Arctic Open 2025: All you need to know about prize money & points on offer

The total prize pool of BWF Arctic Open 2025 is US$475,000.
The BWF Arctic Open 2025, a Super 500 tournament, is set to be held from October 7 to 12 at the Vantaan Energia Areena, Rajatorpantie 23, Finland, boasting a total prize pool of USD 475,000 (approx Rs 4,21,14).
This year’s edition has seen a wave of high-profile withdrawals, including top names like Shi Yuqi, Viktor Axelsen, P. V. Sindhu, and Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, reshaping the competition and providing opportunities for emerging players to shine.
Despite the absences, the tournament promises thrilling matches across all five categories. Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn leads the men’s singles draw, while Akane Yamaguchi and Ratchanok Intanon headline the women’s singles.
India will be well-represented with Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, Anmol Kharb, Tanya Hemanth, and doubles/mixed pairs Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto, Mohit Jaglan/Lakshita Jaglan, and Simran Singhi/Kavipriya Selvam aiming to make their mark.
The Arctic Open 2025 will still see defending champions aiming to retain their titles. Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen returns to defend his men’s singles crown, while China’s Han Yue looks to repeat her success in women’s singles.
In doubles, Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin and China’s Liu Sheng Shu/Tan Ning will headline the men’s and women’s doubles draws, respectively. The mixed doubles defending champions Feng Yan Zhe/Huang Dong Ping (China) will also be in action, promising intense battles as they seek to hold onto their titles.
Fans can expect intense action from the first round on October 7-8 through to the finals on October 12, as rising stars and established players compete for glory and a share of the substantial prize money.
That being said, here’s a look at the Arctic Open 2025’s Points on offer and Prize money details –
Arctic Open 2025: Points on offer
| Winner | Runner-up | Losing Semifinalists | Losing quarterfinalists | Second Round Finish | First Round Finish |
| 9,200 | 7,800 | 6,420 | 5,040 | 3,600 | 2,220 |
As mentioned above, points are awarded as per all Super 500 events. The winner will get 9,200 points, while the runner-up will get 7,800 points.
Also Read: Arctic Open: Full list of title winners
Players reaching the semi-finals will get 6,420 points, while players losing in the quarter-finals will get 5,040 points. A second-round finish assures a player/pair of 3,600, while a first-round loss will mean 2,220 points.
Arctic Open 2025: Prize Pool
| Event | Winner | Runner-up | Losing Semifinalists | Losing quarterfinalists | Second Round Finish |
| Men’s Singles | USD 35,625 | USD 18,050 | USD 6,887.50 | USD 2,850 | USD 1,662.50 |
| Women’s Singles | USD 35,625 | USD 18,050 | USD 6,887.50 | USD 2,850 | USD 1,662.50 |
| Men’s Doubles | USD 37,525 | USD 18,050 | USD 6,650 | USD 3,443.75 | USD 1,781.25 |
| Women’s Doubles | USD 37,525 | USD 18,050 | USD 6,650 | USD 3,443.75 | USD 1,781.25 |
| Mixed Doubles | USD 37,525 | USD 18,050 | USD 6,650 | USD 3,443.75 | USD 1,781.25 |
According to BWF rules, the total prize pool for the Arctic Open 2025 is USD 475,000. The winners in both singles categories will receive USD 35,625 (Approx Rs 31,58,761), while their counterparts in the doubles event will get USD 37,525 (Approx Rs 33,27,00)
The runners-up in all five categories will obtain USD 18,050 (around Rs. 16,00,000). The losing semifinalists in the singles events will take home USD 6,887.50 (approx Rs 6,10,000), while those in the doubles will receive USD 6,650.
In the individual events, an amount of USD 2,850 is reserved for the players who lose in the quarter-finals, while in the doubles category, the losers will get USD 3,443.75.
In case of a second-round defeat, the sum on offer in the singles sections is USD 1,662.50, while the pairings in the three doubles categories will pocket USD 1,781.25.
When and where is the Arctic Open 2025 being held?
The tournament is scheduled from October 7 to 12, 2025, at the Vantaan Energia Areena, Rajatorpantie 23, Finland.
What is the total prize pool for the Arctic Open 2025?
The total prize pool is USD 475,000, distributed across five events: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
Which top players have withdrawn from the tournament?
Withdrawals include Shi Yuqi, Viktor Axelsen, P. V. Sindhu, and Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, reshaping the competition.
Who are the defending champions in the tournament?
Men’s singles: Chou Tien Chen (Chinese Taipei)Women’s singles: Han Yue (China)Men’s doubles: Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin (Malaysia)Women’s doubles: Liu Sheng Shu/Tan Ning (China)Mixed doubles: Feng Yan Zhe/Huang Dong Ping (China)
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