Archive · 13 Jan 2026
BWF India Open 2026: Key Details
The BWF India Open 2026 is a big badminton tournament happening in New Delhi, India.
It starts on January 13 and ends on January 18.
Over 200 players from 20 countries will compete, including top players like Shi Yu Qi and An Se Young.
The winners get a lot of prize money, and you can watch it on Eurosports in India.
One exciting match is between Ayush Shetty and Lakshya Sen, who are both from India.
Ayush is trying to win against Lakshya for the first time.
The last time, Viktor Axelsen and An Se Young won the men's and women's singles, but this time, Viktor won't be playing.
The BWF India Open 2026 will be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi from January 13 to January 18, 2026.
Over 200 players from 20 countries will compete, with 32 entries in each category based on BWF World Rankings.
Top seeds include Shi Yu Qi, Christo Popov, and Kunlavut Vitidsarn in men's singles, and An Se Young, Wan Zhi Yi, and Akane Yamaguchi in women's singles.
The total prize purse is USD 950,000, with singles champions earning USD 66,500 and doubles winners earning USD 70,300 per pair.
Eurosports will broadcast the tournament in India, and notable matches include Ayush Shetty facing Lakshya Sen in the first round.
- Who
- 206 players from 20 countries, including top-ranked badminton players like Shi Yu Qi, An Se Young, Ayush Shetty, and Lakshya Sen
- What
- BWF India Open 2026 badminton tournament
- When
- January 13-18, 2026
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, India
- Why
- To compete in one of the premier badminton tournaments
Ayush Shetty
Lakshya Sen
First Round Matchup
Ayush Shetty
Ayush Shetty aims to secure his first victory over Lakshya Sen in their first-round match at the India Open.
Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen, the 'home favourite', has won both previous encounters against Ayush Shetty and will look to continue his dominance.
- Start Date
- January 13, 2026
- Final Date
- January 18, 2026
- Venue
- Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi
- Total Players
- 206 from 20 countries
- Prize Money
- USD 950,000
- Singles Champions Prize
- USD 66,500
- Doubles Champions Prize
- USD 70,300 per pair
- Broadcast Channel
- Eurosports
- Notable Players
- Shi Yu Qi, Christo Popov, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, An Se Young, Wan Zhi Yi, Akane Yamaguchi, Ayush Shetty, Lakshya Sen
Sources
BWF India Open 2026: All you need to know, including defending champions, live streaming, prize money and more
High hopes, tricky draws await home shuttlers at India Open Super 750
Ayush Shetty’s Junior-To-Senior Transition In Spotlight At Maiden India Open
Sindhu, Chirag-Satwik eye India Open as key build-up to World Championships
India Open Super 750: Tanvi Sharma, Tharun Mannepalli promoted to main draw after withdrawals
