LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2026 Receives M Mark Status

The LI-NING Hong Kong Open Badminton Championships 2026 has received the prestigious M Mark status from Hong Kong’s Major Sports Events Committee ahead of its November 17 start. The six day international tournament will be held until November 22 at Kai Tak Arena, marking the first time the Hong Kong Open will take place at the new sports venue.

The announcement was made on November 12, with the badminton championship recognised alongside two other major sporting events in Hong Kong. The tournament is part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 and will feature international players competing for a total prize purse of US$500,000.

Organised by the Badminton Association of Hong Kong, China, and sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the 36th edition of the championship is expected to bring together some of the leading names in international badminton.

Hong Kong Open 2026 to Feature 280 Qualified Players

The organisers confirmed that the tournament received 456 player entries from 30 countries and regions. Following the BWF World Tour entry rules, a total of 280 players from 21 countries and regions have qualified for the competition.

Players will compete in all five badminton categories: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.

The entry list includes international players from several major badminton nations, while Hong Kong’s leading players will also have the opportunity to compete in front of their home crowd.

The tournament is expected to provide an important opportunity for players to earn BWF World Tour ranking points and compete for the Super 500 title.

First Hong Kong Open Edition at Kai Tak Arena

One of the biggest changes for the 2026 championship is its move to Kai Tak Arena at Kai Tak Sports Park. The venue is located at 38 Shing Kai Road in Kowloon City, Hong Kong.

The Badminton Association of Hong Kong, China, has described the move as an important milestone for the tournament. The new venue is expected to increase the event’s scale and offer spectators an upgraded experience.

The organisers have also highlighted a 20% increase in venue capacity compared with the previous arrangement, allowing more badminton fans to attend the competition.

The championship will be held from November 17 to 22, with the opening rounds, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals scheduled across the six days.

Hong Kong Open 2026 Schedule and Prize Money

The LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2026 will follow the standard knockout competition format across its five badminton disciplines. The tournament will begin on November 17, with the finals scheduled for November 22.

The event carries a total prize pool of US$500,000, making it an important stop on the BWF World Tour calendar.

The tournament has retained LI-NING as its title sponsor for the third consecutive year. The brand will also continue as the official equipment supplier.

Tournament Details

Detail	Information
Tournament	LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2026
Edition	36th
Dates	November 17 to 22, 2026
Level	HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500
Venue	Kai Tak Arena
Location	Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Qualified Players	280
Countries and Regions	21
Total Prize Money	US$500,000
Organiser	Badminton Association of Hong Kong, China
Governing Body	Badminton World Federation

Tickets and Official Tournament Updates

Fans can attend the championship at Kai Tak Arena during the six day competition. The organisers have made tickets available through HK Ticketing and Damai.

A premium seat package covering six days and nine sessions was priced at HK$5,000, while individual session tickets were also made available for public sale.

Fans can follow the latest player entries, match draws, fixtures and results through the official tournament website and BWF platforms.