The wait is over! Tickets are now available for the opening rounds of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, taking place in Goa, India from 1 to 26 November 2025. You can now book your seats for the first two rounds (1 to 6 November 2025) and witness world-class chess up close.
This year’s World Cup brings together 206 of the world’s best players, competing for a $2 million prize fund and three qualification spots in the FIDE Candidates 2026. Among the stars in action are World Champion Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Anish Giri, Vincent Keymer, and many more.
Choose your experience
We’ve designed several ticket options to help you enjoy the World Cup in your own way:
- Playing Hall Ticket:
Step into the arena and experience world-class chess up close. You can choose from four time slots to see the action live, including a special Photo Slot that allows limited photography before play begins. - Fan Zone Pass:
Join live commentary sessions with India’s top chess voices; IM Tania Sachdev, IM Sagar Shah, GM Harshit Raja, GM Sahaj Grover, Amruta Mokal, and Sahil Tickoo. You’ll get to interact with them throughout the day and even meet players who visit the fan zone after their games.
Ticket pricing
Classical Game Days (1, 2, 4 & 5 November)
- Playing Hall Tickets:
- Photo Slot 1 – ₹500 | 2:00 PM (Photography permitted until 3:10 PM)
- Slot 2 – ₹300 | 4:15 PM
- Slot 3 – ₹300 | 5:15 PM
- Slot 4 – ₹300 | 6:15 PM until end of play
- Fan Zone Ticket: ₹1,000
- Full-day access to the Fan Zone
Playoff Days (3 & 6 November)
- Full Day Ticket: ₹800
- Grants full-day access to the playoff rounds, where every move could decide a player’s World Cup journey.
- Fan Zone Ticket: ₹1,000
- Full-day access to the Fan Zone
Terms and Conditions
- All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable.
- Internet handling fees may apply per ticket.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot.
- Please do not attend if you feel unwell.
- Unlawful resale will result in ticket cancellation without refund.
- Seating is first-come, first-served.
- Entry to the playing hall is subject to limited capacity.
- No mobile phones or electronic devices allowed inside (except for Photo Slot 1).
- Phones must be deposited before entering.
- Silence must be maintained in the playing hall.
- Photography is only permitted during Photo Slot 1.
- Fan Zone Pass grants full-day access.
- Slot Ticket allows entry only during your chosen time slot
- Cash-and-carry food counters will be available on-site.
- The organizer reserves all rights of admission and policy updates.
Tickets are limited and selling out quickly, don’t miss your chance to witness the FIDE World Cup 2025 in person. Book your tickets now
