The FIDE Events Commission has received multiple bids for the 2026 World Amateur Championships. By the deadline of January 26, 2026, four bids were submitted for the 2026 World Amateur Championships and one bid for the 2026 World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Championships.
Bids for the World Amateur Championships (new format):
- UAE, Fujairah: proposed dates October 15–22, 2026
- Spain, Sitges: proposed dates October 29 – November 5, 2026
- China, Shenzhen: proposed dates October 15–25, 2026
- Nigeria, Abuja: proposed dates September 1–8, 2026
Bid for the World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Championships (new tournament):
- Nigeria, Abuja: proposed dates May 31–June 8, 2026
The evaluation process is now underway. FIDE will announce the selected hosts in due course.