LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2026

LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2026 

part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500

17-22 November 2026, Kai Tak Arena

Media Accreditation Form

All accredited media at the LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2026 part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 are required to read and adhere to following guidelines:

1. Rights Holders (RHB)

  • Requests for international RHBs to be submitted to and approved by Infront Broadcast Services Manager (BSM).
  • Rights Holding Broadcaster (RHB) access is strictly for crew members of approved BWF-Infront Rights Holders.
  • RHB Camera Operators require bibs for FOP access.
  • Approved individuals will be briefed on FOP Rules and Regulations by BWF/Host.
  • Mixed Zone access is granted to a maximum of 3 personnel:
    • Producer/Reporter
    • Camera Operator
    • Sound Engineer
  • RHB positions will be clearly marked in the Mixed Zone.
  • All other RHB personnel are to wait at designated Media Centre or Workspace.
  • Access to training hall permitted under supervision of the BWF.

2. Non-Rights Holding Broadcasters (NRH)

  • Should permission be granted, NRHs must follow below regulations:
    • Filming limited to 5 minutes per match (at designated NRH position). Final edited and used footage must not be more than 3 minutes per day.
    • All footage (filmed, edited, used) must only be used for news purposes.
    • All footage must be used within 24 hours. No live streaming of interviews and no live stand-up is permitted.
  • No Live Streaming of Mixed Zone or Press Conference interviews is allowed.
  • Non-Rights Holders are not allowed to film, or voice record any RHB Mixed Zone interviews.
  • Non-Rights Holder positions will be clearly marked in the Mixed Zone.
  • Anyone caught disobeying the rules will have their accreditation revoked.

3. Photographers/Media

  • No laptops or bags allowed on the FOP.
  • All image and video files must be uploaded from the Media Centre, not the FOP.
  • Accredited photographers and videographers must wear their bib at all times when on the FOP.
  • No video filming of any kind is permitted on the FOP.
    • If discovered, you will receive one warning. Thereafter, your pass will be withdrawn.
  • No Live Streaming of Mixed Zone or Press Conference interviews is allowed.
    • If discovered, you will receive one warning. Thereafter, your pass will be withdrawn.
  • Media cannot record or listen to any exclusive RHB interviews.
    • Separate Media positions will be clearly marked in the Mixed Zone.
  • Media tribune is for accredited Media only.
    • There is to be no Live Streaming from the Media Tribune. The above rules apply.

4. General Behaviour

  • Selfies with players/t-shirt signings are strictly prohibited. If caught by BWF, you will be given one warning.
  • Access to players’ lounge, doping control, training hall, warm-up/warm-down area is not permitted.
  • Anyone caught disobeying the rules will have their accreditation revoked.
1.Each form is for one applicant only.

2.Please get the pass with your (a)Identity document; (b)Press Card or Organization certificate