The US Open Badminton 2026 begins in Fullerton, California, on June 23, bringing Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Tanvi Sharma and several young Indian shuttlers back onto the BWF World Tour. The six-day Super 300 tournament will continue until June 28 at Titan Gymnasium, California State University, Fullerton.
For Indian viewers, the opening session begins late at night. USA Badminton announced that play on June 23 would start at 11:00 a.m. PDT, which converts to 11:30 p.m. IST. Matches may continue into the early morning in India, depending on court duration.
US Open Badminton 2026 Schedule And Match Timings In IST
The tournament includes men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. It carries total prize money of USD 250,000 and offers important ranking points before the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi.
The broad schedule for Indian viewers is:
- June 23: Opening-round action from 11:30 p.m. IST
- June 24: Remaining round-of-32 matches
- June 25: Round of 16
- June 26: Quarter-finals
- June 27: Semi-finals
- June 28: Finals
Individual timings will depend on court allocation and the length of earlier matches. Fans should check the official BWF tournament page before every session for the updated order of play.
The event returns to the Los Angeles area in 2026. Titan Gymnasium provides a prominent California venue and places international badminton close to the region’s large Asian sporting community.
Full Indian Draw And First-Round Opponents
Lakshya Sen leads India’s men’s singles campaign. The world No. 14 is seeded second and opens against Belgium’s Julien Carraggi. He returns after skipping the Australian Open and Macau Open, with his previous appearance coming at the Indonesia Open.
Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth is the third seed and begins against Wang Po-Wei of Chinese Taipei. Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian faces a qualifier, while Saneeth Dayanand meets Japanese fourth seed Yudai Okimoto.
India has a larger women’s singles squad. Fifth seed Tanvi Sharma faces Hung Yi-Ting of Chinese Taipei. Tanvi finished runner-up at the 2025 US Open and returns with another opportunity to challenge for the title.
Sixth seed Devika Sihag plays fellow Indian Isharani Baruah, guaranteeing one Indian place in the second round from that contest. Anmol Kharb, Aakarshi Kashyap, Tanya Hemanth, Shriyanshi Valishetty and Rakshitha Sree S complete India’s women’s singles presence.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand are India’s only women’s doubles pair. Their return has attracted attention after Treesa completed a three-month injury rehabilitation programme earlier in 2026.
Dhruv Rawat and Maneesha K are India’s sole mixed doubles entry. Seeded seventh, they start against Indonesia’s Wirawan Ihsan Adam and Serena Kani.
India has no men’s doubles pair. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty remain unavailable, with Satwik recovering from an injury sustained during the Indonesia Open.
Big Names Missing And Players To Follow
Defending men’s singles champion Ayush Shetty will not defend the title he won in 2025. HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu have also skipped the tournament. Their absence places greater attention on Lakshya, Srikanth and India’s younger women’s singles players.
Top seed Chou Tien-chen is the highest-ranked men’s singles player in the field. Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia is another major attraction as he attempts to revive his 2026 campaign. Lakshya is placed in the opposite half from Chou, leaving open the possibility of a meeting during the closing stages.
Tanvi Sharma remains one of India’s leading storylines. Her 2025 final appearance showed that she can perform across a demanding overseas tournament week. Devika Sihag, Anmol Kharb and Isharani Baruah also have opportunities to collect ranking points before larger competitions later in the season.
The Badminton Association of India’s official X account is expected to post Indian results, graphics and short match updates during the tournament.
Where To Watch Live Streaming Free In India
The US Open Badminton 2026 live streaming will be available in India through the BWF TV YouTube channel. Viewing is free, although coverage of every court may depend on tournament production and regional availability.
No confirmed television broadcast for India had been announced at publication time. Viewers should therefore keep BWF TV and the BWF Match Centre ready before Indian matches begin.
Fans can follow these official platforms:
- BWF TV for available live matches, highlights and replays
- BWF Match Centre for scores, draws and court schedules
- USA Badminton for venue notices and session changes
- BAI Media on X for India-specific match updates
The free YouTube stream will help Indian fans because California sessions begin late at night. Replays may also be available for viewers unable to follow matches live.
This tournament gives Lakshya Sen an opportunity to rebuild momentum, while Kidambi Srikanth can continue his push for another strong overseas result. For Tanvi Sharma and India’s emerging women, Fullerton offers a valuable stage before the World Championships arrive in New Delhi in August.
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FAQs
1. When Does The US Open Badminton 2026 Begin?
The tournament begins June 23, with opening play scheduled from 11:30 p.m. IST for Indian viewers.
2. Where Can Indian Fans Watch Matches Free?
Indian viewers can watch available matches free on BWF TV’s official YouTube channel during tournament sessions.
3. Who Is Lakshya Sen’s First-Round Opponent?
Second-seeded Lakshya Sen begins his campaign against Belgium’s Julien Carraggi in the men’s singles draw.
4. Is PV Sindhu Playing At The US Open?
No, PV Sindhu has skipped the tournament, leaving younger Indian women to lead the singles challenge.
5. Does India Have A Men’s Doubles Entry?
No, India has no men’s doubles pair entered in the US Open Badminton 2026draw.