India Open 2026: Schedule, Venue, Live Streaming And Draws

The India Open 2026 is set to return as one of the marquee stops on the Badminton World Federation’s World Tour Super 750 circuit, bringing six days of elite badminton action to New Delhi. Scheduled from January 13 to January 18, the tournament will be hosted at the iconic Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, where the world’s top shuttlers will battle for ranking points, prize money, and early-season momentum. For Indian fans, the India Open remains a highlight on the sporting calendar, offering a rare chance to see homegrown stars compete against the best international opposition on home soil. Established names such as PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will headline India’s campaign, while rising talents like Ayush Shetty look to make a statement on a big stage. EXCLUSIVE PICTURE FROM INDIAN OPEN! 🇮🇳 Entry and management in the stadium, a few pictures from our correspondent @racquetriot : https://t.co/8PgSGCrnfV pic.twitter.com/P4gI7asTA8 - The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) January 14, 2026 The 2026 edition marks the 24th staging of the India Open and is expected to feature a fiercely competitive field across all five disciplines. With the tournament placed early in the season, performances in Delhi often set the tone for players’ campaigns on the World Tour. Schedule and where to watch The action began on Tuesday, January 13, with first-round matches, and will run through to the finals on Sunday, January 18. In India, live television coverage will be available on Eurosport India and Eurosport HD. Fans can also follow the tournament online via live streams and highlights on the official BWF TV YouTube channel, which regularly broadcasts World Tour events. First-round draws: Indian players Indian interest will be spread across multiple categories from day one. In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen faces compatriot Ayush Shetty in an all-Indian opener, while Srikanth Kidambi is drawn against Lin Chun-yi of Chinese Taipei. HS Prannoy will take on Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu in what promises to be a demanding first-round clash. In women’s singles, PV Sindhu opens her campaign against Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh, while Malvika Bansod faces Pai Yu-po of Taiwan. India’s doubles specialists will also be in focus, led by men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who meet an American pairing in the opening round. With strong Indian representation across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, the India Open 2026 promises high-intensity action and significant home interest. As New Delhi once again becomes a global badminton hub, fans will be hoping for deep runs and memorable performances from India’s stars on one of the sport’s biggest stages. SEE ALSO: Anders Antonsen Withdraws From India Open 2026: World No. 3 Says Delhi's Pollution Is Unfit For Badminton

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