Where to Watch the 2026 Swiss Open Live Around the World
The international badminton circuit has shifted its focus to the heart of Europe as the 2026 Yonex Swiss Open takes center stage. Running from March 10 to March 15, 2026, at the iconic St. Jakobshalle in Basel, this Super 300 tournament remains a pivotal stop on the BWF World Tour, offering crucial ranking points and a significant prize purse.
For fans eager to follow the action live, the tournament will be broadcast through multiple international broadcasters and streaming platforms, ensuring viewers worldwide can watch the matches in real time.
Global Broadcast Guide: Where to Watch the 2026 Swiss Open
The global broadcast schedule ensures badminton fans in different regions have access to the tournament through television channels, streaming platforms, and digital services.
Europe
Badminton followers in Europe will be able to watch the tournament through the following broadcasters:
- Denmark: TV2 – available via TV2 Play and TV2 Sport
- Germany: SportEurope.tv
- Switzerland: SSR SRG (channel details to be confirmed)
Europe has traditionally been a strong market for badminton broadcasting, especially in Scandinavian countries where the sport enjoys widespread popularity.
Asia
Asia remains the heartland of badminton, and fans across the continent have multiple options to watch the tournament live.
China
- Broadcasters: BesTV, Huya, Migu, Youku, CBA, and CBSAT
- Channels: BesTV, Huya Badminton, Migu Sports, Youku Sports, CBA Video System (WeChat), and CMC Mobile
Chinese Taipei
- ELTA – ELTA Sports 3
Hong Kong
- NowTV – Now Sports Plus (Channel 680) and C1
India and Subcontinent
- JioHotstar
- Star Sports Select 2 HD and SD
Indonesia
- Vidio
- NEX Parabola – NEX Sport 3 HD
South Korea
- SPOTV Eclat – SPOTV NOW
Malaysia
- Astro – Astro Badminton
- Sooka – Arena
Singapore
- StarHub – Hub Sports 1
- Singtel – mio Sports
Thailand
- True Visions – True Sports 7
Vietnam
- VTVCab – VTVCab On Sports
The extensive coverage in Asia reflects the region’s dominance in international badminton and the large fanbase following the sport.
United States
In the United States, the tournament will be accessible through a range of streaming platforms and FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels. The broadcaster Sports Illustrated TV distributes coverage via several digital services, including:
- Amazon FireTV
- DIRECTV
- Sling
- Freestream
- Anoki LiveTVx
- LocalNow
- Sports.tv
- Tablo TV
- DistroTV
- Free Live Sports
- Plex
This multi-platform distribution model allows viewers to stream matches across smart TVs, mobile devices, and online streaming platforms.
Africa
Fans in African countries can watch the tournament via Discover Sport, with matches available through DiscoverSport.com.
Worldwide Streaming Options
For viewers outside the main broadcast territories, the tournament will still be accessible through global platforms:
- Badminton World Federation TV (BWF TV)
- International Olympic Committee Olympic Channel
These platforms ensure that badminton enthusiasts around the world can follow the competition even if their local television networks do not carry the event.
A Key Event on the 2026 Badminton Calendar
The Swiss Open remains one of the longest-running tournaments on the international badminton circuit, with a history dating back decades. The 2026 edition marks the 63rd staging of the event, making it a historic stop on the world tour.
As part of the HSBC BWF World Tour, the tournament sits within the Super 300 category, which forms an important tier of elite competitions just below the Super 500, Super 750, and Super 1000 events.
Because of its placement in the March schedule, the Swiss Open also plays a strategic role in the early season, allowing players to build momentum after the All England Open and ahead of upcoming spring tournaments on the world tour calendar.
