India’s P.V. Sindhu performs in motion.
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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Monday (February 9, 2026) introduced a serious restructuring of the worldwide calendar from 2027, unveiling an expanded World Tour, increased prize cash and new competitors codecs geared toward accelerating the game’s international development.
This follows the extension of BWF’s long-term deal by to 2034 with broadcast and business associate Infront introduced final yr.
Below the brand new framework, the variety of TV-produced badminton matches will double from 1,410 to roughly 3,000 throughout all BWF tournaments.
Central to the reforms is a revamped BWF World Tour that includes 36 tournaments organised inside a six-tier construction: the World Tour Finals, 5 Tremendous 1000 occasions, 5 Tremendous 750, 9 Tremendous 500, eight Tremendous 300 and eight Tremendous 100 tournaments, with Tremendous 100 occasions built-in into the primary tour for the primary time.
5 Tremendous 1000 tournaments, to be staged throughout Asia and Europe, with 48 gamers competing in group after which elimination rounds in Singles occasions, whereas doubles occasions will function 32-pair knockout attracts. Every Tremendous 1000 event will run for 11 days throughout two weekends, with all 1,095 matches broadcast globally.
The game’s governing stated the full annual prize pool on the World Tour will rise to roughly $26.9 million. Prize cash will increase throughout classes embrace $2 million for Tremendous 1000 tournaments, $1.1 million for Tremendous 750, $560,000 for Tremendous 500, $2,90,000 for Tremendous 300 and $140,000 for Tremendous 100.
From 2027, the World Championships will introduce a group-stage part adopted by knockouts, making certain each participant competes in no less than two matches. The Sudirman Cup Finals and Thomas & Uber Cup Finals will broaden to incorporate extra groups, rising international illustration.
Hosts for the revamped World Tour from 2027 to 2030 have been confirmed, whereas the venue for the World Tour Finals might be introduced later.
“We’re constructing a sport that speaks to the following technology. Each component, from competitors codecs with elevated prize cash, to broadcast technique and sponsorship worth chains, has been reimagined to satisfy the calls for of a really international sport within the twenty first century,” BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul stated in a launch.
BWF secretary Basic Thomas Lund stated the modifications place gamers on the centre of the ecosystem.
“Our focus is on constructing a future-ready framework that drives sustainable development and amplifies badminton’s international attain. Collectively BWF and Infront are serving extra drama, extra alternatives for gamers, and a richer expertise for followers and broadcasters alike.
“This transfer reinforces badminton’s place as a globally aggressive and commercially enticing sport, whereas underscoring our dedication to place gamers on the coronary heart of the sport, making certain truthful rewards and sustaining their long-term participation on the highest degree.”
Printed – February 09, 2026 04:44 pm IST
