FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 – Tickets Now Available
The FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 is set to take place in Hong Kong from June 17 to 21. The event will be held at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Stadium. This is a historic moment, as it will be the first time the championship is hosted in East Asia.
🌍 A Star-Studded Global Event
A total of 42 teams and 300+ players will compete in this prestigious tournament. The lineup includes some of the biggest names in chess.
Fans can look forward to watching:
- Magnus Carlsen – World No. 1
- Hou Yifan – Women’s World No. 1
Both stars will represent the reigning Blitz champions WR Chess. The tournament will also feature the latest Candidates winners:
- Javokhir Sindarov
- Vaishali Rameshbabu
They arrive fresh after securing their spots in the upcoming World Championship matches.
🎟️ Ticket Details
Fans can now book tickets through URBTIX. You can choose between single-day tickets or full event passes.
Single-Day Tickets
- June 17 (Rapid Day 1): HK$250
- June 18 (Rapid Day 2): HK$250
- June 19 (Rapid Day 3): HK$300
- June 20 (Blitz Day 1): HK$300
- June 21 (Blitz Day 2): HK$380
Event Passes
- Full Rapid Pass (June 17–19): HK$688
- Full Blitz Pass (June 20–21): HK$538
- 5-Day All-Access Pass: HK$1,088
💸 Early Bird Offer
Buy your package pass on or before May 17 and get a HK$100 discount. (Terms and conditions apply.)
🎉 Free Tournament Village
There’s more than just chess! A Tournament Village will be open to the public for free. It is designed for visitors of all ages. The village includes three exciting zones:
- Traditional mind sports
- Modern intellectual games
- Tabletop gaming
🧠 Asian Mind Sports Carnival
The event will also host the 2nd Asian Mind Sports Carnival, organized with the Asian Mind Sports Association.
- Over 1,000 participants expected
- More than 10 disciplines
These include:
- Chess
- Bridge
- Go
- Xiangqi
- Rubik’s Cube
📌 Final Note
This championship will bring the global chess spotlight to Hong Kong like never before. It’s a perfect chance to watch the world’s best players live and enjoy a festival of mind sports. Book your tickets now and don’t miss the action!
Photos: FIDE_Chess
Source: FIDE CHESS NEWS
