Team events in badminton rarely get any attention from the masses. However, every edition of the Thomas and Uber Cup garners a large number of followers, and in 2024 the scene is no different.
For the uninitiated, the Thomas Cup is the men’s championship, and its women’s division equivalent is called the Uber Cup. Both the tournaments are organised biennially.
Before we delve into the finer details of the competition, here is a quick look at the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 finals:
- Date: 28 April – 5 May
- Venue: China
- Where to watch: BWF TV
Often regarded as the unofficial world championship of team events in badminton, the Thomas and Uber Cup, like every edition, featured 16 teams in each of the men’s and women’s divisions in 2024. The best male and female badminton players represent their nations in the tournament.
But is it just for the honour of winning this prestigious competition that the shuttlers partake in this event? Or are there alluring payouts on offer for them? Join us as we take a close look at the prize money pool for the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024, the date and venue for the finals, where you can check the results in real-time and more.
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A brief history of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024
Held for the first time in 1949, the Thomas Cup is in its 33rd edition at present. As many as six teams have won the coveted title over the years.
With 14 titles, Indonesia remains the most successful side in the Thomas Cup. China ranks second with 10 wins, followed by Malaysia with five. India, the defending champion of the Thomas Cup, won their first title in 2022.
Meanwhile, the Uber Cup was founded in 1957 and is in its 30th edition in 2024. In the tournament’s history, five teams have been able to win the championship.
China holds the record for the most wins in the Uber Cup with 15 titles, followed by Japan with six crowns. South Korea is the defending champion of the Uber Cup, having won their second title in 2022.
How much prize money is on offer at the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024?
Historically, the Thomas and Uber Cup has one of the highest prize money pools in the world of badminton. However, unlike its World Tour events, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) likes to maintain secrecy with regard to the payouts of this prestigious team event.
As a result, there is no official information available on the prize money pool of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024. But if we have to predict, the financial rewards on offer this year will be more than what we saw in the previous edition.
For context, both the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup 2022 had an overall prize money purse of USD 1 million (HKD 7.8 million) each. Therefore, it is expected that the amount this year will be upwards of this figure.
A look at the schedule and venue for the finals of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024
Both the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup will conclude with their finals on Sunday, 5 May. Like the rest of the tournament, the final matches will take place at the Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone Sports Center Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.
Where to live stream the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 finals
Much akin to the rest of the tournament, fans can live stream the finals of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 on the BWF’s YouTube channel, BWF TV, the official global broadcaster for the tournament.
In addition, fans in Hong Kong can watch the finals of the competition on SPOTV.
Fans who cannot catch the tournament live can check the results of the matches in real-time on the Thomas and Uber Cup’s official website.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Where can I live stream the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 matches?
All the matches of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 are available for live streaming on the BWF’s YouTube channel, BWF TV. In addition, fans in Hong Kong can watch the tournament on SPOTV.
– What is the prize money for the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024?
No official information is available on the prize money pool for the Thomas and Uber Cup 2024.
