China Open 2026: The world’s elite shuttlers are set to clash in Changzhou as the VICTOR China Open 2026 officially gets underway. As one of the flagship BWF World Tour Super 1000 events, this prestigious tournament offers crucial world ranking points and one of the most lucrative prize purses on the international badminton calendar. Here is everything you need to know about the tournament schedule, top Indian contenders, prize money pool, and live streaming details.
Key Dates and Full Tournament Schedule
The six-day spectacle runs from July 21 to July 26, 2026. With no qualification rounds in Super 1000 events, top-tier action begins directly from the Round of 32.
- Round of 32: July 21–22, 2026
- Round of 16: July 23, 2026
- Quarter-finals: July 24, 2026
- Semi-finals: July 25, 2026
- Finals: July 26, 2026
- Indian Players Participating
India features a strong contingent across singles disciplines, highlighted by an all-Indian opening round clash in the women’s draw.
Men’s Singles: Two-time Olympic medallist Lakshya Sen faces Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in his opener. Veteran star HS Prannoy locks horns with Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao, while young talent Ayush Shetty takes on Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan in the first round.
Women’s Singles: Ace shuttler PV Sindhu squares off against young compatriot Unnati Hooda in a marquee first-round battle. Rising shuttler Devika Sihag meets Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan.
| Discipline | Key Indian Contenders | Opening Round Opponents |
| Men’s Singles | Lakshya Sen | Yushi Tanaka (Japan) |
| Men’s Singles | HS Prannoy | Leong Jun Hao (Malaysia) |
| Men’s Singles | Ayush Shetty | Alwi Farhan (Indonesia) |
| Women’s Singles | PV Sindhu vs. Unnati Hooda | All-India Clash (Round of 32) |
| Women’s Singles | Devika Sihag | Busanan Ongbamrungphan (Thailand) |
Record Prize Money Pool
As a BWF Super 1000 showpiece, the 2026 China Open features a massive total prize purse of USD 2,000,000 (~₹16.7 Crore INR). The singles champions will take home USD 140,000 alongside 12,000 BWF world ranking points, making it a critical pitstop for world tour finals qualification.
Live Streaming & Telecast Details
In India, fans can stream the matches of the China Open 2026 on the official BWF TV YouTube channel. Unfortunately, it won’t be shown on TV in India.
