Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially redrawn the battle lines for the sport, unveiling a revamped World Tour structure set to launch in 2027. The headline change sees the Super 100 circuit officially integrated into the World Tour family, creating a seamless six-tier pyramid for the world’s best shuttlers.
Here is the breakdown of the new landscape:
The Pinnacle: World Tour Finals & Super 1000
Sitting alone at the very top as Level 1 is the season-ending World Tour Finals, the crown jewel of the calendar.
Just below, the prestigious Level 2 (Super 1000) status remains an exclusive club for the sport’s “Big Five.” Southeast Asian powerhouses Malaysia and Indonesia have successfully retained their top-tier status. They are joined by the historic All England Open, the formidable China Open, and Europe’s premier event, the Denmark Open.
The Heavy Hitters: Super 750 (Level 3)
The second tier features five major stops that offer massive ranking points. The China Masters and French Open lead the line here, alongside the India Open, Japan Open, and the Hong Kong Open.
The Battleground: Super 500 (Level 4)
The mid-tier circuit sees a dense schedule of nine tournaments. Southeast Asia features heavily here with the Malaysia Masters, Indonesia Masters, Thailand Open, and the Singapore Open.
Rounding out the Level 4 category are the Japan Masters, Korea Open, Australian Open, the German Open, and the frosty challenge of the Arctic Open in Finland.
The Rising Stars: Super 300 (Level 5)
Designed for developing talent and tour veterans alike, the Super 300 level includes eight stops globally. The Asian leg features the Thailand Masters, Taipei Open, and Macau Open.
Europe hosts the Swiss Open, Orleans Masters (France), and Hylo Open (Germany), while the Americas are represented by the Canada Open and US Open.
The New Frontier: Super 100 (Level 6)
In a historic shift, the Super 100 events are now officially Level 6 on the World Tour. This expansion brings official tour stops to new markets, including the Philippines Open, Vietnam Open, and the Dutch Open in the Netherlands.
Traditional stops like India’s Syed Modi International remain, while China, Indonesia, and Malaysia have all been granted additional Super 100 tournaments to further develop their local talent pools.
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