Amanda Knapp
Badminton is a popular sport played with lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock. The BWF World Tour is an annual series of tournaments that features some of the top players in the sport. The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals took place in Hangzhou, China, from December 11 to 15, with a total prize pool of $2,500,000. The finals featured both singles and doubles matches, with the top seeds in each category facing off against each other. With the time zone differences, the tournament times varied, but play typically started at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT in North America and 12:30 p.m. AEDT in Australia.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | 11-15 December 2024 |
| Location | Hangzhou, China |
| Time | 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT (in Canada) 12:30 p.m. AEDT (in Australia) 9:30 a.m. SGT (in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Philippines, and Thailand) |
| Participants | Anders Antonsen vs Shi Yuqi Wang Zhiyi vs Han Yue |
| Eligibility | Top eight players, or pairs in doubles categories, in the BWF World Ranking |
| Prize Pool | $2,500,000 |
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What You'll Learn
The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals
The BWF World Ranking determines the eligibility criteria for the tournament. The top eight players, or pairs in doubles categories, are eligible to compete. The tournament follows the BWF points system for the BWF World Tour Finals, with specific point distributions for each phase.
With the tournament just around the corner, participants and fans alike are gearing up for an intense and thrilling competition. The stage is set for captivating matches, tactical gameplay, and exceptional displays of skill and strategy. The world's top badminton talents will converge in Hangzhou, ready to battle it out for the coveted championship title.
Stay tuned for more updates and live coverage of the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals as the excitement builds towards what promises to be an unforgettable showcase of badminton excellence.
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When to watch in Canada
Badminton fans in Canada have a few options to watch the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals. The tournament is taking place from December 11 to December 15, 2024, in Hangzhou, China, and features a total prize pool of $2,500,000.
For Canadian viewers, the tournament can be watched for free on the BWF TV YouTube channel. Due to time differences, the tournament will be broadcast from Tuesday to Saturday, with play typically starting at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT each day.
If you're a Canadian fan who happens to be travelling overseas during the tournament, you can still catch all the action by using a VPN to access the BWF TV YouTube stream. A Virtual Private Network allows your devices to appear as if they're back in Canada, so you won't miss a moment of the badminton, no matter where you are in the world.
The finals will feature the top two seeds in both the men's and women's singles categories. In the men's final, Anders Antonsen will face Shi Yuqi, while the women's final will see Wang Zhiyi take on Han Yue. With the absence of Viktor Axelsen, the winner of the past three BWF World Tour Finals due to injury, this year's tournament presents a unique opportunity for Antonsen to step out of his compatriot's shadow.
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When to watch in the UK
Badminton fans in the UK can watch the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals on TNT Sports or Discovery Plus. The tournament is taking place from 11 to 15 December 2024, with play typically starting at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT each day. This means that UK viewers can expect play to start at 1:30 am GMT each day.
The finals will feature both singles and doubles matches, with the top eight players or pairs in the BWF World Ranking eligible to play. The total prize pool for the tournament is $2,500,000.
The men's singles final will see Anders Antonsen face Shi Yuqi, while the women's singles final will feature Wang Zhiyi against Han Yue. Viktor Axelsen, the winner of the past three BWF World Tour Finals, will not be competing due to injury.
The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals are being held in Hangzhou, China, and are organised by the Chinese Badminton Association with sanction from the BWF.
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When to watch in Australia
The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals will be available to watch for free in Australia on the BWF TV YouTube channel. The tournament, which runs from 11 to 15 December 2024, typically begins at 12:30 pm AEDT each day. If you're an Australian who won't be at home during the tournament, you can use a VPN to watch it from abroad.
The finals will feature both singles titles being contested by the top two seeds. In the men's singles, Anders Antonsen will face Shi Yuqi, while Wang Zhiyi will take on Han Yue in the women's singles.
The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals will be held in Hangzhou, China, and will feature a total prize pool of $2,500,000. The finals will be organised by the Chinese Badminton Association with sanction from the BWF.
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When to watch in Singapore
Badminton fans in Singapore can watch the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals live on SPOTV Now. The typical daily start time is 9:30 a.m. SGT each morning. The finals will be broadcast from Wednesday, 11 December to Sunday, 15 December.
The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals is the final tournament of the 2024 BWF World Tour. It is being held in Hangzhou, China, and features a total prize pool of $2,500,000.
The finals will see both singles titles being contested by the top two seeds. In the men's singles, Anders Antonsen will face Shi Yuqi, while Wang Zhiyi will take on Han Yue in the women's singles.
With Viktor Axelsen, the winner of the past three BWF World Tour Finals, missing through injury, this is a rare opportunity for Antonsen to step out of his compatriot's shadow. Shi, the newly crowned Men’s Singles Player of the Year, will also be looking to reclaim his top form after a dip in performance following his rise to the world number one ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Badminton fans in the U.S., Canada, and Australia can watch the final for free on the BWF TV YouTube channel. The tournament runs from Tuesday to Saturday, with play typically starting at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT each day.
Badminton fans in the U.K. can watch the final on TNT Sports or Discovery Plus.
SPOTV Now is broadcasting the final for badminton fans in Singapore. The typical daily start time is 9:30 a.m. SGT each morning.
SPOTV will also show the final in Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Thailand. The typical daily start time is 9:30 a.m. SGT each morning.
