Excellence will be in the spotlight this Sunday, October 26, 2025 during the men’s doubles final of the 2025 Yonex French Open badminton tournament where the Korean Olympic champions Kim Won Ho et Seo Seung Jae (seeded n°1) will defend their status against the Indonesians Dawn Alfian et Muhammad Fikri (8th in the world). This final pits two duets with complementary styles against each other. Consequently, this confrontation promises to be spectacular at the Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sévigné from 11:00 a.m.
Issues and analysis
This final pits two formidable teams against each other. On the one hand, Kim Won Ho et Seo Seung Jae are going through an exceptional season since their Olympic coronation in Paris 2024. Thus, the Koreans dominated the Danes Kim Astrup et Anders Rasmussen (21-9, 19-21, 21-9) to reach this final. Additionally, their fast play and cross-attacks are their main weapons.
In front of them, Dawn Alfian et Muhammad Fikri created a surprise by eliminating the Malaysians Aaron Chia et Soh Wooi Yikseeded No. 2 (21-14, 21-19). However, the Indonesians have valuable experience of major events. However, they will have to raise their level against the Olympic champions to win this prestigious title.
What time, what channel?
France : Sunday October 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (French time) on The Team (channel 21) and The Live Team
Belgium: Sunday October 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (local time) on The Live Team
Suisse : Sunday October 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (local time) on The Live Team
French-speaking Africa: No official broadcast confirmed at this time
Lieu : Glaz Arena, Cesson-Sévigné (Rennes)
Other posters of the day
The 2025 French Open finals also offer:
- Finale double dames : Chen Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan – Yuki Fukushima/Mayu Matsumoto à 12h15
- Finale simple dames: An Se Young – Wang Zhi Yi à 13h30
- Mixed doubles final: Figure Ping – Detrohn Ping – Detroh
- Men’s singles final: Christo Popov – Anders Antonsen at 4:15 p.m.
Conclusion
This men’s doubles final promises a high-level spectacle between Olympic champions and Indonesian outsiders. Thus, Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae start favorites but will have to be wary of the determination of Alfian and Fikri. Therefore, meet this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. to discover the new champions of the 2025 French Open badminton championships in men’s doubles.
FAQ
What time does the IFB 2025 men’s doubles final start? The men’s doubles final between Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae and Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Fikri begins this Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (French time) on L’Équipe. This final of the 2025 French Open badminton tournament opens the finals program at the Glaz Arena.
Who are the favorites for this men’s doubles final? Korean Olympic champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae (seeded n°1) start favorites against Indonesians Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Fikri (8th in the world). However, the Indonesians eliminated the No. 2 seeds in the semifinals of the 2025 French Open.
On which channel to watch the IFB 2025 men’s doubles final? L’Équipe (channel 21) broadcasts the final live as well as L’Équipe Live for Belgium and Switzerland. All the finals of the 2025 French Open badminton championships are broadcast on these channels this Sunday, October 26.
