Where to Watch the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026
The 2026 badminton season is off to a roaring start, and all eyes are now fixed on New Delhi for the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026. As an HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 event, this tournament is a major destination for the world’s elite shuttlers. From January 13 to January 18, the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex (Main Arena) will reverberate with the sounds of smashes and the cheers of thousands of fans.
With a massive prize pool of US$950,000 and crucial ranking points on the line, the stakes could not be higher. For fans unable to navigate the traffic of New Delhi to reach the stadium, the digital and television broadcast landscape offers front-row seats from the comfort of home.
Whether you are cheering for local favorites like Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu, or international titans like Kunlavut Vitidsarn and An Se-young, this guide details exactly where and when to tune in.
Official Broadcasters: Who is Showing the Action?
For the 2026 edition, broadcast partnerships have expanded to ensure wider accessibility. Please note that while the tournament begins on Tuesday, January 13, the official global television broadcast window for many territories kicks off on Wednesday, January 14.
1. India: The Host Nation Coverage
For fans in India, the viewing experience is split between traditional television and digital streaming.
- Television: Eurosport and Eurosport HD are the exclusive rights holders for the tournament. They will provide extensive coverage of the “Show Courts” (Court 1 and Court 2).
- Live Streaming: For mobile viewing, fans can tune into the BWF TV YouTube Channel (check for geo-blocking on specific court feeds) or use the streaming services associated with Eurosport’s digital partners.
2. Indonesia: The Badminton Heartland
Indonesian fans can catch the action on the following platforms:
- Streaming Platform: Vidio remains the primary destination for comprehensive live streaming of multiple courts.
- Television: The tournament is broadcast on Nex Parabola, specifically on the NEX SPORT 3 HD channel. (Note: Unlike some previous Super 500 events, this tournament is not listed on SPOTV for Indonesia directly).
3. Malaysia & Singapore
- Malaysia: Fans can catch the action on Astro, specifically through the Astro Badminton and Astro Grandstand channels. The Sooka app provides a mobile streaming option.
- Singapore: The tournament is available through Singtel and StarHub.
4. Rest of Asia
- China: A wide array of networks including BesTV, Huya, Migu, Youku, Hunan TV, CBA, and CBSAT.
- Thailand: True Visions (Channels: True Sports 7, True Sports 2).
- Korea: SPOTV Eclat (SPOTV NOW).
- Chinese Taipei: ELTA.
- Hong Kong: NowTV.
- Vietnam: VTVCAB.
- Macau: TDM.
5. Europe & The Americas (New!)
For viewers in Europe and North America, the 2026 rights have been secured by the following networks:
- Denmark: TV2 (via TV2 Play and TV2 Sport).
- France: L’Equipe (L’Equipe Live).
- Germany: SportEurope (via SportEurope.tv).
- Poland: Polsat (Polsat Sport Premium 3).
- USA / North America: Court Sport Network.
6. International & “Unsold” Markets
- Worldwide: The Olympic Channel will provide coverage in select territories.
- BWF TV (YouTube): For territories without exclusive TV deals (e.g., parts of South America, Africa, and the Middle East), the Badminton World Federation’s official YouTube channel streams matches live and free of charge.
- Note: In countries with exclusive TV deals (like Malaysia or Denmark), BWF TV streams are usually geo-blocked.
The Broadcast Schedule: When to Tune In
Times are in Indian Standard Time (IST). UTC+5:30.
- Tuesday, 13 January (Round of 32 – Part 1)
- Start Time: 09:00 AM IST
- Focus: Action begins on all four courts. Note: Global TV production often begins on Day 2 (Jan 14), so Tuesday viewing may be limited to BWF TV or domestic feeds.
- Wednesday, 14 January (Round of 32 – Part 2)
- Start Time: 09:00 AM IST
- Broadcast: Global TV Coverage Begins.
- Key Detail: This day features the remaining Round of 32 matches. Expect to see the finalists from the previous week’s Malaysia Open make their debut here.
- Thursday, 15 January (Round of 16)
- Start Time: 09:00 AM IST
- Broadcast Focus: 2 Courts (Court 1 & 2).
- Coverage: The best day for volume viewing. Broadcast typically covers 8 matches on Court 1 and 10 matches on Court 2.
- Friday, 16 January (Quarter Finals)
- Start Time: 11:00 AM IST (Approx)
- Broadcast Focus: 2 Courts.
- Coverage: “Quarter-Final Friday” features the top 8 players/pairs in every discipline battling for a podium spot.
- Saturday, 17 January (Semi Finals)
- Start Time: 11:00 AM IST
- Broadcast Focus: 1 Main Court.
- Coverage: The setup shifts to a single TV court. All 10 Semi-Final matches are broadcast back-to-back.
- Sunday, 18 January (Grand Finals)
- Start Time: 11:00 AM IST
- Broadcast Focus: 1 Main Court.
- Coverage: The culmination of the week. All 5 Final matches are broadcast live, followed immediately by the prize presentation.
Digital Tools for the Superfan
If you cannot watch the video feed, use these tools to follow the match dynamics in real-time:
- BWF Match Centre: The official live score provider. It offers point-by-point updates faster than any video stream.
- BWF ‘Badminton4U’ App: The official app provides live scores, head-to-head statistics, and real-time notifications for your favorite players.
Make sure your subscriptions are active and your alarms are set—the action at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex is not to be missed!
