The famous Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, which can accommodate over 8,000 spectators—more than twice as many as the previous venue—will host the India Open from January 13 to 18, 2026. The occasion demonstrates the growing significance of India’s top international badminton competition. The world’s best shuttlers will once again compete in the Super 750 tournament, which is organized by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) under the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Over the course of six days of heated matches, fans can anticipate seeing rising Indian talent like Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty compete with foreign stars like An Se-young, PV Sindhu, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, and Lakshya Sen.
“Moving the India Open to the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium this year marks an important step in the tournament’s evolution,” said Sanjay Mishra, general secretary of the Badminton Association of India. “We can accommodate a lot more fans thanks to the larger arena, which also improves the on-site experience for both players and spectators. It is crucial that our premier tournaments develop in tandem with the growing popularity of Indian badminton, establishing venues where players, spectators, and the sport can all flourish.” A major event on the BWF World Tour schedule, the India Open offers a total prize purse of USD 950,000 and awards up to 11,000 ranking points.
The goal of the 2026 edition is to provide players and spectators with a bigger, more thrilling, and more captivating experience. The India Open 2026 tickets will only be available online. Prices range from Rs. 400 to Rs. 1,750 for premium seats, which provide options in many categories. The biggest savings for matchdays, including the knockout stages, are offered during the initial ticketing period, which ends at the end of December. Tickets will still be more affordable in the later stages, which begin in early January, allowing viewers to attend the competition all the way to the finals.
