The draw for the Sudirman Cup 2025, the prestigious biennial mixed-team badminton championship, has been revealed, setting up an exciting group-stage battle.
The tournament will take place from April 27 to May 4, 2025, at the FengHuang Gymnasium in Xiamen, China.
Group Stage Draw Results
Group A
• China 🇨🇳 (Defending champions, 13-time winners)
• Thailand 🇹🇭
• Hong Kong 🇭🇰
• Algeria 🇩🇿
Host nation China, the reigning champions, headline Group A and will be strong favorites to advance. Thailand, a rising force in world badminton, will look to challenge them, while Hong Kong and Algeria face an uphill battle.
Group B
• South Korea 🇰🇷 (2023 Finalists)
• Chinese Taipei 🇹🇼
• Canada 🇨🇦
• Czechia 🇨🇿
South Korea, last edition’s finalists, lead Group B. They will face stiff competition from Chinese Taipei, led by world-class talent, while Canada and Czechia will look to make their mark.
Group C
• Japan 🇯🇵 (2023 Semifinalists)
• Malaysia 🇲🇾 (2023 Semifinalists)
• France 🇫🇷
• Australia 🇦🇺
This group promises intense competition, with both Japan and Malaysia having reached the semifinals in 2023. France, an emerging badminton powerhouse, could pose a challenge, while Australia will aim for an upset.
Group D
• Indonesia 🇮🇩
• Denmark 🇩🇰
• India 🇮🇳
• England 🏴
Group D is one of the most competitive pools, featuring three historically strong teams—Indonesia, Denmark, and India—along with a determined English squad. India, which failed to progress beyond the group stage in 2023, will aim for redemption, having qualified via the World Team Rankings (as of February 18, 2025) after missing out on the Continental Championships quota.
China Aiming for 14th Title
China, the most dominant team in Sudirman Cup history, will look to defend their title and add a 14th championship to their collection. With a home advantage in Xiamen, they are undoubtedly the team to beat.
South Korea, Japan, and Malaysia, the other top finishers in 2023, will be eager to dethrone China, while Indonesia and Denmark remain strong contenders for a deep tournament run.
India’s Challenge in Group D
India’s path to the knockout stage won’t be easy, with Indonesia and Denmark boasting world-class talent in singles and doubles. However, with a squad featuring top players in men’s and women’s singles, as well as a rapidly improving doubles team, India will look to make a strong impact.
Tournament Venue & Ticket Information
The FengHuang Gymnasium in Xiamen will be the battleground for Sudirman Cup 2025. Fans can witness top-tier badminton action live, with tickets starting at just 80 CNY.
With the world’s best badminton nations competing for the prestigious Sudirman Cup, fans can expect high-octane matches and thrilling rivalries in Xiamen. Which team will emerge victorious? Stay tuned as the road to the championship unfolds!
