Badminton Viewing Guide
Badminton is one of Chinese sports' proudest disciplines and the sport that stirs the most intense emotion among Southeast Asian fans—a final between China and Indonesia is enough to make tens of millions in both nations hold their breath. From the All England Open (founded in 1899, the world's oldest badminton tournament) to the Sudirman Cup (the supreme honor in mixed team events), and the biennial Thomas & Uber Cups, the badminton tournament system is rich and deep. This guide helps you settle viewing needs for all major badminton tournaments year-round.
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The badminton event guide centers around the BWF World Tour System, representing one of the most followed sports across Asian audiences.
Tournament Tier System (BWF World Tour)
| Grade | Event Name | Tier | Prize Pool | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | All England, Indonesia Open, Malaysia Open, etc. | Super 1000 | $1.0 Million USD | 12,000 pts |
| Grade 2 | Super 750 (China Open, Denmark Open, etc.) | Super 750 | $750,000 USD | 11,000 pts |
| Grade 3 | Super 500 | Super 500 | $500,000 USD | 9,500 pts |
| Grade 4 | Super 300 | Super 300 | $180,000 USD | 6,000 pts |
| BWF Finals | World Tour Finals | Finals | $1.5 Million USD | — |
Official Tournament Data: bwfworldtour.com
International Team Championships (Supreme Honors)
| Event | Format | Frequency | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cup | Men's Team World Championship | Every 2 years (Even years) | bwfbadminton.com |
| Uber Cup | Women's Team World Championship | Every 2 years (Concurrent with Thomas Cup) | bwfbadminton.com |
| Sudirman Cup | Mixed Team World Championship | Every 2 years (Odd years) | bwfsudirmancup.com |
| Olympic Badminton | Individual Championships (5 events) | Every 4 years | olympics.com |
2026 Major Badminton Events Calendar
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March | All England Open Badminton Championships | Birmingham, UK |
| Apr–May | Indonesia Open (Super 1000) | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| May–Jun | Thomas & Uber Cup Finals (2026) | TBD City |
| May | Malaysia Open (Super 1000) | Kuala Lumpur |
| July | India Open | TBD |
| August | BWF World Championships | TBD City |
| Nov–Dec | BWF World Tour Finals | TBD |
All England Open In-Depth Strategy
The All England Open Badminton Championships is the world's oldest badminton tournament, founded in 1899, serving as an ultimate battleground for legendary stars like Lin Dan, Xie Xinfang, and Tai Tzu-ying.
Team China's Dominance in World Badminton
China is the single most successful nation in badminton history, bar none:
Legendary Players
Lin Dan (2-time Olympic Champion, 5-time World Champion), Xie Xinfang, Chen Jin, Li Xuerui, Chen Qingchen / Jia Yifan (WD)... Badminton has gifted Chinese sports countless iconic figures.