Events

The 2024 YONEX Canadian International Challenge, the last major international badminton event of the year in North America, is coming to the Markham Pan Am Centre from December 3-8, 2024. This highly anticipated event will feature top athletes from around 30 countries, including Canada's own Brian Yang and other members of Team Canada, competing for a grand prize of $15,000 USD. Don't miss the chance to watch world-class badminton live in action and cheer for your favourite players!

“Badminton Canada is thrilled about the return of the 2024 Canadian International Challenge to the Markham Pan Am Centre! This is a fantastic opportunity for Canadian and international athletes to compete in a highly competitive BWF-sanctioned event and for badminton fans to experience an unforgettable international competition,” said Bryan Merrett, Executive Director of Badminton Canada. “If you’re nearby, don’t miss the chance to see Canadian National Team members like Brian Yang and Michelle Li in action. Get your tickets today and join us for an incredible week of sport and excitement!”

Exciting International Matchups

The 2024 YONEX Canadian International Challenge will see approximately 200 athletes competing in five categories: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Some athletes are well-known for badminton fans:

Men’s Singles: Brian Yang, Victor Lai, and Brazilian Jonathan Matias.

Women’s Singles: Michelle Li, Rachel Chan (Canada), and Juliana Viana (Brazil).

Men’s Doubles: Kevin Lee & Ty Alexander Lindeman (Canada), Presley Smith & Chen Zhi Yi (USA), and Matheus Voigt & Izak Batalha (Brazil).

Women’s Doubles: Crystal Lai & Jackie Dent (Canada), Allison Lee & Lauren Lam (USA), and Samia Lima & Jaqueline Lima (Brazil).

Mixed Doubles: Kevin Lee & Eliana Zhang (Canada), Fabricio Farias & Jaqueline Lima (Brazil), and Jonathan Lai & Crystal Lai (Canada).

With players from countries including Brazil, Canada, the United States, France, Peru, Singapore, Australia, Germany, and more, this event promises to be a thrilling showcase of international badminton talent.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the event are available now at www.canadianinternationalchallenge.com/fan-zone

Spectators can choose from the following options: 

- Daily Pass: Access is available for any single day of the competition.

- All-Event Pass: Full access to the entire competition from December 3 to 8.

- Special promotions and discount codes will be available for partners and select communities throughout the ticket sales period. **Get your tickets today!

New Kids Day – December 4

On Wednesday, December 4, enjoy Free Admission for Kids 18 and under! No advance ticket is required. This is an excellent opportunity for young fans to experience the excitement of world-class badminton.

For other days (December 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8), **$5 Daily Passes** are available for children 12 & under.

About the Event

The YONEX Canadian International Challenge is one of North America's most prestigious badminton tournaments and a key event on the BWF (Badminton World Federation) calendar. The 2024 edition will bring together some of the world’s best players in an exciting week of high-stakes competition.

We look forward to welcoming badminton fans from across the region for this thrilling international event!