The 2026 Uber Cup (officially the 2026 TotalEnergies BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals) is the upcoming edition of the Uber Cup, the premier international women's team badminton championship. The tournament is scheduled to be held in 2026 as part of the combined Thomas & Uber Cup event. The 2026 edition was awarded to Copenhagen, Denmark, marking a return to Europe for the prestigious team championship. As of the latest available information, the tournament has not yet taken place.
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced that Copenhagen, Denmark, was selected as the host city for the 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, bringing the prestigious team championship back to Denmark for the first time since 2006.
China won the 2024 Uber Cup in Chengdu, defeating Indonesia 3-0 in the final, securing their 16th Uber Cup title. With the 2024 edition concluded, focus shifted to the 2026 edition scheduled for Copenhagen.
The qualification process for the 2026 Uber Cup began, with continental confederation championships serving as primary qualification pathways. Teams compete across Asia, Europe, Pan America, Africa, and Oceania to secure their berths in the Finals.
The 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals are scheduled to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the Uber Cup competition featuring 16 of the world's top women's badminton teams competing for the prestigious trophy.
Copenhagen, Denmark, hosts the Uber Cup for the first time since 2006, when the tournament was last held in Japan. Denmark previously hosted the Thomas & Uber Cup in 2006 in Sendai and Tokyo, but the 2026 edition marks a significant return to European soil for the championship.
China enters the 2026 Uber Cup as defending champions, having won the 2024 edition in Chengdu. With 16 titles historically, China remains the most successful nation in Uber Cup history and is expected to be a top contender in Copenhagen.
The Royal Arena in Copenhagen, a modern multi-purpose indoor arena with a capacity of approximately 16,000, is expected to serve as the primary venue for the 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, providing a world-class stage for the championship.
