Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Close, Cardiff, CF11 9SW

The Sport Wales National Centre (SWNC) is located within a ten-minute walk of Cardiff’s city centre.

Main Arena | The Welsh International Open will be played in the Main Arena on the ground floor.

Practice Courts | Jubilee Hall on the first floor.

Other Facilities | Changing Rooms, Physiotherapy Rooms, Water Fountain

HWB Cafe | On the second floor of SWNC, you will find the HWB Café where hot and cold food and drink can be purchased daily.

Monday-Sunday opening at 08:00- closing at 19:00.

However, hot food is only available between the following times: Breakfast: 08:00-10:00 | Lunch: 12:00-14:00 | Dinner: 17:00-18:30

Coffee Shop | There is also a coffee shop in the reception area of SWNC also open daily. Monday- Thursday, 08:00-19:00 & Weekends, 08:00-16:00.

Entries

All entries must be made using the BWF Online Entry System.

Entries must be submitted no later than Tuesday 28th October 2025

No late entries will be accepted.

Draw

The draws will be live- Tuesday 18th November 2025

Visas

Players who require a Visa to enter the UK should complete the attached form requesting an official letter from Badminton Wales | https://forms.office.com/e/fQSb9PW9Ur

Transport

Cardiff Airport | Transport to and from Cardiff Airport will be provided by Badminton Wales via Flightlink. If you require this service, please complete the Travel Request form: https://forms.office.com/e/WsE5gDUDDQ

Please note Flightlink are based at Cardiff Airport so will require at least 30 minutes to get to Sport Wales National Centre. Details of any changes to travel arrangements must be done via the player support desk in order for transfer arrangements to be revised.

National Express Bus Station | The National Express bus station is located adjacent to SWNC. For information regarding bus timetables and routes visit the National Express website: https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

Cardiff Central Train Station | Is a twenty-minute walk from SWNC or a ten-minute drive. SWNC is located straight down Westgate Street (via the front of the station), over the bridge, take a left through Bute park and follow the walkway along until you reach Sport Wales National Centre. (If you reach the cricket ground you have gone slightly to far!)

Taxi Services | There are a number of taxi companies operating in Cardiff including:

• Dragon Taxis https://dragontaxis.com/cardiff/
• Capital Cabs- 029 2077 7777
• Uber also operates in Cardiff

Parking | There is free parking available at the SWNC.

Accommodation

Official Hotel | The Holiday Inn, Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1XD

Reservations for the hotel should be made by contacting:

Email | badminton@crememk.co.uk

Phone | +44 7936 036740

We Need Your Help! 

WINT is a BWF event and the world’s best players will all be fighting to get as many qualification points as possible. Volunteering at this event is a great opportunity to be court side for some world class badminton!

Here are the volunteering roles we have available:

• Player/ Spectator Support
• Media Coverage
• Match Control
• VIP & Officials Support
• General 

All of the above roles are adaptable and can be altered to suit any area of the event you would like to be involved in.

The Volunteering Shifts we would be looking at are (Tuesday- Saturday):

• 9:00-13:00
• 13:00-17:00
• 17:00-21:00

However, these times can be altered to suit if they don’t work for you!

Training will be provided, if required for your role, before the event as well as clothing and food on any days you volunteer.

If you would love to be a part of a world class badminton event here in Cardiff, please email Beth (Major Events Officer) with the following information:

• Roles of interest & your availability

Beth Chamberlain-Carter- bethan.chamberlain-carter@badminton.wales

Would you love to watch world class badminton, right here in the heart of Cardiff City Centre.

Perfect if you are a badminton player, fan or just want a fun family day out! Ticket details are as follow:

Tuesday 25th November & Wednesday 26th November | Free Entry 

Thursday 27th- Saturday 29th November | Tickets available to purchase here- https://badmintonwales.sumupstore.com/product/welsh-international-open-ticket-entry-2025

If you are member of a Badminton Wales affiliated club, please speak to your club secretary as each club gets given 10 free tickets.

If you are a club secretary please contact your regional community manager who will pass on your 10 free tickets.

• North Wales | Josh Hart
• Mid Wales | Josh Hart or Curtis Grant
• Central South Wales | Curtis Grant
• South East Wales | Donal O’Halloran
• South West Wales | Dave Bendle

We look forward to welcoming you to the Welsh International Open 2025!