Publication date: 21 Nov 2024
About the HSBC BWF Badminton World Tour
The HSBC BWF World Tour is an elite series of tournaments organized by the Badminton World Federation. The competition is designed to showcase the strongest players and pairs from around the world. Therefore, it gives fans the chance to watch intense matches between top athletes. In addition, the tournament covers numerous countries and continents.
2025 HSBC BWF World Tour
In 2025, the tour will maintain its scale with competitions in Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania on the schedule. The series will begin in January and culminate in a final tournament in December, bringing together the top players as determined by the year’s results.
Tournament Dates and Locations
The BWF World Tour includes more than 30 tournaments of varying levels, from the Super 100 to the prestigious Super 1000. China will host the final round from December 17-21. The schedule includes events at arenas such as Istora Senayan in Indonesia, Birmingham Arena in the UK and stadiums in Thailand.
Key favorites and participants
Each stage features the world’s top ranked players, including
- World and Olympic champions from China, Japan and South Korea.
- European stars from Denmark and Spain such as Viktor Axelsen and Carolina Marin.
- Rising stars from India, Indonesia and Malaysia.
History of the HSBC BWF Badminton Tournament
The series started in 2018 as an update of the previous world competitions. In addition, the format and level of the tournament became more spectacular and organized, with a clear division into levels and increased prize money. The main idea is to unite badminton professionals under a single system and increase interest in the sport.
Characteristics and uniqueness of the tournament
The BWF World Tour is characterized by
- Variety of categories (singles, doubles, mixed doubles).
- Innovative approach to organization and broadcasting.
- Global reach, helping to popularize badminton around the world.
Tournament winners in the last 3 years
| Year | Venue | Winners |
| 2024 | Hangzhou, China | Men’s Singles – Shi Yuei (China)
Women’s Singles – Wang Zhiyi (China) Men’s Doubles – Kim Astrup, Anders Skaarup Rasmussen (Denmark) Women’s Doubles – Baek Ha-na, Mixed Doubles – Zheng Siwei, Huang Yaqiong (China) |
| 2023 | Hangzhou, China | Men’s singles – Viktor Axelsen (Denmark)
Women’s singles – Tai Tzu-ying (Chinese Taipei) Men’s doubles – Kang Min-hyuk, Seo Seung-jae (South Korea) Women’s doubles – Chen Qingchen, Jia Yifan (China) Mixed doubles – Zheng Siwei, Huang Ya Qiong (China) |
| 2022 | Bangkok, Thailand | Men’s singles – Viktor Axelsen (Denmark)
Women’s singles – Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) Men’s doubles – Liu Yuchen, Ou Xuanyi (China) Women’s doubles – Chen Qingchen, Jia Yifan (China) Mixed doubles – Zheng Siwei, Huang Ya Qiong (China) |
2026 HSBC BWF World Tour
The 2026 tournament promises to be even bigger and more exciting with an expansion in the number of participants and venues. The organizers are looking to attract new markets and the spectacle of competition.
Keep an eye on the dates of badminton tournaments and other events in our Sporting Events Calendar.
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