Indonesia Masters 2026 Brings a Different Color

JAKARTA - The 2026 Daihatsu Indonesia Masters badminton tournament comes in a different color and brings a number of breakthroughs. One of them is to give anyone the freedom to access the outside area of Istora Senayan which is the location of the match.

The BWF Super 500 level tournament will take place on January 20-25, 2026. A total of 274 athletes from 21 countries will participate in the total prize of 500 thousand US dollars or equivalent to Rp8.4 billion.

The Chairperson of the Implementation Committee, Achmad Budiharto, said that the absence of barricades at the main access to Istora for this year's Indonesia Masters made anyone could enter and enjoy various interesting activities such as entertainment in the area outside the building without having to hold a ticket.

"So it's true that we don't use barricades anymore. It means that everyone who comes to the Istora Complex can enjoy everything we have prepared. Of course there are limits when entering the building. When you enter, there is only a screening there," he said in a press conference in Jakarta.

Previously, the organizers of the Indonesia Masters and Indonesia Open implemented strict barricades at the main entrance. They will only allow ticket holders to enter and roam outside the Istora arena.

In addition to presenting world badminton matches with an extraordinary atmosphere, Indonesia Masters 2026 will also provide various sportainment events so as to create a very different viewing experience in the guise of a folk party concept, which is open to anyone.

Budi said that the breakthrough did not mean that anyone could freely access all places outside the arena. He emphasized that there were still limits, especially to maintain the comfort and safety of guest athletes.

"Of course there are restrictions when entering the building. When you enter, there is only screening there. However, we still pay attention to the safety and comfort of the athletes."

"So, there are several locations that we use barricades. In general, everyone who comes here can enjoy it," he said.

In addition to freer access, this year's Indonesia Masters also presents a number of facilities that pamper athletes. Just say the warming field which is usually only two, now has been increased to three.

In addition, there are also gym equipment that athletes can use before and after matches and a response for medical affairs in the form of a mini hospital so that they can handle certain conditions that require quick action.

"The moment of the 2026 Daihatsu Indonesia Masters is one of the challenges for us as the committee. It is an honor for all of us to get the trust from PBSI to be the organizer," said Budi.

The Indonesia Masters 2026 will be enlivened by a number of big names in the world of badminton, such as Chen Yufei from China. As for Indonesia as the host, it lowered the names, such as Jonatan Christie, Putri Kusuma Wardani, and youth athlete Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah.