EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT THE BWF THOMAS AND UBER CUP 2024: ITS SCHEDULE, VENUE AND MORE

Badminton is not just an individual sport — for world-class shuttlers, success with teams is as important as individual glory. This mantra will be driving the best badminton players in the world to help their nations become world champions in the upcoming BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024. However, before we delve deep into all the details of the competition, here is a closer look at the tournament’s history.

The Thomas Cup refers to the men’s championship, while its equivalent in the women’s division is referred to as the Uber Cup. Both the tournaments are biennial events.

Founded in 1949, the Thomas Cup is now in its 33rd edition. Six teams have won the title in the tournament’s history. Indonesia remains the most successful side with 14 titles, followed by China with 10 crowns and Malaysia with five. India is the defending champion of the Thomas Cup, having won the title for the first time in 2022 on the back of the heroics of Lakshya Sen and Prannoy HS.

On the other hand, the Uber Cup was founded in 1957 and is currently in its 30th edition. Five teams have tasted success in the Uber Cup. With 15 titles, China holds the record for the most wins, followed by Japan with six crowns. South Korea is the defending champion of the Uber Cup in 2024, having won their second title in 2022.

Now that you are up-to-date with the badminton tournament’s history, here is everything you need to know about the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024, including the schedule and venue for the competition and where you can watch it.

BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: A complete guide

A look at the schedule for the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024

The BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 will kick-start with their respective group stage matches on Sunday, 28 April. As many as 16 teams will partake in each of the men’s and women’s championships. Like every edition, the Thomas and Uber Cup will see the world’s best male and female badminton players representing their nations.

Here are the groups for the Thomas Cup:

Group A: China, South Korea, Canada, Australia

Group B: Japan, Chinese Taipei, Germany, Czech Republic

Group C: Indonesia, India, Thailand, England

Group D: Denmark, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Algeria

Now let us take a look at the groups for the Uber Cup:

Group A: China, India, Canada, Singapore

Group B: Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Australia

Group C: Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Uganda

Group D: South Korea, Denmark, United States, Mexico

The top two sides from each group in both the men’s and women’s events will advance to the quarter-finals.

After a riveting week of badminton action, the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 will conclude with the finals of both championships on Sunday, 5 May.

What is the venue for the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 finals?

All the matches of the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup will take place at the Chengdu High-tech Zone Sports Center Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.

Where can you watch the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 finals?

Badminton fans around the world can live stream all the matches of the Thomas and Uber Cup on the BWF’s YouTube channel, BWF TV, the official global broadcaster for the tournament.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– When is the final of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024? 

The finals of the Thomas and Uber Cup will take place on Sunday, 5 May.

– What is the venue for the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024? 

The Thomas and Uber Cup will take place at the Chengdu High-tech Zone Sports Center Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.