JAKARTA - The prestigious badminton tournament Polytron Indonesia Open 2026 will be held again at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Senayan, Jakarta, on June 2-7, 2026. This BWF World Tour Super 1000 competition will bring 248 athletes from 22 countries competing for a total prize of 1.45 million US dollars or around Rp. 25 billion.
Being one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world badminton calendar, the Indonesia Open is back in the spotlight for bringing together the world's best players as well as the typical atmosphere of Istora GBK, which is known as one of the most iconic arenas in the world of badminton.
A number of big names are confirmed to appear in Jakarta, including An Se-young, Shi Yuqi, Chen Yufei, Anders Antonsen, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, to Ratchanok Intanon. Meanwhile, the Indonesian host will rely on the best players such as Jonatan Christie, Putri Kusuma Wardani, Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin, and a number of potential young athletes.
Ahead of this major event, the Chairman of the PP PBSI, M. Fadil Imra, emphasized that the Indonesia Open 2026 is not only a world-class badminton tournament, but also a momentum for collaboration between all the badminton sports ecosystem in the country.
"Polytron Indonesia Open 2026 is a common stage for the entire Indonesian badminton ecosystem. We are grateful and appreciate the support of all strategic partners, sponsors, clubs, coaches, athletes, media, communities, and badminton lovers who continue to fight together to support the progress of Indonesian badminton," said Fadil Imran at a press conference in Jakarta, June 1.
According to him, the success of the Indonesia Open is the result of the joint work of various parties that have become the foundation of national badminton strength.
"PBSI is the big house of Indonesian badminton. Therefore, we believe that the success of the implementation of a tournament as big as the Indonesia Open has never been built by one party alone, but by the spirit of mutual cooperation of the entire ecosystem," he said.
Fadil also emphasized that PBSI wants to present a world-standard tournament without neglecting the focus on coaching athletes towards the Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
"We want to present an increasingly better and world-class event. But at the same time, PBSI remains focused on the big job of coaching and regenerating athletes towards the Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics," he said.
On the same occasion, Deputy Chairman I of the PP PBSI Taufik Hidayat assessed that the Indonesia Open has special value for Indonesian athletes because it provides the opportunity to perform in front of their own supporters.
"Indonesia Open has always been a special tournament. Playing at Istora is not only about technical ability, but also about courage, mental strength, and readiness to face the pressure in front of the public. That's what makes this tournament different," said Taufik.
He added that the current world badminton competition is getting tighter so that every athlete must continue to develop to be able to compete at the highest level.
In terms of implementation, the Chairman of the Polytron Indonesia Open 2026 Implementation Committee, Achmad Budiharto, ensured that this year's tournament would present a new experience through a combination of sports, entertainment, and technology.
"This year's Indonesia Open is not just a world-class badminton match, but also an entertainment experience of sports that is closer to the community. We are bringing technology both on and off the court so that spectators get a more interactive and memorable experience," said Budiharto.
The committee also prepared more affordable ticket prices to expand public access to watch the match in person. The high public enthusiasm can be seen from the sale of tickets that have reached more than 76 percent of the total online sales allocation until the end of May 2026.
This year's implementation is further strengthened with the support of Polytron as the main sponsor. The collaboration between the technology and sports industries is expected to be able to present a more modern tournament package while improving the audience experience.
With the support of thousands of fans at the GBK Stadium and the presence of elite world players, the Polytron Indonesia Open 2026 is projected to be one of the most festive and most anticipated badminton events throughout this year's competition season.
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