The 2026 Thomas and Uber Cups are shaping up to be an exciting showcase of team badminton, with India looking to its star players, Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu, for success.
This prestigious tournament will be held in Denmark, running from late April to early May. It includes the men’s Thomas Cup and the women’s Uber Cup, offering thrilling matches throughout the event.
Fans are eager to see India challenge formidable opponents like China and Denmark in both tournaments.
How to Watch the Thomas and Uber Cups in India
- TV Channel: Not Available
- Online Live Stream: BWF TV on YouTube
Unfortunately, there won’t be any TV broadcast of the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cups in India. However, fans can catch the action live on BWF TV, the official YouTube channel of the Badminton World Federation.
Event Schedule
The Thomas and Uber Cups will start on April 24 and conclude with the finals on May 3 in Horsens, Denmark. This will mark the 34th edition of the Thomas Cup and the 31st edition of the Uber Cup, organized by Badminton Denmark and the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
India’s Teams for the Tournament
India’s hopes rest on its standout singles players, with Lakshya Sen leading the men’s team for the Thomas Cup and PV Sindhu leading the women’s team in the Uber Cup.
Men’s Team for the 2026 Thomas Cup
Singles: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, H. S. Prannoy, Kiran George
Doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Hariharan Amsakarunan, M. R. Arjun, Dhruv Kapila.
Women’s Team for the 2026 Uber Cup
Singles: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, Devika Sihag, Isharani Baruah
Doubles: Shruti Mishra, Priya Konjengbam, Kavipriya Selvam, Simran Singhi, Tanisha Crasto.
It’s worth noting that the women’s doubles roster has been revised, with Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam taking the places of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand.
India’s Group Stage Draw
Thomas Cup (Group A): India, China, Canada, Australia
Uber Cup (Group A): India, Ukraine, China, Denmark
India faces tough competition, especially in the Uber Cup, where they share Group A with powerhouses like China and Denmark.
Match Schedule for India
Here’s when India will compete:
| Day, Date | Time (IST) | Event | Opponent |
| Friday, April 24 | 12:00 p.m. | Thomas Cup | Canada |
| Friday, April 24 | 3:30 p.m. | Uber Cup | Denmark |
| Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 p.m. | Uber Cup | Ukraine |
| Monday, April 27 | 12:00 p.m. | Thomas Cup | Australia |
| Monday, April 27 | 10:00 p.m. | Uber Cup | China |
| Wednesday, April 29 | 1:30 p.m. | Thomas Cup | China |
Tournament Overview
The 2026 Thomas and Uber Cups will feature 16 teams in each tournament category, with teams playing in a group and knockout format.
In the group stage, four groups of four teams each will compete in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, followed by knockout rounds including the semi-finals and finals.
Each match between two countries will follow a best-of-five format, consisting of three singles and two doubles matches.
