The BWF Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 is scheduled to take place from November 10 to 15, bringing leading international badminton players to Kumamoto, Japan. Part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 series, the tournament will feature competitions across men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Organised by the Japan Badminton Association and sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the six-day event will be held at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium. Japanese players will have the opportunity to compete on home soil against international opponents, with valuable BWF World Tour ranking points and prize money at stake.
BWF Kumamoto Masters 2026: Dates and Venue
The BWF Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 will run from November 10 to 15, 2026, at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium in Kumamoto, Japan. The tournament will follow the Super 500 competition format, with players competing across all five badminton categories.
| Tournament Details | Information |
| Tournament | Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 |
| Dates | November 10–15, 2026 |
| Venue | Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium |
| Location | Kumamoto, Japan |
| Tournament Level | BWF World Tour Super 500 |
| Categories | Men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, mixed doubles |
| Organiser | Japan Badminton Association |
| Governing Body | Badminton World Federation |
BWF Kumamoto Masters 2026 Schedule
The tournament will begin with the qualifying rounds and opening-round matches on November 10, followed by the Round of 32 and subsequent knockout stages. The competition will progress through the Round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals before concluding with the finals on November 15.
| Date | Round |
| November 10 | Qualifiers and Round of 32 |
| November 11 | Round of 32 |
| November 12 | Round of 16 |
| November 13 | Quarter-finals |
| November 14 | Semi-finals |
| November 15 | Finals |
The opening day’s matches are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM local time, while the finals on November 15 are scheduled to start at 11:00 AM. Match timings may vary depending on the duration of preceding matches and the tournament schedule.
Players to Watch at Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026
The BWF Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 will feature established international players and emerging talents competing for titles across five categories. Japan will have a strong home contingent, with several of its leading shuttlers expected to attract attention throughout the tournament.
Kodai Naraoka, the Japanese men’s singles player and 2025 tournament champion, will be among the notable names to watch. Akane Yamaguchi, a former world champion and the 2024 Kumamoto Masters women’s singles champion, will also compete on home soil. Other Japanese players in the entries include Kenta Nishimoto, Koki Watanabe, Yushi Tanaka, Tomoka Miyazaki and Nozomi Okuhara.
In doubles, Yuta Watanabe will be another player to follow, competing in mixed doubles alongside Maya Taguchi. The Japanese contingent will look to make the most of home advantage against a competitive international field.
Indian Players at BWF Kumamoto Masters 2026
India will also have representation across multiple categories at the tournament. In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth are among the Indian entries, while M.R. Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan will compete in men’s doubles.
In women’s doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will represent India. The mixed doubles entry includes Hariharan Amsakarunan and Tanisha Crasto. Lakshya Sen will be one of the key Indian players to watch as he continues his campaign on the BWF World Tour following his performances in the 2026 season.
BWF Kumamoto Masters 2026 Prize Money
As a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament, the Kumamoto Masters offers players prize money and ranking points based on their performances. The prize distribution varies according to the competition category and the stage reached by each player.
The detailed prize-money breakdown should be verified against the official BWF tournament prospectus before publication, rather than using unconfirmed figures.
Where to Watch BWF Kumamoto Masters 2026 Live?
Badminton fans in Japan can follow the tournament through its official broadcast partner, J SPORTS. J SPORTS On Demand is scheduled to provide live coverage of matches across all four courts, including the qualifying rounds and first-round matches on November 10.
Coverage will continue through the knockout stages and finals on November 15. International broadcast and streaming availability may vary by country, so viewers should check their respective regional BWF broadcast partners for coverage details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The BWF Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 will take place from November 10 to 15, 2026, at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium in Japan.
The Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 is a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament, featuring men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
India’s announced entries include Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth in men’s singles, M.R. Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan in men’s doubles, and Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in women’s doubles. Hariharan Amsakarunan and Tanisha Crasto are also entered in mixed doubles.
