India Open Super 750 moves to a new venue due to the Badminton World Championships

The organizers of the India Open Super 750 have officially confirmed that the 2026 edition will move from the traditional KD Jadhav Indoor Hall to the larger Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. 

This new venue is a major upgrade, boasting a seating capacity of over 8,000, which is more than double the size of the previous hall. Besides the increased space, the stadium offers improved facilities and better sightlines, ensuring a more vibrant atmosphere for both athletes and spectators.

According to Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), this transition is a vital step in the tournament's evolution. He stated that the move allows the organizers to accommodate more fans while delivering a superior experience. 

“Moving the India Open to the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium this year marks an important step in the tournament’s evolution,” Mishra said. “The larger venue allows us to accommodate significantly more fans while delivering a better on-ground experience for players and spectators alike. As Indian badminton continues to grow in stature, it is essential that our flagship events evolve in step, creating spaces where the sport, the athletes and the fans can all thrive together”.  

Furthermore, because India is set to host the BWF World Championships in August 2026, this event will function as a practical rehearsal to ensure the venue and logistics are ready for the global stage.

The India Open is a prestigious Super 750 event on the BWF World Tour. It typically takes place in mid-January, specifically from January 13 to January 18, serving as the second major tournament of the season right after the Malaysia Open. 

The event attracts the world's elite players, including stars like Viktor Axelsen, An Se-young, and home favorites such as PV Sindhu and the duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. With a total prize purse of USD 950,000, it remains one of the most lucrative stops on the tour.

In the 2025 edition, the tournament witnessed the absolute dominance of Olympic champions. Viktor Axelsen secured his third men's singles title by comfortably defeating Lee Cheuk Yiu. Meanwhile, An Se-young maintained her flawless season record by beating Pornpawee Chochuwong in a lopsided women's singles final that lasted only 39 minutes. Neither champion dropped a single game throughout their respective journeys.

In the paired events, the Malaysian duo Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin triumphed in the men's doubles after a tense three-game battle. The women’s doubles saw a surprise victory for the unseeded Japanese pair Arisa Igarashi and Ayaka Sakuramoto, while China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin claimed the mixed doubles trophy.