The FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 will be held at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong from June 17 to 21, marking the first time the event is hosted in East Asia. With 42 teams and more than 300 players confirmed, including seven of the world’s top ten male players and four of the world’s top ten female players, the championship brings the global chess spotlight to Hong Kong on an unprecedented scale.The field features World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and women’s World No. 1 Hou Yifan, both returning with reigning Blitz champions WR Chess. Fans will also witness the most recent Candidates winners up close, Javokhir Sindarov and Vaishali Rameshbabu, who arrive in Hong Kong fresh from securing their World Championship matches in Cyprus.
You can now secure your seats through the official ticketing platform, URBTIX, and choose between single-day tickets and multi-day packages.
Single-day tickets
- 17 June, Rapid Day 1: HK$250
- 18 June, Rapid Day 2: HK$250
- 19 June, Rapid Day 3: HK$300
- 20 June, Blitz Day 1: HK$300
- 21 June, Blitz Day 2: HK$380
Package event passes
- Full Rapid Pass (17-19 June): HK$688
- Full Blitz Pass (20-21 June): HK$538
- 5-Day All-Access Pass (17-21 June): HK$1,088
Early bird offer
A discount of HK$100 is available on any package event pass purchased on or before 17 May. Terms and conditions apply.
Tournament Village open to the public, free of charge
Alongside the main competition, a dedicated Tournament Village will be open to the public free of charge, welcoming visitors of all ages. The Village is divided into three thematic zones covering traditional mind sports, emerging intellectual activities, and tabletop gaming, offering something for every generation.
The event will also host the 2nd Asian Mind Sports Carnival, organised in conjunction with the Asian Mind Sports Association. The Carnival is set to bring together over 1,000 competitors from across the continent, taking part in more than ten disciplines including chess, bridge, Go, Xiangqi, and the Rubik’s Cube.
Book your seats
Tickets are available now at www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/15075.
For more information, visit the official FIDE website.