BWF China Open 2025: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

China dominated the 2025 BWF China Open, winning four of five titles on home soil, while Indonesia’s Alfian and Fikri claimed the men’s doubles crown. Whether you’re catching up on results or figuring out how to watch, this guide has the verified details.

Prize Money: USD 2,000,000 ·
Date: 22–27 July 2025 ·
Venue: Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium ·
Entries: 53 from 18 countries ·
Category: BWF World Tour Super 1000

The key facts at a glance reveal a consistent picture: a Super 1000 event with a 34th edition pedigree and a single, high-stakes venue.

What is the BWF China Open 2025 schedule?

The tournament ran exactly as planned: six days of competition across five disciplines, from the first round through to the finals.

When did the tournament take place?

• The event opened on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, with the Round of 32. (Wikipedia)
• The second day of Round of 32 took place on 23 July, as confirmed by BWF TV’s Day 2 stream page.
• The Quarterfinals were held on 25 July, Semifinals on 26 July, and the Finals on Sunday, 27 July. (Wikipedia)

What were the daily rounds?

The tournament followed a standard Super 1000 progression: Round of 32 (2 days), Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals.

Why this matters: The compressed six-day schedule, typical of top-tier BWF events, means players face a match nearly every day, testing endurance as much as skill.

The implication: Fans got six straight days of action without a break, a test both for players’ endurance and viewers’ attention spans.

How to watch BWF China Open 2025 live?

Viewers had two primary ways to follow the action: free live streams and real-time score updates.

Is there a live stream available?

BWF TV, the official YouTube channel of the Badminton World Federation, streamed every match live. However, if the stream was geo-blocked in your country, BWF TV noted that “it is because the rights were sold to a broadcaster in that country.” (BWF TV)

Where can I find live scores?

Live scores were available on the BWF World Tour website and on Olympics.com, which listed the Changzhou event with precise dates and a direct link to viewing options.

The catch: Regional broadcast deals can block free YouTube coverage, so checking your local sports rights is essential before match day.

The pattern: Regional broadcast deals mean access to free coverage varies, so planning ahead is key.

What are the BWF China Open 2025 results?

All five categories crowned champions, with China dominating the podium across multiple disciplines.

Who won each category?

• Men’s singles: Shi Yuqi (Wikipedia)
• Women’s singles: Wang Zhiyi (Wikipedia)
• Men’s doubles: Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Wikipedia)
• Women’s doubles: Liu Shengshu / Tan Ning (Wikipedia)
• Mixed doubles: Feng Yanzhe / Huang Dongping (Wikipedia)

Where are the official results published?

Full brackets and match scores are archived on the BWF World Tour results page, with additional context from Olympics.com, which included the tournament in its 2025 BWF calendar coverage.

The implication: China’s clean sweep in singles and doubles underscores the host nation’s depth, while Alfian/Fikri’s win in men’s doubles shows Indonesia’s continued strength in that discipline.

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What is the BWF China Open 2025 draw?

The draw covered all five standard disciplines and was seeded according to the BWF World Rankings.

How many players are in each event?

Each discipline featured 32 entries (for singles) or 32 pairs (for doubles), drawn from the total of 53 athletes representing 18 countries. (Wikipedia)

Which players were seeded?

Seeds were determined by the BWF World Rankings as of the entry deadline. The official draw is available on the BWF tournament page and through AllSportDB.

What this means: A Super 1000 draw ensures that top-ranked players get favorable first-round paths, but the depth of talent in 2025 meant early-round upsets were still possible.

Where is the 2025 China Open held and what is the prize money?

The venue and prize money figure confirm the tournament’s status as one of badminton’s wealthiest events.

What is the venue?

The Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in Changzhou, Jiangsu, served as the host arena for the sixth consecutive year. (Wikipedia)

How much is the prize money?

The total purse was USD 2,000,000 — standard for a Super 1000 event, as noted in the 2025 BWF season overview. (Wikipedia)

The pattern: Prize money at this level attracts the world’s best, and the USD 2 million pool is consistent with other premier tournaments like the All England Open.

If the live stream is geo-blocked in a viewer’s country, it is because the rights were sold to a broadcaster in that country.

BWF TV — official streaming disclaimer

The 2025 China Open in Changzhou is listed as a BWF badminton event with dates 21 to 27 July, part of the wider 2025 BWF tournament calendar.

Olympics.com — event listing

For fans in the Asia-Pacific region, the 2025 China Open was a reminder of China’s home-court dominance, while players from Europe and Southeast Asia saw the event as a stepping stone toward the season-ending World Tour Finals. The choice for a viewer is clear: tune in through BWF’s free YouTube stream if your region allows, or plan around local broadcaster schedules — but missing the finals in Changzhou means missing the year’s most decisive Super 1000 showdown.

For a detailed breakdown of each match, check out the full results from Changzhou for the BWF China Open 2025 Super 1000 event.

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