BWF World Tour Prize Money in 2023
When it comes to the highest levels of competitive badminton, we’ve all got questions about how much money the best badminton players make. If you ask me, a better question would be this: “How much can badminton players make if they place at any of the tournaments in the 2023 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour?” Not one to let my readers down, I’m here to answer this question and more!
In 2023, the BWF announced the prize money for the tournaments comprising the prestigious World Tour circuit. Of the BWF World Tour tournaments, the World Tour Finals have the highest payout at $2 million. Next are the Super 1000 or level 2 tournaments with a pot amounting to $1.25 million. From here, the Super 750 tournaments have a total payout amounting to $850,000, which is $430,000 more than the Super 500 tournaments. Last but not least, we’ve got the Super 300 tournaments paying players a total of $210,000 — if they place consistently, of course.
It’s safe to say that success in the World Tour doesn’t just get players points. It gets them paid!
Join me as I spill the tea on 2023’s BWF World Tour prize money!
BWF World Tour Tournaments and Prize Money in 2023
The prize money in the World Tour has undergone some changes between 2018 and 2022. This year, the BWF has once again shaken things up by upping the ante on the prize money. Below is a table on the World Tour prize money in 2023.
| Level | Tournament Category | 2023 Prize Money | Number of Tournaments |
| 1 | World Tour Finals | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| 2 | Super 1000 | $1,250,000 | 4 |
| 3 | Super 750 | $850,000 | 6 |
| 4 | Super 500 | $420,000 | 9 |
| 5 | Super 300 | $210,000 | 10 |
| 6 | Super 100 | $120,000 | 4 |
If you’ve read my post about the World Tour Prize money in 2019, you’ll notice that there aren’t as many Super 100 tournaments this year. That’s because several of them have yet to be scheduled.
Right now, there have only been four scheduled Super 100 tournaments. The Ruichang China Masters have already finished. The ones that are yet to take place are the 2023 Indonesia Masters, Vietnam Open, and Kaohsiung Masters.
I’ll be sure to update this post if any further changes appear on the BWF’s World Tour Tournament Calendar!
This Year’s Tournaments and Sponsors
With prize money amounting to millions, you can’t expect the BWF to foot the bill for all its tournaments. This is where the sport’s deep-pocketed sponsors come in!
If you’re excited about all the World Tour action that’s to come your way, you’ve got several sponsors to thank.
| Level | Tournament Name | 2023 Prize Money | Sponsor |
| 1 | World Tour Finals | $2,000,000 | HSBC |
| 2 | 2023 Malaysia Open | $1,250,000 | Petronas |
| 2 | 2023 All England Open Badminton Championships | $1,250,000 | Yonex |
| 2 | 2023 Indonesia Open | $1,250,000 | KAPAL API Group |
| 2 | 2023 China Open | $1,250,000 | Victor |
| 3 | 2023 Sunrise India Open | $850,000 | Yonex |
| 3 | 2023 Singapore Open | $850,000 | KFF |
| 3 | 2023 Japan Open | $850,000 | Daihatsu |
| 3 | 2023 Denmark Open | $850,000 | Victor |
| 3 | 2023 French Open | $850,000 | Yonex |
| 3 | 2023 China Masters | $850,000 | TBA |
The above tournaments have been where the biggest names in the sport cemented their reputations as the best. Let’s not forget how the best of the best also have to go through level 4, 5, and even 6 tournaments on the road to the World Tour Finals!
| Level | Tournament Name | 2023 Prize Money | Sponsor |
| 4 | 2023 Indonesia Masters | $420,000 | Daihatsu |
| 4 | 2023 Malaysia Masters (presented by Daihatsu) | $420,000 | Perodua |
| 4 | 2023 Thailand Open | $420,000 | Toyota Gazoo Racing |
| 4 | 2023 Canada Open | $420,000 | Yonex |
| 4 | 2023 Korea Open | $420,000 | TBA |
| 4 | 2023 Australian Open | $420,000 | SATHIO Group |
| 4 | 2023 Hong Kong Open | $420,000 | TBA |
| 4 | 2023 Arctic Open | $420,000 | Yonex |
| 4 | 2023 Kumamoto Masters Japan | $420,000 | TBA |
| 5 | 2023 Thailand Masters | $210,000 | Princess Sirivannari |
| 5 | 2023 German Open | $210,000 | Yonex |
| 5 | 2023 Swiss Open | $210,000 | Yonex |
| 5 | 2023 Madrid Spain Masters | $210,000 | TBA |
| 5 | 2023 Orleans Masters | $240,000 | Victor |
| 5 | 2023 Taipei Open | $210,000 | Yonex |
| 5 | 2023 U.S. Open | $210,000 | Yonex |
| 5 | 2023 New Zealand Open | $210,000 | -canceled- |
| 5 | 2023 Hylo Open | $210,000 | Hylo |
| 5 | 2023 Korea Masters | $210,000 | TBA |
| 5 | 2023 India International | $210,000 | Syed Modi |
| 6 | 2023 Ruichang China Masters | $120,000 | None |
| 6 | 2023 Indonesia Masters | $100,000 | BNI |
| 6 | 2023 Vietnam Open | $100,000 | None |
| 6 | 2023 Kaohsiung Masters | $100,000 | Victor |
Level 6 tournaments or Super 100 tournaments are a recent addition to the BWF’s World Tour qualification format. Though it’s not officially a World Tour-grade tournament, it’s a tournament that grants ranking points for anyone looking to qualify for all World Tour competitions.
What's the Prize Money for the 2023 BWF World Championships?
The 2023 BWF World Championships did not have any prize money. The players are there to compete for glory and to be called World Champions!
What's the Prize Money for Olympics in Badminton?
The Olympic committee does not pay out prize money for any sports. However, some countries have "bounties" on medals that can pay out quite well. See the Incentives for Olympic medalists by country Wikipedia post for the numbers.
What Is the BWF World Tour Final?
To ensure that only the best of the best players cap off the year, the BWF has arranged World Tour tournaments into tiers or levels. Towards the end of the year, you’ll find the Super 100, 300, 500, 750, and 1,000 tournaments. After qualification, players compete on the biggest stage of the World Tour — the BWF World Tour Finals.
The HSBC BWF World Tour Finals take place every December. As the final tournament of the year, it’s the pinnacle for players participating in the World Tour. To secure a coveted spot in this prestigious season finale, players must achieve exceptional rankings throughout the season.
Only the top eight players in each of the five disciplines have the honor of qualifying for the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals. By reaching the World Tour Finals, these players showcase their remarkable skills and compete against the very best in their respective disciplines.
“Show Me the Money!” — I Just Did!
We all know that badminton brings big payouts for the people who place. Now, you have a better clue about how much some of the greats make on the World Tour. When you see the best place at the All England or China Open, you’ll know that their sense of accomplishment is full — and so are their bank accounts!
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