BWF World Championships New Delhi 2026 Tickets: How to Book, Prices and Key Details

The Badminton Association of India has named BookMyShow the official ticketing partner for the BWF World Championships New Delhi 2026. Tickets went live on BMS on June 22, with more than 6,000 seats for the public. The event runs at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from August 17 to 23.

India will host the championships for the first time in 17 years. The field includes Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, and men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who will play a BWF World Championships on home soil for the first time. Other top names include An Se-young, Shi Yu Qi, Li Shi Feng, Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri.

BWF World Championships 2026: Tickets & Pricing Details

Tickets start at INR 499 under the Early Bird offer. There are six seating categories in all, with a 15 per cent Early Bird discount on the remaining five categories for a limited period. Premium seating is priced at INR 5,500, and sales will open in phases, starting with the first four days of competition.

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Reactions From Organisers

Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary, Badminton Association of India, said the event is a landmark moment for Indian badminton and its fans. He said the aim is to deliver a world-class tournament and a fan experience that is accessible and seamless, while BookMyShow will help connect more fans with the sport’s biggest stage.

Anil Makhija, COO – Live Entertainment & Venues, BookMyShow, said badminton has built a passionate community in India, with over 15 million tickets sold monthly and more than 2 billion page views on the platform. He said the World Championships is a special moment for that fanbase. The event is organised by the Badminton Association of India under the aegis of the Badminton World Federation.

BWF World Championships 2026: India’s Performance At Home Soil

When India hosted the BWF World Championships in Hyderabad in 2009, it marked the start of a defining phase for Indian badminton. Since 2011, India has won a medal at every edition, and has grown into one of the sport’s leading nations.