The Denmark Open, or formerly known as Danish Open, is an annual badminton tournament held in Denmark and organized by Badminton Denmark.

The Denmark Open was part of the BWF Super Series Premier from 2011 to 2017. BWF categorised it as one of the five BWF World Tour Super 750 events per the BWF events structure since 2018.

Denmark Open

History

The tournament started in 1936 and it is now the world's second oldest badminton tournament. It was interrupted by World War II and was on hiatus from 1956 through 1964. It seeks to draw the top players from around the World. The tournament is usually played in late October each year.

Denmark Open

Locations

Eleven locations have been chosen to host the tournament. The 2007 and 2008 tournaments were held in Arena Fyn in Odense. Since 2008, the tournaments have been held in Odense.

Denmark Open

1936–1939, 1946–1985: Copenhagen

1990: Aabenraa

1991: Solrød municipality

1986, 1992: Aalborg

1989, 1993: Højbjerg

1987, 1994: Esbjerg

1996: Middelfart

1997–1999: Vejle

2000–2002: Farum

2003–2006: Aarhus

1988, 1995, 2007–present: Odense

Previous champions

Performances by nation

References

External links

Official website

1935 establishments in Denmark

Recurring sporting events established in 1935

Badminton tournaments in Denmark