Taipei Junior International Series (Badminton): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)

Six days of under-19 badminton

The schedule runs from Tuesday, December 8 to Sunday, December 13, 2026. The tournament sits in the Badminton World Federation’s Junior International Series, the entry tier of the junior circuit. Players earn world junior ranking points here, and the prize purse is modest, which is normal at this level.

The draw covers the five standard disciplines:

• Boys’ singles
• Girls’ singles
• Boys’ doubles
• Girls’ doubles
• Mixed doubles

At junior events like this, the early days usually look like a production line. Several courts run at once and a new match starts the moment one ends. The field narrows through the week, and on the closing Sunday the finals are played one after another on a single show court.

Venue and tickets

The venue does not appear in our facts, so we won’t guess one. The BWF tournament calendar lists the venue, the draws and the results for every sanctioned event. Taipei’s bigger senior tournament, the Taipei Open, is a separate event, so don’t mix up the two.

Ticketing at junior International Series events is usually low-key compared with the senior World Tour. Most of the crowd is coaches, team staff, parents and local club players, not paying fans. The organiser sets any admission policy, and the official tournament listing carries those details along with the order of play.

Courtside etiquette at a junior event

A badminton hall has its own rules, and at a junior event the players are teenagers playing for ranking points. A few habits will keep you on good terms with everyone there:

• Stay still during rallies. People only walk along the stands or change seats between points. Officials also keep doors shut and air flow steady, because a draught moves the shuttle.
• No flash. Flash photography is banned on court. Phones are fine without flash.
• Clap after the point, not during it. National team benches cheer loudly in chants. Neutral spectators usually just applaud the rally.
• Leave coaching corners clear. Coaches sit right behind the court, so the seats next to them are not spectator spots.

Taiwanese venues are tidy places. People carry their rubbish out with them because public bins are scarce. Convenience stores near any sports hall sell drinks and onigiri rice balls for long session days.

Getting around Taipei in December

Taipei is cool and damp in December. Daytime temperatures usually sit in the mid-teens Celsius, and drizzle is common. Sports halls are often cooler inside than visitors expect, so many spectators bring a light layer.

The MRT reaches most of the city’s sports venues. An EasyCard covers the metro, buses and YouBike shared bicycles, and you can also use it to pay at 7-Eleven and FamilyMart. Taxis are easy to flag down and cheap by regional standards, which helps after evening sessions.

Many visitors stay around Zhongshan or Ximending for the food and the direct MRT links. On a free day before the finals, a few things fit between sessions:

• Raohe Street Night Market
• Longshan Temple
• The ride up to Taipei 101