FIDE has received several letters of intent from the potential organizers of the FIDE World Championship Match 2026.
At the same time, providing formal guarantees takes more time than expected due to significant budget requirements.
FIDE has therefore extended the formal bidding procedure until June 21, 2026. This provides sufficient time for bidders to supply all the required documentation for hosting the most prestigious event on the chess calendar.
The Applicant shall fill in the Bidding Form. The Applicant must indicate the exact breakdown of the budget by item, including proposals for payments to FIDE for the commercial and sponsorship rights, payment for the broadcasting rights, and the distribution of sponsorship and broadcasting rights between FIDE and the Organisers.
A signed copy shall be submitted via email to the FIDE Secretariat at office@fide.com.