When the international badminton season reaches December, Cuttack hosts an opportunity to watch developing Indian players compete against overseas opponents. The Odisha Masters Super 100 2026 is scheduled for 8–13 December at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack, with a total prize fund of US$120,000. The official tournament prospectus confirms these details.
Here is what the tournament is, when it happens in 2026, who has won it and how to go from watching to playing yourself.
What is the Odisha Masters?
The Odisha Masters is an annual international badminton tournament at the BWF Tour Super 100 level. It began in 2022 as the Odisha Open and was later renamed the Odisha Masters, with Yonex-Sunrise as its title sponsor in recent years. The inaugural edition was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha.
The official 2026 prospectus names the Badminton Association of India (BAI) as the organiser and the Badminton World Federation (BWF) as the sanctioning body. The competition covers all five disciplines: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles.
The 2025 edition, the fourth, produced Indian victories in both singles categories. Its timesofindia.indiatimes.com records the champions and finalists across all five disciplines.
What does Super 100 Mean?
Super 100 provides an entry point for players progressing towards higher-tier international tournaments. Higher categories include Super 300, Super 500, Super 750 and Super 1000.
There is an important distinction: BWF Tour Super 100 events are not formally part of the HSBC BWF World Tour, although they offer World Tour ranking points. BWF explains this relationship in its guide to the World Tour.
A Super 100 champion earns 5,500 world-ranking points under the current BWF regulations. Those points can help a developing player, but the effect on their ranking depends on existing results and other players' performances. A specific ranking jump is not guaranteed.
For young Indian players, events like Odisha offer international opposition on home courts. They also provide experience before higher-tier Indian tournaments such as the Syed Modi International Badminton Championships.
Odisha Masters 2026: Dates and Venue
The extranet.bwf.sport lists 8–13 December 2026 and US$120,000 in prize money. The current prospectus specifies Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha, as the competition venue. It is no longer necessary to describe that venue as merely expected.
Odisha follows the Guwahati Masters, scheduled for 1–6 December. For an overview of the wider calendar, see our guide to upcoming sports events in India, then confirm each tournament with its official source.
In 2026, Odisha falls in the same week as the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, scheduled for 9–13 December. These are separate competitions with different fields and formats.
The prospectus schedules qualifying rounds for 8 December and the finals for 13 December. Times and the order of play may change at the tournament referee's discretion. Check the latest official information before planning travel or choosing a day to attend.
Prize Money and History
The prize fund has increased since the tournament's debut. Official BWF records list the following amounts.
| Edition | Total Prize Fund |
| 2022 Odisha Open | US$75,000 |
| 2023 Odisha Masters | US$100,000 |
| 2024 Odisha Masters | US$100,000 |
| 2025 Odisha Masters | US$110,000 |
| 2026 Odisha Masters | US$120,000 |
The first edition was played in January 2022. The 2023 edition moved into December, and the tournament has continued in that part of the calendar.
The 2026 prize fund is already published, rather than awaiting confirmation. It is the total for the tournament, not an individual champion's payment. The official prospectus includes the distribution across disciplines and finishing positions.
Past Odisha Masters Winners
The 2025 edition was a strong week for Indian badminton, with home players winning both singles titles. The completed finals report records the match scores.
Men's singles: Kiran George beat Indonesia's Muhamad Yusuf 21-14, 13-21, 21-16 in a hard-fought final.
Women's singles: Unnati Hooda beat fellow Indian Isharani Baruah 21-17, 21-10 in an all-Indian final.
Mixed doubles: Indonesia's Marwan Faza and Aisyah Pranata beat compatriots Dejan Ferdinansyah and Bernadine Wardana.
Women's doubles: Bulgaria's Gabriela and Stefani Stoeva beat Malaysia's Ong Xin Yee and Carmen Ting.
Men's doubles: Indonesia's Ali Faathir Rayhan and Devin Artha Wahyudi came back to beat Malaysia's Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai.
Kiran George and Unnati Hooda each have two singles titles at the event, having also won the inaugural Odisha Open in 2022. Earlier editions produced champions such as Sathish Karunakaran in the 2023 men's singles and Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in women's singles. These are historical results, not a confirmed entry list for 2026.
Why Odisha Matters for Indian Badminton
Hosting an international tournament in Cuttack gives local fans a chance to watch competitive badminton without travelling to another state. It also places Indian players in front of a home audience while they face opponents from overseas.
For a child in the stands, seeing a young player lift an international title can make organised sport feel more accessible. The practical next step is usually a suitable local programme and regular practice, not immediate entry into an international tournament.
An academy, a coach and a club can offer different ways to begin. Our guide to choosing an academy, coach, club, venue or event explains how to match the option to your needs.
How to Follow the Tournament
Watch official coverage: Check
and organiser announcements closer to the tournament. This guide does not claim that a particular 2026 broadcaster is confirmed or that every court will be streamed. Coverage and viewing availability can vary by event and territory.
Follow the draw: Use the official BWF tournament page for published draws, match information and its match-centre link. The prospectus lists 1 December 2026 as the draw date; check nearer the tournament for the actual playing schedule.
Attend in person: Check the Badminton Association of India and the Sports & Youth Services Department, Odisha for relevant announcements about admission and entry arrangements. Do not assume that tickets are already on sale or that entry is free.
Watch the early rounds: Qualifying and opening-round matches can be useful for following developing players. Use the published schedule to decide when to attend rather than relying on past-edition timings.
From Watching to Playing: Find Badminton Near You
If the Odisha Masters makes you want to start playing, or sparks your child's interest, the next step is finding a suitable place to train.
Listing Sports is a platform for sports listing in India. Its badminton directory brings together published badminton businesses and events where coverage is available.
Use those profiles as a starting point, then ask the provider directly about current batch timings, fees, age groups, coach qualifications and court access. The current directory does not demonstrate badminton court inventory in Cuttack or Bhubaneswar, so this article does not promise that you can book or compare local courts there through Listing Sports.
For participation opportunities, browse the sports events directory and check each organiser's current eligibility and registration information. A local beginner event and a BWF Super 100 tournament are different kinds of competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Odisha Masters Super 100?
It is an annual international badminton tournament at the BWF Tour Super 100 level. The 2026 prospectus names BAI as organiser and BWF as the sanctioning body.
When is the Odisha Masters 2026?
It is scheduled for 8–13 December 2026. Always confirm the latest official information before booking travel.
Where is the Odisha Masters 2026 being played?
The official prospectus lists Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha as the competition venue. The inaugural 2022 event was also held at that stadium.
How much prize money does the Odisha Masters offer?
The 2026 total prize fund is US$120,000, compared with US$110,000 in 2025 and US$100,000 in 2023 and 2024. These are event-wide totals, not a single winner's prize.
Who won the Odisha Masters in 2025?
Kiran George won men's singles and Unnati Hooda won women's singles, both for India. The official BWF podium lists the winners across all five disciplines.
How can I start playing badminton after watching the tournament?
Look for a beginner-friendly academy or coach and ask whether an introductory session is available. Confirm current court access and fees directly. Listing Sports can help you browse published options where available, but it does not guarantee a booking or coverage in every city.
Start Your Own Badminton Journey
You do not need to aim for a BWF podium to enjoy badminton. Begin with a suitable local option, ask practical questions and find a schedule you can maintain. Watching the Odisha Masters can be the inspiration; regular coaching or practice is the next step.
