Swissopen | Yonex Swiss Open

From 10 to 15 March 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious HSBC World Tour tournaments, the YONEX Swiss Open, took place at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel. At this world-ranking tournament, with prize money of USD 250,000, players competed for important qualification points for the 2026 World Championships in India, amongst other things.

Many world-class badminton players from around 50 nations took advantage of this opportunity and played in Basel.
An attractive foyer featuring an Asian restaurant, sales and information stands, competitions and more provided entertainment and culinary highlights alongside Centre Court.

The next YONEX Swiss Open will take place from 16–21 March 2027! Save the date!

See you in Basel!

15. March 2026

Japan’s Tanaka dominates the men’s singles final

Japan’s Tanaka dominates the men’s singles final

In today’s men’s singles final, Alwi FARHAN (INA) and Yushi TANAKA (JPN) are locked in an …

15. March 2026

Mixed Doubles: Last year’s runners-up claim victory

Mixed Doubles: Last year’s runners-up claim victory

In 2025, China’s ZHANG Chi finished as runner-up in the mixed doubles at the YONEX Swiss …

15. March 2026

Women’s doubles: Defending champions defeated by Li / Wang

Women’s doubles: Defending champions defeated by Li / Wang

The women’s doubles final brought back memories of last year’s Yonex Swiss Open: once again, two …

15. March 2026

Women’s singles: Victory for S. Katethong from Thailand

Women’s singles: Victory for S. Katethong from Thailand

The title in today’s women’s singles final goes to Thailand’s Supanida KATETHONG. Born in 1997, she …

15. March 2026

The men’s doubles title goes to Chinese Taipei

The men’s doubles title goes to Chinese Taipei

In today’s men’s doubles final, the Taiwanese twins LEE Fang-Chih and LEE Fang-Jen face the Danish …

15. March 2026

Ready, set, go: Final’s day!

Ready, set, go: Final’s day!

It is Sunday, March 15th – the 31st finals day of the Yonex Badminton Swiss Open …

15. March 2026

Men’s singles favourite Li Shi Feng fails to advance to the finals

Men’s singles favourite Li Shi Feng fails to advance to the finals

In the second semi-final of the men’s singles competition, the tournament’s number 1 seed, LI Shi …

14. March 2026

Lee/Lee prevent Danish-only men’s doubles finals

Lee/Lee prevent Danish-only men’s doubles finals

In the second men’s doubles semi-final of the day, a Danish pair took to the court …

14. March 2026

On into the finals to defend their title

On into the finals to defend their title

The Chinese pair JIA Yi Fan and ZHANG Shu Xian are well on their way to …

14. March 2026

Mixed doubles: Three Chinese pairs in the semi-finals

Mixed doubles: Three Chinese pairs in the semi-finals

In the top half of the draw, two unseeded Chinese pairs made it through to the …

14. March 2026

Defending the women’s doubles title is still a possibility

Defending the women’s doubles title is still a possibility

In the women’s doubles, the defending champions from China kept alive their hopes of triumphing in …

14. March 2026

Two Danish men’s doubles in the semi-finals

Two Danish men’s doubles in the semi-finals

In the men’s doubles on Saturday (14 March 2026), Thailand’s Peeratchai SUKPHUN and Pakkapon TEERARATSAKUL (world …

13. March 2026

The Stoeva Sisters reach their fifth semifinals in Basel

The Stoeva Sisters reach their fifth semifinals in Basel

The Stoeva sisters are once again on course for the semi-finals in Basel! Having won the …

13. March 2026

Luck, set and Game for Okuhara on her birthday

Luck, set and Game for Okuhara on her birthday

Lucky day or unlucky day? On this Friday the 13th, that question was particularly important for …

13. March 2026

Defeat for the top seeds in the mixed doubles

Defeat for the top seeds in the mixed doubles

On the day of the round of 16 on Thursday, several players and pairs managed to …

12. March 2026

Sets won and great vibes for Switzerland

Sets won and great vibes for Switzerland

On Wednesday at the Swiss Open, as so often before, several Swiss athletes were in the …

11. March 2026

Mixed feelings for the Danish doubles on Wednesday

Mixed feelings for the Danish doubles on Wednesday

Denmark is considered a badminton nation, and rightly so – this is evident not least from …

11. March 2026

Li Shi Feng works hard to reach round of 16

Li Shi Feng works hard to reach round of 16

The number 1 seed of this year’s Swiss Open, LI Shi Feng (CHN), had a tough …

10. March 2026

Autographs and selfies welcome

Autographs and selfies welcome

Late on Tuesday evening, Swiss fans once again had special reason to cheer: the women’s doubles …

10. March 2026

Local heroes impressed by the atmosphere

Local heroes impressed by the atmosphere

Cheered on loudly by several school classes in the stands, Milena Schnider fought bravely for every …

9. March 2026

Qualification day opens the YONEX Swiss Open

Qualification day opens the YONEX Swiss Open

The YONEX Swiss Open kicks off on Tuesday at St. Jakobshalle in Basel with a full …

26. February 2026

It doesn’t get much more world-class than Basel

It doesn’t get much more world-class than Basel

Badminton fans in Switzerland and abroad can once again look forward to a huge highlight in …

10. February 2026

Free admission on Tuesday and Wednesday

Free admission on Tuesday and Wednesday

This year, the first two days of the event (Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 and 11 March …

8. February 2026

10% discount for clubs and other groups

10% discount for clubs and other groups

Anyone planning to attend the YONEX Swiss Open with colleagues from their club can benefit from …

15. January 2026

Entry deadline is 3 February

Entry deadline is 3 February

The YONEX Swiss Open are once again part of a European top tournament series this year, …

8. October 2025

Advance ticket sales for YSO 2026 have started!

Advance ticket sales for YSO 2026 have started!

Advance ticket sales for YSO 2026 have begun! Attractive discounts are available on individual and group …