Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA – Badminton enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the sixtieth edition of the U.S. Open Badminton Championships, proudly presented as the Yonex US Open 2025. This prestigious international tournament, a key fixture on the 2025 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour as a Super 300 event, is set to ignite the courts of the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, from June 24 to June 29, 2025.
With a substantial total prize money of US$240,000, the Yonex US Open 2025 promises fierce competition across all five disciplines: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Tournament Schedule: A Week of High-Stakes Badminton
The action kicks off on Tuesday, June 24, with qualifying rounds and the initial Round of 32 for Men’s and Women’s Doubles (excluding qualifiers). Four courts will be in use, with doors opening at 8:30 AM and play commencing at 9:00 AM.
Wednesday, June 25, will see the full Round of 32 across all events, maintaining four courts of play. Doors open at 9:30 AM, with matches starting at 10:00 AM.
As the tournament progresses, Thursday, June 26, brings the intensity of the Round of 16. Four courts will once again be utilized, with doors opening at 11:30 AM and play beginning at 12:00 PM.
The tension escalates on Friday, June 27, as the Quarter-Finals take center stage. Three courts will host these critical matches, with doors opening at 2:30 PM and the first serves at 3:00 PM.
The penultimate day, Saturday, June 28, features the highly anticipated Semi-Finals. With only two courts in action, fans can expect thrilling encounters. Doors open at 11:00 AM, and matches commence at 12:00 PM. This day also marks the beginning of the live TV broadcast, exclusively on Court 1.
The grand finale unfolds on Sunday, June 29, with all five championship matches played on a single court. Doors open at 11:00 AM, and the Finals begin at 12:00 PM, promising a captivating conclusion to the tournament.
Prize Money Breakdown: Rewards for Excellence
The substantial US$240,000 prize money will be distributed as follows:
Men’s Singles & Women’s Singles:
- Winner: $18,000
- Runner-Up: $9,120
- Semi-Finalist: $3,480
- Quarter-Finalist: $1,440
- Last 16: $840
Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles (per pair):
- Winner: $18,960
- Runner-Up: $9,120
- Semi-Finalist: $3,360
- Quarter-Finalist: $1,740
- Last 16: $900
Catch the Action Live
For those unable to attend in person, the Yonex US Open 2025 offers extensive viewing options. While only Court 1 will be televised on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, starting at 12:00 PM, all matches from every court will be available for streaming on the BWF TV YouTube channel from the very first day of the tournament. Fans are encouraged to check local broadcasters for specific TV schedules in their respective countries.
