Badminton Sudirman Cup Finals 2027 to be held in Beijing

Next April’s event will mark Beijing's first staging of a BWF individual or Team World Championships since it hosted the Sudirman Cup in 2005.

BWF president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul said: "China has long played an important role in the development and global success of badminton.

“Their proven experience in delivering world-class tournaments gives us every confidence that the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals in Beijing will be a tremendous success.

“Returning to Beijing for one of our premier team championships honours that heritage while highlighting the continued growth and global appeal of our sport."

The BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2027 will also usher in a new era for badminton’s Major Championships.

From 2027, BWF Major Championships will adopt an extended format, with team events expanding to 24 Member Associations, creating two-week global sporting spectacles that enhance fan engagement, unlock greater commercial opportunities, and bring badminton to more markets than ever before.

Beijing also boasts a rich badminton heritage, having staged the BWF World Championships in 1987.

On that note, the BWF said that a host city for the 2027 World Championships 2027, along with BWF World Tour Finals 2027-2030, and BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2028 will be announced at a later date.