The 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals are set to ignite the badminton world from April 24 to May 3 in Horsens, Denmark. As the pinnacle of team badminton, the tournament features 16 nations in each category, with India arriving as a major contender looking to reclaim its 2022 glory.
Where to Watch: Live Streaming and Broadcast
In India, fans can catch the live action on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app. Additionally, the BWF TV YouTube channel will provide live streaming for most regions.
Indian Squads
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has named a formidable lineup featuring a mix of legendary experience and rising stars.
Thomas Cup (Men):Led by Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, and Kidambi Srikanth. The world-class doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be pivotal. Rising star Ayush Shetty also makes his debut.
Uber Cup (Women):Spearheaded by double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu. She is supported by the top doubles pair Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly, alongside young talents like Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma.
Match Fixtures: India’s Group Stage Path
India has been placed in Group A for both the Thomas and Uber Cups.
•April 24-Thomas Cup | India vs. Canada | 3:30 PM |
•April 24-Uber Cup | India vs. Denmark | 7:00 PM |
•April 25-Uber Cup | India vs. Ukraine | 1:30 AM (Apr 26) |
•April 27-Thomas Cup | India vs. Australia | 3:30 PM |
•April 27-Uber Cup | India vs. China | 1:30 AM (Apr 28) |
•April 29– Thomas Cup | India vs. China | 5:00 PM |
Strong Opponents to Watch
The path to the podium is steep. India’s biggest hurdle in the group stage is China, the defending champions in both events.
•China (Thomas Cup): Boasts world no. 1 Shi Yuqi and the dominant pair Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang.
•China (Uber Cup):Features Olympic champion Chen Yufei and the “invincible” doubles duo Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning.
Other Threats:Indonesia remains a powerhouse in the men’s circuit, while South Korea (led by An Seyoung) and Japan are the teams to beat in the Uber Cup.
As the matches kick off, India’s primary goal will be to finish in the top two of their groups to secure a spot in the quarter-finals starting April 30.