Rainbow Badminton Open
Welcome to the international lgbtiqa+ badminton tournament in zurich!
It’s that time of year again! We are proud to announce our 24th International Badminton Tournament in Zürich, and as our community, we want you at the heart of the action. Get ready for fast and furious rallies, thunderous smashes, and serving shuttles!
This year, the Rainbow Badminton Open will take place from August 14th to August 16th 2026. While we welcome over 100 LGBTQIA+ players from across Europe, this is our home tournament.
Whether you're a seasoned player, at the beginning of your badminton career or a passionate fan, the International LGBTIQA+ Badminton Tournament is a perfect blend of sport, community, and celebration.
Tournament
We offer gender-neutral competitions in both Doubles and Singles for the categories: A, B+, B-, C+, and C-.
The matches begin with a group stage in a round-robin format, followed by full knockout rounds to determine the final rankings.
To ensure the best playing experience, all categories play with real feather shuttles.
Agenda
We have planned a full weekend of activities to ensure you have plenty of time to connect both on and off the court:
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Friday, 14 August 2026 |
Saturday, 15 August 2026 |
Sunday, 16 August 2026 |
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Welcome Drinks
📍 Cranberry Bar |
Tournament 🕘 09:00 – 19:00 📍 Dreifachhalle Blumenfeld (Blumenfeldstrasse 50, 8046 Zurich) BBQ & Award Ceremony After-Tournament Party 🕢 From 23:00 |
Closing Brunch
📍 Café Kornsilo (Seefeldstrasse 23, 8008 Zurich) |
Fees
Throughout the tournament, beverages, snacks and sandwiches will be provided free of charge. The tournament fees cover participation in singles, doubles or both.
● Tournament fees: CHF 60
● BBQ (Saturday): CHF 20
● Brunch (Sunday): CHF 25
Registration
Registration opens on February 1, 2026, at 12:00 AM via the link provided below and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the maximum number of participants is reached, a waiting list will be established.
After successfully registering, you will receive an automated confirmation acknowledging receipt of your registration. Please note that your registration will only be considered complete once the required fees have been paid. Register now
Contact
Please do not hesitate to contact us anytime if you have questions or need further support: E-Mail