The 2026 BWF World Championships are underway in New Delhi, India, running from August 17 to Sunday, August 23. It’s the 30th edition of the tournament and India’s first time hosting since 2009.
The championship features five events: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Defending champion Shi Yu Qi headlines the men’s draw as top seed, while Ireland’s own Nhat Nguyen and doubles pair Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds are both flying the flag in New Delhi this week.
BWF World Championships 2026 at a Glance
How to Watch BWF World Championships in Ireland
YouTube is the most-watched and easiest way to stream the tournament. The official BWF TV channel provides live coverage of the entire event, including in regions without an official broadcaster.
Here’s how to watch the BWF World Championships in Ireland:
Step 1: Go to the YouTube website and click on the search bar
Step 2: Search for the BWF TV channel and select the channel
Step 3: Choose LIVE and select the match you want to watch
Step 4: Enjoy streaming!
How to Watch BWF World Championships in Ireland on Mobile Phones
Olympics.com is an over-the-top streaming service by the International Olympic Committee that carries live coverage of the BWF World Championships alongside BWF TV. You can watch the event live on its official website or app.
Here’s how to watch BWF World Championships in Ireland:
Step 1: Open the Olympics.com website and click on Watch TV
Step 2: Scroll down and click on live events
Step 3: Select the event when it’s live and enjoy streaming
Schedule of BWF World Championships 2026
The following is the schedule for the 2026 BWF World Championship:
| Date | Rounds | Time (Irish) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 17 | First Round (Round of 64) | 4:30 AM |
| Tuesday, August 18 | First & Second Rounds | 4:30 AM |
| Wednesday, August 19 | Second Round (Round of 32) | 4:30 AM |
| Thursday, August 20 | Round of 16 | 6:00 AM |
| Friday, August 21 | Quarter-Finals | 6:00 AM |
| Saturday, August 22 | Semi-Finals | 6:00 AM |
| Sunday, August 23 | Finals | 8:30 AM |
Other Sports to Watch in Ireland
You can watch the following sports tournaments and championships in Ireland:
- Watch World Athletic Championship in Ireland
- Watch World Aquatics Championships in Ireland
- Watch The European Athletic Championship in Ireland
- Watch The Open Championship in Ireland
- Watch Rugby Union Internationals in Ireland
- Watch LIGA MX in Ireland
FAQs – BWF World Championships
1. When are the BWF World Championships 2026?
The tournament runs from Monday, August 17 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi, India.
2. How does the BWF World Championship work?
The BWF World Championships is one of the most prestigious tournaments in badminton, where players compete for the title of World Champion across five events: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
3. Where can I watch the BWF World Championships in Ireland?
You can watch the BWF World Championships in Ireland for free on BWF TV (YouTube) and Olympics.com. It may require a VPN like Surfshark, depending on your region.
4. Who are the defending champions?
Shi Yu Qi (China) won the men’s singles title in 2025, while Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) claimed her third women’s singles crown. South Korea’s Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho won the men’s doubles, China’s Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning took the women’s doubles, and Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei won the mixed doubles.
5. Is there any Irish interest in the 2026 Championships?
Yes, Nhat Nguyen is competing in the men’s singles draw, and Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds represent Ireland in the men’s doubles.
Conclusion
The 2026 BWF World Championships are the 30th edition of the tournament, running from August 17 to August 23 in New Delhi, India.
You can watch the BWF World Championships in Ireland through YouTube (BWF TV) and Olympics.com.
