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The 2026 French Badminton Championships: Caen Set for a Thrilling Showdown

Key Facts & Figures

  • Dates: Feb 6-8, 2026
  • Venue: Palais des Sports, Caen
  • Tournaments: Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
  • Players: 142 (36 men, 25 women in singles; 22 women’s pairs, 23 men’s pairs, 31 mixed pairs)

Schedule & Format

  • Feb 6: Qualifying rounds (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM & 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
  • Feb 7: Quarterfinals, Seminfinals (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
  • Feb 8: Finals (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Star Players & Local Hopes

Local hero Alex Lanier, world no. 8, will lead the charge for the home crowd. The men’s singles draw boasts world no. 7 Christo Popov and his brother Toma. In women’s singles, look out for Anna Tatranova, while European champions Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue defend their mixed doubles title.