The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships return to Doha this December, bringing five days of fast chess, high stakes, and a field packed with the biggest names in the game. Fans can watch the games live at Qatar University’s Sports and Events Complex, where the world’s best players will compete for four world titles and a share of a prize fund exceeding €1,000,000.
Tickets are now on sale, and spectators can tailor their visit to Doha through four types of passes designed for different viewing preferences.
- Individual Rounds allow fans to drop in for specific Rapid rounds, perfect for those who want to watch a particular player or a key moment in the standings.
- Half Day Passes cover defined blocks of Blitz rounds and are ideal for following the rapid-fire shifts on the leaderboard as the pace accelerates.
- Day Passes offer full access to each day’s programme, so fans can enjoy every round, every upset, and every finale.
- Multi-Day Passes provide the best value for those who want the complete championship experience from start to finish.
TICKET PRICING
Rapid tickets
Individual rounds
- 25 QAR for rounds 1 to 12
- 40 QAR for round 13
Day passes
- 50 QAR for 26 December
- 50 QAR for 27 December
- 70 QAR for 28 December
All-days Rapid pass
- 100 QAR
Blitz tickets
Half-day passes
- 35 QAR for rounds 1 to 6
- 35 QAR for rounds 7 to 13
- 35 QAR for rounds 14 to 19
- 65 QAR for the finals and closing ceremony
Day passes
- 50 QAR for 29 December
- 80 QAR for 30 December
All-days Blitz pass
- 100 QAR
Full Event Pass
- 160 QAR
This pass covers all Rapid and Blitz days.
VIP ticket options will be announced soon and will include premium seating and additional benefits for fans who want an enhanced experience at the venue. Details will be shared on the official event website as soon as they are finalised.
Fans are encouraged to secure their passes at special early-bird prices, and be part of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha. Tickets are available now through the official ticketing platform.
Link to the ticketing platform:
snoonu.com/scity/events/competitions/fide-world-rapid-and-blitz-championships-qatar-2025
About the event
The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 is taking place in Doha, Qatar from December 26 to 30, bringing together the world’s elite chess talent for a thrilling end-of-year showdown. Held at the Sports and Events Complex of the Qatar University, this edition features both Open and Women’s events in Rapid and Blitz formats, with a total prize fund of over €1,000,000. Doha returns as host after nine years, underscoring Qatar’s growing stature in the chess world.
The full list of registered players can be found here:
Rapid Open: worldrapidandblitz2025.fide.com/participants-rapid-open/
Rapid Women: worldrapidandblitz2025.fide.com/participants-rapid-women/
Blitz Open: worldrapidandblitz2025.fide.com/participants-blitz-open/
Blitz Women: worldrapidandblitz2025.fide.com/participants-blitz-women/
Official website of the Championships: worldrapidandblitz2025.fide.com
