Malaysia Open 2026 is the season-opening tournament of the 2026 BWF World Tour. As a Super 1000 event, it is one of the most prestigious stops on the circuit, featuring the world’s top-ranked players.
The tournament will take place from January 6 – 11, 2026 at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
As one of only four BWF World Tour SUPER 1000 tournaments, the Malaysia Open continues to draw world class shuttlers and passionate fans from around the world, making it a highlight on both the global and national sporting calendars
Malaysia Open 2026: Schedule
The tournament typically follows a six-day knockout format:
| Day | Date | Phase |
| Tue & Wed | Jan 6 – 7 | Round of 32 (Opening Rounds) |
| Thursday | Jan 8 | Round of 16 |
| Friday | Jan 9 | Quarter-finals |
| Saturday | Jan 10 | Semi-finals |
| Sunday | Jan 11 | Finals |
Malaysia Open 2026: Where to buy tickets
To make the event more accessible, ticket prices have been maintained at similar rates to its earlier edition, reflecting Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM)’s appreciation for the tremendous support shown by Malaysian fans.
Fans can purchase tickets on www.ticket2u.com.my.
Early Bird prices apply to all daily tickets, while fans who wish to catch the full week of action may opt for season passes, priced between RM282 and RM2,000, depending on category.
“Fans are advised to purchase their PETRONAS Malaysia Open tickets early and take advantage of the Early Bird Promotion. We’ve seen strong demand in past editions, with popular categories selling out quickly once sales open,” said BAM Secretary General, Dato’ Kenny Goh Chee Keong.
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The Malaysia Open is an annual Super 1000 badminton tournament that has been held since 1937. The event’s annual pattern was interrupted three times: from 1942 to 1946, because of World War II, from 1969 to 1982, and from 2020 to 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It became one of the BWF Super Series tournaments from 2007 to 2017 known as the Malaysia Super Series. BWF categorised Malaysia Open as one of the five BWF World Tour Super 750 events in the BWF events structure since 2018. Since 2023, it became a Super 1000 tournament.
