2024 Badminton Calendar: A Year Packed with Thrilling Tournaments
As we enter in 2024, the badminton world is buzzing with excitement. This year promises an action-packed schedule, highlighted by the Paris Olympics and a host of other prestigious tournaments. From the Malaysia Masters in January to the BWF World Tour Finals in December, badminton fans are in for a treat. Let’s dive into the 2024 badminton calendar and explore what makes this year exceptionally thrilling for shuttlers and fans alike.
The 2024 Badminton Season Overview
The Curtain Raiser: Malaysia Open
The year kicks off with the Malaysia Open, a BWF Super 1000 tournament, from January 9 to 14 in Kuala Lumpur. This event sets the stage for a year of high-level competition and is a perfect opener for the badminton season.
The Road to Paris: Olympic Qualification
A major focus for 2024 is the Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 27 to August 5. With no senior world badminton championships this year, the Olympics take center stage. Indian stars like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will be vying for their spots at the Summer Games, with the Olympic qualification period running until April 28.
Prestigious Tournaments and Finals
The BWF World Tour Finals, the climax of the competitive season, are slated for December 11-15. But before that, the badminton calendar is packed with 31 BWF World Tour events, including the high-profile All England Championships from March 12-17.
Continental and Team Championships
Apart from the World Tour, shuttlers will compete in top-tier continental competitions like the Badminton Asia Team and Individual championships. The Thomas and Uber Cup Finals, happening in April-May, are also key highlights, especially with India defending their Thomas Cup title.
Detailed 2024 Badminton Schedule
Here’s a comprehensive look at the tournaments lined up for 2024:
| Dates | Tournament | Category | Venue |
| January 9-14 | Malaysia Open | BWF Super 1000 | Kuala Lumpur |
| January 16-21 | India Open | BWF Super 750 | New Delhi |
| January 23-28 | Indonesia Masters | BWF Super 500 | Jakarta |
| January 30-February 4 | Thailand Masters | BWF Super 300 | Bangkok |
| February 13-18 | Badminton Asia Team Championships | Continental team | Shah Alam, Malaysia |
| February 27-March 3 | German Open | BWF Super 300 | Mulheim |
| March 5-10 | French Open | BWF Super 750 | Paris |
| March 12-17 | Orleans Masters | BWF Super 300 | Orleans |
| March 12-17 | All England Open | BWF Super 1000 | Birmingham |
| March 19-24 | Swiss Open | BWF Super 300 | Basel |
| March 19-24 | Ruichang China Masters | BWF Super 100 | Ruichang |
| March 26-31 | Madrid Spain Masters | BWF Super 300 | Madrid |
| April 9-14 | Badminton Asia Championships | Continental Individual | TBD |
| April 27-May 5 | Thomas and Uber Cup Finals | Grade 1 team | Chengdu, China |
| May 14-19 | Thailand Open | BWF Super 500 | Bangkok |
| May 21-26 | Malaysia Masters | BWF Super 500 | Kuala Lumpur |
| May 28-June 2 | Singapore Open | BWF Super 750 | Singapore |
| June 4-9 | Indonesia Open | BWF Super 1000 | Jakarta |
| June 11-16 | Australian Open | BWF Super 500 | Sydney |
| June 25-30 | US Open | BWF Super 300 | TBD |
| July 2-7 | Canada Open | BWF Super 500 | Calgary |
| July 27-August 5 | Paris 2024 Olympics | Grade 1 – Individual | Paris |
| August 20-25 | Japan Open | BWF Super 750 | Tokyo |
| August 27-September 1 | Korea Open | BWF Super 500 | Seoul |
| August 27-September 1 | Indonesia Super 100 I | BWF Super 100 | TBD |
| September 3-8 | Taipei Open | BWF Super 300 | Taipei |
| September 10-15 | Hong Kong Open | BWF Super 500 | Hong Kong |
| September 10-15 | Vietnam Open | BWF Super 100 | Ho Chi Minh City |
| September 17-22 | China Open | BWF Super 1000 | Changzhou |
| September 24-29 | Indonesia Super 100 II | BWF Super 100 | TBD |
| October 1-6 | Abu Dhabi Masters | BWF Super 100 | Abu Dhabi |
| October 8-13 | Arctic Open | BWF Super 500 | Vantaa, Finland |
| October 15-20 | Denmark Open | BWF Super 750 | Odense |
| October 15-20 | Malaysia Super 100 | BWF Super 100 | TBD |
| October 29-November 3 | Hylo Open | BWF Super 300 | Saarbrucken, Germany |
| November 5-10 | Korea Masters | BWF Super 300 | Gwangju |
| November 12-17 | Japan Masters | BWF Super 500 | Kumamoto |
| November 12-17 | Kaohsiung Open | BWF Super 100 | Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei |
| November 19-24 | China Masters | BWF Super 750 | Shenzhen |
| November 26-December 1 | Syed Modi India International | BWF Super 300 | Lucknow |
| December 3-8 | India Super 100 I | BWF Super 100 | TBD |
| December 10-15 | India Super 100 II | BWF Super 100 | TBD |
| December 11-15 | BWF World Tour Finals | BWF World Tour Finals | Hangzhou |