Publication date: 02 Aug 2023
About the Uber Badminton Cup
The Uber Cup is the World Women’s Team Championships in badminton held every two years since 1957. 16 national teams take part in the competition and only 12 of them qualify for the final round.
A similar event for men, the Thomas Cup, has been held since 1948. Starting in 1984, these two championships began to be organized at the same time.
2026 Uber Cup
The 2026 Uber Cup is the premier women’s team badminton competition held under the auspices of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It is the women’s equivalent of the Thomas Cup and one of the most respected tournaments in the world of badminton. In 2026, the Uber Cup promises to be a real treat for fans, as it will once again bring together the strongest national teams in the fight for the title of world champion.
When and where will the 2026 Uber Cup be held?
The 2026 Uber Cup will be held from April 24 to May 3 in Horsens, Denmark. This cozy and dynamic city will host such a large-scale international competition for the first time. The tournament will be held in a modern arena with ideal conditions for athletes, coaches and spectators.
Denmark is a country with rich badminton traditions and a stable presence in the world top, and therefore its choice as a host is quite logical.
Who will take part?
The final part of the Uber Cup 2026 will feature 16 women’s teams, selected based on the results of continental championships and the world ranking. Among the favorites:
- China is the most titled women’s team in the history of the Uber Cup,
- Japan is one of the strongest teams in recent years, known for its endurance and tactical play,
- South Korea is the current or recent champion (depending on the results of 2024),
- Indonesia, Thailand, India, Denmark are teams with serious potential and depth of the squad.
The tournament will also feature teams from Africa, Oceania, Europe and America, which makes the Uber Cup 2026 a truly global event.
History of Uber Badminton Cup
Men are pioneers in many sporting events. The Uber Cup is no exception. The history of the Thomas Cup dates back to the early 50-ies of the last century, and it was not until 1948 that the first men’s badminton event was held.
Two years after the success of the Thomas Cup, British badminton player Betty Uber proposed to create and run a badminton championship for women.
The competition itself was not held until 1956-1957. In the first championship, the U.S. team defeated Denmark.
The Uber Cup, the main prize, was presented in 1956 during the first championship. This cup itself was made by renowned jewelers in London.
In the history of the Uber Cup, the Chinese national team is the leader in victories – on its account of 15 wins.
Results of the previous Uber Cup championships
| The year | Venue | Results/ Place |
| 2024 | Chengdu, China | China |
| 2022 | Bangkok, Thailand | South Korea |
| 2020 | Aarhus, Denmark | China |
2028 Uber Cup
Information about the dates and venue for the 2028 Uber Badminton Cup is currently unknown.
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