Denmark Open promoted to Super 1000 as prize money rises at the top three levels
From 2027 the Odense tournament joins the top tier, and the BWF raises prize money to 2 million dollars for a Super 1000, up from 1.45 million.
Denmark moves up
Indonesian daily JawaPos reported on 10 February 2026 that the Denmark Open moves up to Super 1000 from 2027, joining the Malaysia Open, All England, Indonesia Open and China Open. Bernama wrote on 9 February that Denmark "has been upgraded from Super 750 to Super 1000", without naming the tournament; in June the New Straits Times listed the Denmark Open in Odense among the five.
Prize money
Bernama gives the changes from 2026 to the new levels: Super 1000 from 1.45 million to 2 million US dollars, Super 750 from 950,000 to 1.1 million, and Super 500 from 500,000 to 560,000. JawaPos puts the projected yearly total at about 26.9 million dollars. Both say each Super 1000 will run 11 days across two weekends.
Other changes reported
Both outlets also say the World Championships will use a group stage followed by knockouts, so each player gets at least two matches, and that the Sudirman Cup Finals and the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals will include more teams. Neither names the teams or the dates.
Why it matters
For Danish fans, a top-tier event at home means a longer tournament with stronger fields. The 2027 to 2030 cycle also locks in the host cities, so these figures should hold for four seasons.