The Estonian International 2026 is currently underway in Tallinn, Estonia. As part of the BWF International Series, it is one of the opening tournaments of the 2026 badminton season.
The event is scheduled from January 8 – 11, 2026. The competition will be staged at Kalev Sports Hall (Kalevi Spordihall).
The Estonian International in badminton is an international open held in Estonia since 2001 and is thereby one of the most recent international badminton tournaments in the world.
The tournament is now classified as BWF International Series (formerly Future Series) and admitted to the European Badminton Circuit.
Russia is the most successful nation in the tournament with a total of 18.5 titles. France occupies the second spot with 12.5 titles. Finland is close on heels with 12 titles.
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BWF Estonian International 2026: Schedule
The tournament follows a standard four-day progression:
| Date | Time (Local) | Round |
| Jan 8 (Thursday) | 09:00 | Qualification (all rounds) |
| Jan 9 (Friday) | 09:00 | Main Draw – 1st and 2nd Rounds |
| Jan 10 (Saturday) | 10:00 / 16:00 | Quarterfinals / Semifinals |
| Jan 11 (Sunday) | 10:00 | Finals & Prize Ceremonies |
BWF Estonian International 2026: Points Distribution
As the Estonian International 2026 is classified as an International Series (Grade 3) tournament, the ranking points are awarded according to the BWF Continental Circuit scale.
These points contribute to a player’s BWF World Ranking. The further a player progresses, the more points they earn:
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| Position | Ranking Points |
| Winner | 2,500 |
| Runner-up | 2,130 |
| Semifinals | 1,750 |
| Quarterfinals | 1,370 |
| Round of 16 | 920 |
| Round of 32 | 550 |
| Round of 64 | 210 |
| Round of 128 | 100 |
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BWF Estonian International 2026: Prize Money
The total prize pool for the Estonian International 2026 is $10,000 USD. The prize money is distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semifinalists as follows:
| Position | Singles (MS, WS) | Doubles (MD, WD, XD) |
| Winner | €800 | €1,000 (per pair) |
| Runner-up | €450 | €600 (per pair) |
| Semifinalist | €225 | €300 (per pair) |
