Where to Watch China Open 2026: Live Streaming & TV Broadcasters List
The Victor China Open 2026 is one of the biggest events in badminton. The world’s best players will compete in this prestigious tournament, which is part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 1000. The event offers a huge prize purse, maximum ranking points, and great prestige. That is why Olympic champions, world titleholders, and young stars all want to win here.
This year’s China Open takes place from July 21 to July 26, 2026, in Changzhou, China. The stakes are very high for every player. They are not only fighting for the trophy but also for valuable ranking points. These points are crucial for qualifying for major events and the year-end finals later this season.
The competition will feature all five categories: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Fans can expect fast rallies, tactical battles, and exciting drama on court. Top badminton nations like China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Denmark will renew their famous rivalries.
Over six intense days, matches will be shown on three television and streaming courts. Badminton fans around the world can enjoy non-stop world-class action. Whether you love singles duels or the fast pace of doubles, staying updated with live broadcasts is a must.
So you do not miss any smash, net kill, or thrilling decider, we have prepared the ultimate viewing guide for you. Below, you will find a complete broadcast directory by region. We have also included the official tournament schedule and TV court timings for each day.
1. Global Broadcaster List
Asia & Indian Subcontinent
| Territory | Broadcaster | Channel / Platform |
| China | Youku CBA CCTV | Youku Sports CBA Video System (WeChat) CCTV5, CCTV16, CCTV5+ |
| Chinese Taipei | ELTA | ELTA SPORTS 3, ELTA SPORTS 2 |
| Hong Kong | PCCW | Now Sports Plus (Channel 680) (C1) Now Sports 1 (Channel 631) (C2) |
| India & Subcontinent* | Jiostar | JioHotstar, Star Sports Select 2 HD, Star Sports Select 2 SD |
| Indonesia | Vidio | Vidio |
| Korea | SPOTV Eclat | SPOTV |
| Macau | TDM | TDM Sport, TDM Official website, TDM App |
| Malaysia | Astro Sooka | Astro Badminton, Astro Badminton 2 Astro Badminton, Astro Badminton 2 |
| Singapore | StarHub Singtel | Hub Sports 1, Hub Sports 2 mio Sports, mio Sports 2 |
| Thailand | True Visions | True Sports 7, True Sports 2 |
| Vietnam | VTVCAB | VTVcab On Sports, VTVprime OTT, VTV On Sports + |
* Pan India Subcontinent includes: Maldives, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Europe
| Territory | Broadcaster | Channel / Platform |
| Denmark | TV2 | TV2 Play, TV2 Sport |
| France | L’Equipe | L’Equipe Live |
| Germany | SportEurope.tv | SportEurope.tv |
| Russia | Match TV | Матч! Арена (Match! Arena) |
| Ukraine | MAINCAST SPORT | Maincast |
Americas, Africa & Rest of the World
| Territory | Broadcaster | Channel / Platform |
| USA | Amazon FireTV, DIRECTV, Sling Freestream, Anoki LiveTVx, LocalNow, Sports.tv, Tablo TV, DistroTV, Free Live Sports, Plex | Sports Illustrated TV (FAST Channel) |
| South America* Central America* Caribbean* | Disney+ (ESPN) | Disney+ (ESPN) |
| Africa | Discover Sport | DiscoverSport.com |
| Worldwide (News Access) | Reuters SNTV | Reuters (News Access) SNTV (News Access) |
| Worldwide (Uncovered Regions) | BWF TV | BWF TV (Official YouTube Channel) |
* South America: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.
* Central America: Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama.
* Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Eustatius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, and cruise ships operating in the arms and waters thereof.
2. China Open 2026 Provisional Competition Schedule
All times are local, China Standard Time (UTC+8).
=> China Open 2026 Daily Match Schedule and Results
| Date | Round | Event | Courts | Doors Open | Start Time |
| Tuesday, 21 July | First Round (Top Half) | All Events | 3 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| Wednesday, 22 July | First Round (Bottom Half) | All Events | 3 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| Thursday, 23 July | Round of 16 | All Events | 3 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| Friday, 24 July | Quarterfinals | All Events | 3 | 09:00 | 10:00 (Session I) 17:00 (Session II) |
| Saturday, 25 July | Semifinals | All Events | 1 | 09:00 | 10:00 (Session I) 17:00 (Session II) |
| Sunday, 26 July | Finals | All Events | 1 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
3. International TV Broadcast Schedule
Court match distribution across international transmissions:
| Date | Court 1 | Court 2 | Start Time (UTC+8) |
| Tuesday, 21 July | 10 Matches | – | 09:00 |
| Wednesday, 22 July | 10 Matches | 8 Matches | 09:00 |
| Thursday, 23 July | 10 Matches | 8 Matches | 09:00 |
| Friday, 24 July | 5 Matches (Session I) 5 Matches (Session II) | 4 Matches (Session I) 4 Matches (Session II) | 10:00 (Session I) 17:00 (Session II) |
| Saturday, 25 July | 5 Matches (Session I) 5 Matches (Session II) | – | 10:00 (Session I) 17:00 (Session II) |
| Sunday, 26 July | 5 Matches | – | 13:00 |
