The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 is set to reach millions of homes as the Badminton Association of India (BAI) partners with Eurosport for exclusive live television coverage. This partnership marks a significant milestone for the Super 750 event, ensuring that fans across the country can catch every smash and drop shot from one of the BWF World Tour’s premier stops.

The 24th edition of the tournament will take place from January 13 to 18, 2026, at the iconic Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. This move to a larger venue, boasting a seating capacity of over 8,000, reflects the soaring popularity of badminton in India.

Under this new association, Eurosport and Eurosport HD will provide exhaustive coverage of the six-day competition. Fans can look forward to:

• Centre Court Live: Ball-by-ball action from the primary arena.
• Multi-Court Access: Live telecasts of crucial matches from outer courts.
• Exclusive Content: Post-match player interviews, expert analysis, and daily highlights.

As a marquee Super 750 event, the India Open 2026 features a massive USD 950,000 prize pool and offers up to 11,000 ranking points. The draw for the 2026 edition has already set the stage for high-intensity battles:

• PV Sindhu begins her campaign against Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen.
• Lakshya Sen faces a tricky all-Indian opening round against rising star Ayush Shetty.
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty remain the top home attractions in Men’s Doubles.
• International icons like An Se-young and Viktor Axelsen are expected to headline the global challenge.

Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary of the BAI, emphasized that the collaboration with Eurosport is part of a broader mission to make the sport more accessible. “Partnering with Eurosport allows us to take the tournament to a wider audience, reflecting the growing appetite for badminton in India,” he noted.

For those wanting to witness the action in person, tickets are available exclusively online through Ticmint, with prices starting at INR 400.

Key Highlights:

• Broadcast Deal: BAI has partnered with Eurosport to air the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 live on TV and digital platforms.
• Event Details: The Super 750 tournament runs from Jan 13–18 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
• Prize & Points: Players compete for a USD 950,000 prize purse and crucial 11,000 BWF ranking points.
• Spectator Access: Tickets are live on Ticmint starting at INR 400, with the event moving to a venue twice the size of previous years.