India Bids to Host 2028 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, Delhi in Race

India has formally entered the bidding process to host the prestigious 2028 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, with New Delhi emerging as a potential venue as the country seeks another major international badminton event.

India has officially submitted its bid to host the 2028 BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, marking another major step in the country's push to establish itself as a leading destination for international badminton. New Delhi is among the potential venues being considered for the prestigious men's and women's team championships.

The development comes shortly after India hosted the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, strengthening its case as an experienced organiser of major badminton events.

India Enters Hosting Race

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has formally submitted India's bid for the 2028 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals.

The move follows BAI's earlier indication that it wanted to pursue one of the major BWF team championships in the 2028-29 cycle. BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra had said in February that India intended to bid for either the Thomas & Uber Cup or the Sudirman Cup.

The latest bid therefore represents the next stage of that hosting strategy.

Delhi Among Venues

New Delhi is being considered as a potential host city for the 2028 tournament.

The capital already has extensive experience of hosting international badminton, including the India Open and the 2026 BWF World Championships. The Indira Gandhi Arena has been a major venue for the sport in the country.

The successful staging of the World Championships could strengthen India's credentials as BWF evaluates bids for the 2028 event.

Major BWF Team Championship

The Thomas Cup is the world's premier men's international team badminton championship, while the Uber Cup is its women's equivalent.

The tournament brings together the leading badminton nations and features singles and doubles matches in a team-based format.

For India, hosting the event would provide an opportunity to showcase its badminton infrastructure while also giving domestic fans the chance to watch the world's leading players on home soil.

BWF Yet to Confirm Host

India's bid does not mean that New Delhi has been awarded the tournament.

The BWF has said that the dates and host cities for the 2028 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals will be confirmed separately. The 2027-28 BWF calendar was released in June, but the host details for the major team event were still pending.

The final decision will therefore follow the international federation's host-selection process.

India's Badminton Push

India has increasingly sought to host major international sporting events as its badminton profile has grown.

The country has hosted the India Open for years and staged the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi. The capital is also scheduled to continue hosting the India Open, with the 2028 edition currently set for January 25-30 under the BWF calendar.

The Thomas & Uber Cup bid adds another major event to India's wider ambitions.

Global Badminton Opportunity

Hosting the tournament could bring significant international exposure for Indian badminton.

A successful bid would mean top men's and women's teams travelling to India for one of the sport's biggest team competitions. It could also provide opportunities for sports tourism, broadcasting, event management and local businesses.

For Indian players, competing at a major team championship in home conditions could provide an additional advantage through strong local support.

Delhi Eyes Another Major Event

The proposed bid comes at a time when Delhi is seeking to strengthen its position as a major sporting hub.

The city recently hosted the 2026 World Championships, while the Delhi government has also spoken about developing the capital as India's sports hub.

If India's bid succeeds, the 2028 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals could become another landmark international badminton event hosted by New Delhi.

India’s 2028 Thomas & Uber Cup Bid

India's formal bid for the 2028 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals underlines the country's growing ambitions as a global badminton host. New Delhi's experience with major BWF events strengthens its case, but the final hosting rights will depend on the BWF's selection process.