The King Cup International Badminton Open 2025 is set to bring together the best shuttlers of the world together. The event is scheduled from December 26–28, 2025 Shenzhen, China.
The King Cup International Badminton Open is a high-profile invitational men’s singles badminton tournament launched in 2024 by Chinese badminton legend Lin Dan. It’s designed as a showcase event for players in men’s singles. A total of eight invited players take part in the tournament in a single-elimination format with a strong prize pool. However, it’s not part of the official Badminton World Federation (BWF) calendar and does not award world ranking points.
Where will King Cup International Badminton Open 2025 be held?
The 2025 edition of the King Cup International Badminton Open tournament will be staged at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, Shenzhen.
What is the format of King Cup International Badminton Open 2025?
The King Cup International Badminton Open 2025 will follow a straight knockout format, with all matches played across three days.
The event will follow standard BWF best-of-three games to 21 points.
Which players are featuring at the King Cup International Badminton Open 2025?
The eight players taking part in the tournament are:
| Seedings | Player | Country | Notable 2025 Achievement |
| 1 | Shi Yuqi | China | 2025 World Champion & China Open Winner |
| 2 | Anders Antonsen | Denmark | Defending King Cup Champion & French Open Winner |
| 3 | Jonatan Christie | Indonesia | Denmark Open & Korea Open Winner |
| 4 | Alex Lanier | France | European Champion; Cracked Top 10 |
| 5 | Kento Momota | Japan | Invited Legend |
| 6 | Victor Lai | Canada | 2025 World Championships Bronze Medalist |
| 7 | Jason Teh | Singapore | Thailand & Korea Masters Winner |
| 8 | Liu Yangmingyu | China | Domestic standout |
King Cup International Badminton Open 2025: Schedule
| Date | Round |
| Friday, Dec 26 | Quarter-finals |
| Saturday, Dec 27 | Exhibition matches & Semi-finals |
| Sunday, Dec 28 | Third-place match & Grand Final |
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King Cup International Badminton Open 2025: Where to Watch
The tournament will be available to watch in the following platforms:
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BWF TV (YouTube): Most international fans can watch live coverage and highlights on the official BWF TV YouTube channel. Please note that this may be geo-blocked in countries where a local broadcaster holds exclusive rights.
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Badminton4U App: The official BWF mobile app provides live scores, match statistics, and often links to live streams depending on your region.
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CCTV (China): Since the event is hosted in Shenzhen, China Central Television (CCTV-5) is the primary broadcaster for the local audience and may offer streams via its digital platforms.
