All England Badminton 2027: dates, winners and guide
All England Open Badminton Championships, first held in 1899, is played in Birmingham. Here's when it's on, who won it and what to know before you watch or go.
All England Open 2027
Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
About All England Open
- The All England is the world's oldest badminton tournament; the first edition was held in 1899 at London's Horticultural Halls with doubles only, and singles were added from the second edition.
- It was regarded as the unofficial world championship of badminton until the IBF launched the official World Championships in 1977.
- The tournament was halted twice: 1915–1919 (World War I) and 1940–1946 (World War II).
- It has been played in Birmingham, at what is now the Utilita Arena Birmingham, since 1994, after spells at venues including Wembley Arena (1957–1993).
- Since the BWF World Tour began in 2018 it has been a Super 1000 event, the top tier below the World Championships and Olympics; a Super 1000 winner earns 12,000 ranking points.
- The 2026 edition (116th) ran 3–8 March 2026 with total prize money of US$1,450,000; Lin Chun-yi beat Lakshya Sen 21-15, 22-20 in the men's final and Wang Zhiyi beat world No. 1 An Se-young 21-15, 21-19 in the women's final.
- Under BWF's revamped 2027 calendar, Super 1000 events run over 11 days across two weekends; the 2027 All England is scheduled for 4–14 March 2027 in Birmingham.
- Rudy Hartono holds the men's singles record with 8 titles; Judy Devlin holds the women's singles record with 10.
- Matches are streamed on BWF TV (BWF's official YouTube channel), with live scores and draws on the BWF website; availability can vary by region because of broadcast rights.
- Tickets are sold via AXS through the official site, with Badminton England member access, group bookings (10+ tickets) and a 'Time to Inspire' £1 ticket scheme for schools and junior clubs.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · mykhel.com · outlookindia.com · allenglandbadminton.com · usabadminton.org
Recent All England Open champions
| Year | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lin Chun-yi 🇹🇼 | Wang Zhiyi 🇨🇳 |
| 2025 | Shi Yuqi 🇨🇳 | An Se-young 🇰🇷 |
| 2024 | Jonatan Christie 🇮🇩 | Carolina Marín 🇪🇸 |
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All England Open dates by year
20274–14 March 2027
Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
20263–8 March 2026
Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Prize money: US$1,450,000 total
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · mykhel.com
For badminton coaches
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Run a themed session
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All England Open: questions people ask
When is the All England 2027?
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The 2027 YONEX All England Open is scheduled for 4–14 March 2027 in Birmingham, England, on the BWF's 2027 World Tour calendar (Super 1000 events now run over 11 days across two weekends).
Where is the All England badminton held?
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At the Utilita Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, England, where it has been played since 1994.
Who won the All England 2026?
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Lin Chun-yi (Chinese Taipei) won the men's singles, beating Lakshya Sen 21-15, 22-20, and Wang Zhiyi (China) won the women's singles, beating An Se-young 21-15, 21-19.
How much prize money is at the All England?
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The 2026 All England Open had total prize money of US$1,450,000. The 2027 prize fund had not been published as of November 2026.
How can I watch the All England?
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BWF streams the tournament on BWF TV, its official YouTube channel, with live scores on the BWF website. Some matches may be geo-blocked where a local broadcaster holds the rights.