The Badminton World Federation released the official prize money distribution details for the China Open 2026. Held at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Changzhou, China, the flagship BWF World Tour Super 1000 event gathers elite global shuttlers competing across five primary categories. Featuring an impressive total financial commitment of USD 2,000,000, the tournament stands as one of the most lucrative stops on the international badminton calendar. Players earn substantial cash payouts along with crucial BWF World Ranking points essential for season standings.
Total Prize Pool Overview For China Open 2026
- Tournament Name: China Open 2026
- Host City And Venue: Changzhou, Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
- BWF Event Grade: BWF World Tour Super 1000
- Total Financial Purse: USD 2,000,000
- Singles Winner Payout: USD 140,000 (7.00% of total pool)
- Doubles Winner Pair Payout: USD 148,000 (7.40% of total pool)
Men’s And Women’s Singles Prize Money Distribution
The singles categories feature a 32-player main draw. Every participant competing in the main draw receives financial compensation based on the round reached in the tournament:
- Winner: $140,000 (7.00% of total pool)
- Finalist (Runner-Up): $68,000 (3.40% of total pool)
- Semi-Finals: $28,000 (1.40% of total pool)
- Quarter Finals: $11,000 (0.55% of total pool)
- Round Of 16 (Last 16): $6,000 (0.30% of total pool)
- Round Of 32 (Last 32): $2,000 (0.10% of total pool)
Men’s, Women’s And Mixed Doubles Prize Money Distribution
The three doubles events feature a 32-team draw for Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The payout figures listed below represent the total financial reward granted per pair:
- Winners: $148,000 (7.40% of total pool)
- Finalists (Runners Up): $70,000 (3.50% of total pool)
- Semi-finals: $28,000 (1.40% of total pool)
- Quarter Finals: $12,500 (0.625% of total pool)
- Round of 16 (Last 16): $6,500 (0.325% of total pool)
- Round of 32 (Last 32): $2,000 (0.10% of total pool)
