USA Badminton (USAB) would like to provide an important update to our members regarding our national governing body (NGB) status and ongoing discussions with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). As many of you are aware, USAB has historically served as the
As we welcome Lunar New Year 2026, we extend our warmest wishes to all observing this holiday. This year’s celebration begins today, February 17, 2026, marking the start of the Year of the Fire Horse — a truly exceptional and powerful moment in the traditional lunar calendar. Gōng xǐ fā cái! Xīn nián kuài lè!
Dates: April 7 – 11, 2026Location: Guadalajara, México For the XXIX YONEX Pan Am Individual Championships, USA Badminton will be able to enter the following number of athletes in each event. Proof of U.S. citizenship (passport) is mandatory as of the USAB Entry Closing Date. Allowed Entries Per Country (subject
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USA Badminton proudly congratulates Paralympic athlete Miles Krajewski of Yankton, South Dakota, on winning gold at the 2026 BWF Para Badminton World Championships, becoming the first American in history to claim a Para badminton world title. Krajewski’s historic victory represents a breakthrough moment for both his career
USA Badminton is pleased to announce that the Wayside Athletic Club in Marlborough, Massachusetts will serve as the official host venue for the 2026 YONEX U.S. Selection Event for the Pan Am Junior Championships (PAJC) and World Junior Championships (WJC). The event will take place April 3–6, 2026. The tournament
USA Badminton athletes delivered an impressive year of performances across the global badminton circuit in 2025, showcasing depth, resilience, and continued growth at international tournaments spanning five continents. From elite Super 1000 events to Grade 3 tournaments, athletes consistently dominated the podiums. A Year of Great Results In 2025, USA
The 2026 USA Badminton Play N Thrive Midwest Closed Regional Championships will be held from February 28th – March 1st, 2026 at the Play N Thrive Club in Naperville, Illinois. Entries and timely Coaching Pass applications for this tournament close on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:59 AM PST (one
The 2026 Bintang NorCal Open Local Championship will be held from March 13-15, 2026 at Bintang Badminton in Fremont, CA. Entries and timely Coaching Pass applications for this tournament close on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:59 AM PST (one minute before noon). Prospectus TournamentSoftware Entry Entry /
The 2026 Seattle NW CRC hosted by the Seattle Badminton Club will be held from February 21–22, 2026 in Kirkland, WA. Entries and timely Coaching Pass applications for this tournament close on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:59 AM PST (one minute before noon). Prospectus TournamentSoftware Entry Entry
We are pleased to invite interested candidates to participate in the BWF Level-1 Coach Certification Course, which will be held at Manhattan Beach Badminton Club from February 13–16, 2026, daily from 0900 to 1600. This internationally recognized certification course is designed to support coaches in building a strong foundation in badminton coaching. Participants will
Due to inclement weather and the State of Emergency declared by the Governor of Texas, the 2026 Vistara South OLC has been postponed. To ensure participant safety and minimize disruption, the event will now take place on March 20-22, 2026. The decision to postpone was made after careful consideration of current conditions and
2026 YONEX DAVE FREEMAN OPEN The 68th Yonex Dave Freeman Open will be held at San Diego Badminton Club in San Diego, California from February 20, 2026 to February 22, 2026.Entries and timely Coaching Pass applications close February 6, 2026 at 11:59PM (one minute before midnight) PST. Note this entry deadline is
