Elevated Status, enhanced Competition

The prestigious Hylo Badminton Open, a cornerstone of Saarbrücken’s sporting calendar, is entering a new chapter. Having been officially upgraded from a Super 300 to a Super 500 tournament, the event is poised to attract an even higher caliber of international badminton talent. This elevation places the Hylo Open alongside esteemed tournaments in England (Super 1000), Denmark, France (both Super 750), and Finland (Super 500), firmly establishing it as one of the top five badminton events in Europe.

Significant Investment fuels Growth

This upgrade is accompanied by a substantial increase in prize money, more than doubling from $210,000 in 2024 to a staggering $475,000 in 2025. This financial boost, coupled with a significant rise in world ranking points awarded, is expected to draw the world’s top badminton players to Saarland from October 28th to november 2nd, 2025. The enhanced visibility and prestige are a testament to the tournament’s growing influence on the global badminton stage.

Expanded Global Reach and Sponsorship

The tournament’s enhanced status translates to a broader global audience. Live international television coverage will now span four days, up from the previous two, amplifying the event’s reach and impact. This increased visibility has been instrumental in securing expanded support from sponsors, enabling further growth and development. Tournament Director Frank Liedke expressed his enthusiasm for the future,stating:

We have shown for years that we can keep up with our tournament with the higher categories. We would like to thank the BWF for the trust and are sure that we also thank our partners with this high level would not have been possible.
Frank Liedke, Tournament Director, Hylo Badminton Open

A Beacon for Saarland

The Hylo Badminton Open’s importance extends beyond the realm of sports, serving as a prominent symbol for the Saarland region.boris Röder, Head of Corporate Communication of Ursapharm arzneimittel GmbH, emphasized the tournament’s importance:

for us, this is a logical step.This is one of the biggest events in Saarland and the constantly increasing reach of the past few years underlines this gut feeling and the event is only consistent for us.
Boris Röder, Head of Corporate Communication, Ursapharm Arzneimittel GmbH

Reinhold Jost, Minister of the Interior, Building and Sport of the Saarland, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the tournament’s role in enhancing the region’s international profile:

We find that the Hylo Open in Saarbrücken have become one of the luminous towers of Saarsport.
Reinhold Jost,Minister of the Interior,Building and Sport of the Saarland

Looking Ahead to 2025

The Hylo Badminton Open 2025 Presented by victor will be held at the Saarlandhalle in Saarbrücken from October 28th to November 2nd. Ticket sales are scheduled to commence in May 2025. For the latest updates and details, visit www.hyloopen.de or follow the tournament’s social media channels.The tournament promises to be a thrilling showcase of world-class badminton, further cementing Saarbrücken’s position as a premier sporting destination.