Events

Ottawa, ON – Badminton Canada is excited to announce that bidding is now open for the opportunity to host the 2026 YONEX Canadian International Challenge, one of Canada’s premier international badminton events. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available starting January 12, 2026, and bids must be submitted no later than February 27, 2026.

The YONEX Canadian International Challenge is a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Grade 3 event, part of the Badminton Pan Am Continental Circuit, and serves as a key developmental pathway for Canadian athletes while offering valuable World Ranking Points.

"The 2026 YONEX Canadian International Challenge is an integral part of the Badminton Canada development pathway and an excellent event to watch the best Canadian players take on challengers from around the world,” shares Badminton Canada Executive Director, Bryan Merrett, “This event will deliver an exciting brand of badminton. International participants will invigorate and animate the host community offering entertainment, while Canadian players will inspire the next generation and generate community pride!”

The 2026 edition is scheduled for December 1-6, 2026 (Week 49) and will feature five events: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The tournament will attract top international players, officials, and fans.

Key Dates:

Deadline	Action Item
January 12, 2026	RFP available on website
February 27, 2027	Deadline for submission of RFP & bid documentation to BCAN
March 20, 2026	Decision on the host of the event. Communicated to successful bidder.
March 27, 2026	Host and BCAN sign Hosting & Sponsorship Agreement (contract)
March 31, 2026	Press release announcing successful bid

 

Badminton Canada invites cities and organizations with experience in hosting major sporting events to submit their proposals. Hosting this event provides an opportunity to showcase world-class badminton, promote sport development, and create a lasting legacy in your community.

For full details on bid requirements and submission guidelines, please visit https://www.badminton.ca/page/36837/Bid-Documents or contact:

Maxine Gauthier
Manager, Events and Programs
Email: maxinegauthier@badminton.ca
Tel: 613-518-1501 ext. 2080

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About Badminton Canada

With shuttles reaching speeds as high as 565 kph, badminton attracts more than 220 million people worldwide to play the sport weekly, making badminton the second most participated-in sport in the world. Badminton Canada works to grow the game across the country through events, coaching and officials’ development, and developing programs such as Shuttletime. In Canada, over 2 million people picked up a badminton racquet and played our sport. Some play at the cottage, some in the backyard, at school, the local community centre or as part of an organized Badminton Canada competition. Badminton is easily accessible – for any Canadian – at any age – for life!