India Open 2026 kicks off on Wednesday (January 14) at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, drawing 206 players from 20 countries for the BWF World Tour Super 750 showdown from January 14-19.
As badminton
fans gear up for explosive action, hosts India boast 17 entries, led by Women's Doubles with five pairs challenging for glory.
India's Power-Packed Squad Led by PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag
India's campaign hinges on star power in key categories. In Men's Singles, Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, and HS Prannoy aim to upset the field.
PV Sindhu and Malvika Bansod spearhead Women's Singles. Men's Doubles features the world-class duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy alongside Hariharan Amsakarunan/MR Arjun.
Men's Singles - Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy
Women's Singles - PV Sindhu, Malvika Bansod
Men's Doubles - Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Hariharan Amsakarunan/MR Arjun
Women's Doubles - Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand, Shruti Mishra/Priya Konjengbam, Rutuparna Panda/Swetparna Panda, Kavipriya Selvam/Simran Singhi, Gayatri Rawat/Mansa Rawat
Mixed Doubles - Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto, Rohan Kapoor/G Ruthvika Shivani, Ashith Surya/Amrutha Pramuthesh, Dhruv Rawat/Maneesha K
Global Stars Set to Challenge: Shi Yu Qi, An Se Young Headline Foreign Entries
The international contingent packs firepower. Men's Singles welcomes World Tour Finals winner Christo Popov, World No. 1 and reigning champion Shi Yu Qi, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, and Jonatan Christie. Women's Singles stars include world No. 1 An Se Young, Wan Zhi Yi, and Akane Yamaguchi. Doubles action heats up with Korean Men's pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae, Women's duo Liu Sheng Shu/Tan Ning, and Mixed top seeds Jiang Zhen Bang/Wei Ya Xin, promising epic battles.
Knockout Thrills and High Stakes: Tournament Format Explained
This Super 750 event features 32 entries per category across Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Top 32-ranked players or pairs gain direct entry, with alternates filling withdrawals for a elite lineup. All matches unfold in a pure knockout format-best-of-three games to 21 points, requiring a two-point margin. Winners snag 11,000 BWF ranking points, runners-up 9,350, semi-finalists 7,700, quarter-finalists 6,050, round-of-16 exits 4,320, and round-of-32 2,660.
Massive Prize Purse and Iconic Venue Await Champions
A hefty USD 950,000 prize pool mirrors last year, with Men's and Women's Singles winners pocketing USD 66,500 each, and Doubles champs (Men's, Women's, Mixed) earning USD 70,300 per pair. Action unfolds at the historic Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium-India's largest indoor arena with 8,000 seats, site of the 1982 Asian Games badminton.
How to Watch India Open 2026 Live: Broadcast and Tickets
Catch every smash on Eurosport and Eurosport HD in India, with live streaming on YouTube via BAI Media and BWF TV. Secure tickets online at YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2026 Tickets, starting at INR 400.
