BWF is pleased to announce that Confederacao Brasileira de Badminton (Badminton Brazil) has been awarded the hosting rights for the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2028.
Taking place in São Paulo, Brazil from 14-20 February 2028, the championships will serve as a key event in the international BWF Para Badminton Tournament Calendar 2027-2028 leading up to the LA28 Paralympic Games.
Following a competitive bidding process, Badminton Brazil was selected for its strong technical proposal, proven hosting record and commitment to developing Para badminton across the Americas.
The BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2028 will:
- Mark the first time the event is held in Brazil.
- Support the growth of Para badminton in the Pan American region.
- Serve as an important milestone in the LA28 Paralympic cycle.
BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul said: “We are delighted to award the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2028 to Brazil.
“This reflects the country’s growing strength in Para badminton and our commitment to expanding the sport globally.
“Positioned in the final phase of the Paralympic qualification period, just six months before the LA28 Paralympic Games, the championships will be a critical milestone for all players.
“It will provide a world-class platform for performance, preparation and finalising readiness on the road to Los Angeles, while also reflecting our continued dedication to growing Para badminton in all regions.”
Badminton Brazil President José Roberto Santini Campos said: “The Brazilian Badminton Federation is absolutely thrilled with the selection of Brazil as the host nation for the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2028.
“We see this decision as a powerful testament to BWF’s confidence in our institutional work and in the exponential growth of Para badminton across Brazil and the wider Americas.
“Hosting a major milestone championships of this calibre in our region – the first since Guatemala in 2011 and now elevated by falling within a Paralympic Games cycle – is of paramount importance.
“We are incredibly proud to welcome the world and are fully committed to working tirelessly to deliver a truly historic championship.”
Brazil will host the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2028.
BWF Para Badminton Tournament Calendar 2027-2028 Announced
Alongside this announcement, BWF has released the international Para badminton calendar for 2027 and early 2028.
BWF Para Badminton Tournament Calendar 2027-2028
The calendar includes:
- A structured series of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 tournaments, and Multi-Sport Continental Games/Continental Championships across the five continents.
- Increased opportunities for World Ranking progression.
- Carefully planned competition windows to support performance and qualification preparation.
Classification opportunities for 2027 will be announced in the coming weeks.
A key feature is its alignment with the LA28 Paralympics qualification pathway.
The ‘Race to Los Angeles Paralympic Ranking’ period will run from 5 April 2027 to 2 April 2028, during which athletes will earn ranking points to qualify for the Paralympic Games.
The LA28 Paralympic Ranking list published on 4 April 2028 will determine the initial list of qualifiers for the Para badminton competition.
Para badminton will maintain a total quota of 120 places (60 men and 60 women), comprising 98 qualification places and 22 Bipartite Commission Invitation places allocated following the qualification period.
LA28 Paralympics Qualification Regulations
Race to Los Angeles Paralympic Ranking Regulations
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