) | BesTV (Digital Cable) | |
| BesTV (OTT) | BesTV (OTT) | |
| Bai Shi TV (App) | Bai Shi TV (App) | |
| CBA Video System (Wechat) | CBA Video System (Wechat) | |
| HunanTV | Badminton & Table Tennis Channel | |
| CHINA | Youku Sports | Youku Sports |
| Tiankong Shidal | Tiankong Shidal | |
| CBSAT | CMC Mobile | |
| CHINA | GDTV | GRT Sports |
| CHINESE TAIPEI | ELTA | Eltasports3 |
| HONG KONG | PCCW | NowTV |
| INDIA & SUB CONTINENT (PAN INDIA) |
Sports18 | Sports18, Voot Select |
| Jiocinema | Jiocinema | |
| JAPAN | TV Asahi | TV Asahi, Tele-Asa 2 |
| JAPAN | J Sports | J-Sports 2 BS, OTT |
| KOREA | SPOTV | SPOTV 1 & SPOTV 2 |
| MACAU | TDM | TDM Sport, FTA |
| MALAYSIA | Astro | Astro Supersport 4, Astro Arena |
| Sooka | Sooka | |
| MALDIVES | Medianet | IceTV |
| SINGAPORE | StarHub | Hub Sports 1 & 2 |
