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2026 Thomas Cup [LIVE] Malaysia Match Schedule, Results
The 2026 Thomas Cup is a major international men’s team badminton tournament held in Horsens, Denmark from 24 April to 3 May 2026. To follow the latest results, match schedule and further information, visit the official BWF website or BWF Match Centre.
For badminton fans in Malaysia, live broadcasts and live streaming of Badminton Thomas 2026 can also be watched via the official channels that have been determined.
History of the Thomas Cup
Historically, this tournament was named the Thomas Cup after the former BWF President, Sir George Alan Thomas, who donated this cup in 1939.
The first games took place in 1948-1949.
The women’s team competition was held in 1956 and was known as the Uber Cup.
Indonesia won the Thomas Cup 14 times, followed by China (11 times), Malaysia (five times), Denmark (once) and Japan (once).
For the first 12 series of this tournament until 1982, this tournament took place once every three years. Starting in 1984 this tournament was held every 2 years and was held simultaneously with the Uber Cup.
| Year | Champion Country | Host Country |
| 1949 | Malaysia | English |
| 1952 | Malaysia | Singapore |
| 1955 | Malaysia | Singapore |
| 1958 | Indonesia | Singapore |
| 1961 | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| 1964 | Indonesia | Japan |
| 1967 | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| 1970 | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| 1973 | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| 1976 | Indonesia | Thailand |
| 1979 | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| 1982 | China | English |
| 1984 | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| 1986 | China | Indonesia |
| 1988 | China | Malaysia |
| 1990 | China | Japan |
| 1992 | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| 1994 | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| 1996 | Indonesia | Hong Kong |
| 1998 | Indonesia | Bosnia |
| 2000 | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| 2002 | Indonesia | China |
| 2004 | China | Indonesia |
| 2006 | China | Japan |
| 2008 | China | Indonesia |
| 2010 | China | Malaysia |
| 2012 | China | China |
| 2014 | Japan | India |
| 2016 | Denmark | China |
| 2018 | China | Thailand |
| 2020 (2021) | Indonesia | Denmark |
| 2022 | India | Thailand |
| 2024 | China | China |
Thomas Cup format
The Thomas Cup involves the 16 best teams in the world who have the right to play in the final round of the tournament. All these teams will be divided into four groups, with each group consisting of four teams.
Group Stage
In the group stage, each team will play against all the other teams in their respective groups once (round-robin format).
Each meeting between two countries will involve five matches, namely:
- Three men’s singles
- Two men’s doubles
A team needs to win at least three games to win the encounter.
After all group matches are completed, the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
Knockout round
A total of eight qualifying teams will compete in the knockout round which includes:
- Final quarter
- Semi-finals
- Final
The match format at this level also maintains five matches per match (three singles and two doubles).
However, if a team is successful:
- Win the first three games, or
- Leading 3-1 in the fourth game,
then the remaining matches are not continued because the results have already been determined.
Championship Route
The quarter-final winners will advance to the semi-finals. Next, the two winning teams in the semifinal round will meet in the final round to determine the winner of the Thomas Cup.
The team that wins the final match will be crowned the Thomas Cup Champions for that edition.
2026 Thomas Cup dates
The 2026 Thomas Cup will take place with the following rules:
- Location: Horsens, Denmark
- Dates: April 24 to May 3, 2026
List of Malaysian Players
The complete list of Malaysian players who will take part in the 2026 Thomas Cup officially announced by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is as follows:
Lelak TeamI:
- Leong Jun Hao
- Justin Hoh
- Aidil Sholeh
- Lee Zii Jia
- Aaron Chia
- Soh Wooi Yik
- Man Wei Chong
- Tee Kai Wun
- Goh Sze Fei
- Izzuddin Rumsani
Women’s Team:
- K Letshanaa
- Wong Ling Ching
- Mrs. Zulaikha Azmi
- Goh Jin Wei
- Pearl Tan
- M Thinaah
- Ong Xin Yee
- Carmen Ting
- Zi Yu Low
- Norazqilah Maisarah
A total of 20 Malaysian representatives are ready to face the challenge in the Thomas & Uber Cup in Denmark!
2026 Malaysia Thomas Cup Match Schedule
The Malaysian squad will start the First Round of Group B action on Saturday, April 25.
Group Stage | 25 – 29 April 2026
APR 25 | SATURDAY
- COURT 1 | 14.30 MALAYSIA VS Türkiye – ROUND 1
- COURT 2 | 18.00 MALAYSIA VS ENGLAND – ROUND 1
April 26 | SUNDAY
- COURT 3 | 18.00 MALAYSIA VS SOUTH AFRICA – ROUND 2
April 27 | MONDAY
- COURT 2 | 18.00 MALAYSIA VS JAPAN – ROUND 3
- COURT 3 | 18.00 MALAYSIA VS FINLAND – ROUND 2
April 29 | WEDNESDAY
- COURT 2 | 16.00 MALAYSIA VS JAPAN – ROUND 3
NOTE: All times listed are based on Malaysian Time (MST).
The match schedule will be updated from time to time before each match takes place.
Match Results
The latest match results will be updated from time to time every time the match ends.
Watch Thomas Cup LIVE 2026
For those who want to watch the 2026 Thomas Cup live, you can watch it via Astro 801 Stadium or RTM and Okey TV. Stream online at:
Group Stage | 25 – 29 April 2026
- Arena 1 & 2
- Astro Arena channels (801 & 802) as well as typical Badminton channels (815 & 816).
- RTM Sports & RTMClick.
- Court 3:
For further and official information about this tournament, please visit the BWF website.
Q&A – 2026 Thomas Cup
The 2026 Thomas Cup is the premier international badminton tournament for men’s team events organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
This tournament takes place every two years. This tournament was named the Thomas Cup after former BWF President, Sir George Alan Thomas, who donated this cup in 1939.
The 2026 Thomas Cup will take place from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
The 2026 Thomas Cup will be held in Horsens, Denmark.
The 2026 Thomas Cup is organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) as the main governing body for international badminton in collaboration with Badminton Denmark.
The Thomas Cup is a team tournament and the focus is on national team achievements, not individual ranking points.
In the Thomas Cup, each meet consists of:
– 3 men’s singles
– 3 men’s doubles
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