The German Open is an annual badminton tournament held in Germany since 1955 (as West Germany) and organized by German Badminton Association or Deutscher Badminton Verband (DBV). The tournaments were not held in the year 1970, 1979 and 1998.

Known as German Badminton Championships until 1980, the tournament was later allowed to be known as Open Championships from 1981 on. The tournament is currently sponsored by Yonex. While it does attract professional players, the event is not part of the highest levels of Badminton World Federation tournaments – being classified as a BWF Grand Prix Gold event until 2017, and a Super 300 tournament (6th level) from 2018 on.

The German Open XD Qual is a prestigious qualifying tournament held as part of the German Open Badminton Championships. This event focuses on the mixed doubles (XD) category, providing emerging and established pairs the opportunity to earn their spot in the main draw of the renowned German Open. Featuring top international and national players, the tournament showcases high-level competition and serves as a crucial stepping stone for athletes aiming to advance in the world badminton rankings. With intense matches and a vibrant atmosphere, the German Open XD Qual is a must-watch event for badminton enthusiasts and fans of the sport.