The YONEX German Open Badminton Championships takes place in Mühlheim an der Ruhr. Traditionally holding the tournament the most times to date, the city has been a regular host in recent years.

The international German championships in badminton have been taking place in various locations in Germany since 1955, while prize money has been rising steadily over the years.

Badminton has become a more popular sport over the years in Germany and German players strong in championships. For those that love the speed of the sport and watching shuttlecocks flying back and forth, the event is a great pleasure to experience.