Media accreditation opens for FIDE World Cup and FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships
FIDE is pleased to announce the opening of media accreditation to its two major upcoming events: the FIDE World Cup 2025 (India, Goa) and the FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships (Doha, Qatar). FIDE World Cup 2025 Dates: October 30 to November 27, 2025 Location: Goa, India This knockout spectacle will feature 206 players fighting for a share of USD 2,000,000 and three coveted places in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Every round is win-or-go-home, making the World Cup one of the most dramatic tournaments on the calendar. Media registration form: worldcup2025.fide.com/media-registration/ FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships Dates: December 25 to 31, 2025 Location: Doha, Qatar The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 bring together the world’s elite chess talent for a thrilling end-of-year showdown. The tournaments are among the most exciting and popular events in the chess calendar, attracting top players and fans worldwide. The faster time controls and dynamic gameplay lead to thrilling and unpredictable matches, captivating audiences and keeping them on the edge of their seats. Media registration form: worldrapidandblitz2025.fide.com/media-registration/ Official website: worldrapidandblitz2025.fide.com/ We invite all media representatives wishing to cover the FIDE World Cup 2025 and the FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 to submit their accreditation applications individually for each tournament via the media registration forms above. Accreditation is open for all members of the written press, photographic press, online media, and writers and photographers working for publications and/or websites of the FIDE National Member Federations. Accredited event media will collect their badges onsite at the events. A valid travel document containing a photo must be presented to receive media accreditation. The event organisers will ensure a comfortable working environment for all Accredited Media, providing a range of facilities and services at the level established at major FIDE events. We look forward to your coverage of the FIDE World Cup 2025 and the FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025!