The 2026 Uber Cup kicks off with a high-stakes Group A clash as India takes on hosts Denmark at the Forum Horsens on Friday, April 24, 2026. While the Indian men’s team (Thomas Cup) begins their campaign against Canada, the women face a daunting opening test against the home favorites in a bid to secure a top-two spot in a group that includes powerhouse China.
Match Details & Kick-Off Time
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Fixture: India vs. Denmark (Uber Cup Group A)
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Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
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Time: 15:30 IST / 12:00 CET
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Venue: Forum Horsens, Horsens, Denmark
Where to Watch India vs Denmark
Badminton fans in India can catch the live action across the following platforms:
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Live Stream: JioHotstar app and website.
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International: BWF TV (YouTube) in selected territories.
Confirmed Lineups & Head-to-Head (H2H)
India enters with a depleted doubles strength following the late withdrawal of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. The tie will be a best-of-five format (3 singles, 2 doubles).
| Match | India | Denmark (Predicted) | H2H Record |
| WS1 | PV Sindhu | Mia Blichfeldt | Sindhu leads 5-1 |
| WS2 | Unnati Hooda | Line Kjærsfeldt | First Meeting |
| WD1 | Priya Konjengbam/Shruti Mishra | Amalie Cecile Kudsk/ Mette Werge | First Meeting |
| WS3 | Tanvi Sharma | Amalie Schulz | First Meeting |
| WD2 | Tanisha Crasto/PV Sindhu | Alexandra Boje /Christine Busch | First Meeting |
Prediction & Analysis
The tie likely hinges on the opening singles. PV Sindhu holds a dominant record over Blichfeldt, and an opening win is crucial for India’s morale. However, Denmark holds a massive advantage in the doubles department and deeper experience in the lower singles rungs.
With the home crowd behind them and India missing their top doubles pair, the Danes are slight favorites to edge this encounter. India will need “giant-killing” performances from youngsters like Unnati Hooda to pull off an upset.
Final Prediction: India 2-3 Denmark