The Australian Open is an international badminton tournament held in Australia. It was upgraded to a Grand Prix Gold event in 2011, and between 2014 and 2017 it was part of the Super Series. From 2018 to 2022, it was classified as a Super 300 event on the BWF World Tour. Since 2023, the tournament has been elevated to Super 500 status.

The Australian Open Men's Doubles Qualifying (MD Qual) is a prestigious preliminary event held as part of the Australian Open badminton tournament. This qualifying round provides an opportunity for emerging and lower-ranked men's doubles pairs to earn their spot in the main draw of the Australian Open. Featuring intense matches and high-level competition, the MD Qual showcases the talent and determination of upcoming badminton athletes vying for a chance to compete on one of the sport's biggest stages in Australia. Successful pairs in this qualifying event advance to the main tournament, competing for the coveted title and valuable ranking points.