FIDE announced the opening of ticket sales for the FIDE World Championship 2026 on October 14. The match will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from November 25 to December 15.

Two types of tickets are available for purchase, the VIP Day Pass and the Fan Zone Pass. The Fan Zone Pass gives access to various activities, Q&A with Grandmasters, a live broadcast from the playing hall on the big screen, and more. It does not include access to the playing hall.

The VIP Day Pass features an hour in the playing hall, an exclusive view of the games from the balcony, and access to all the perks of the VIP Lounge.

The current cost of the VIP Day Pass is 439 Swiss Francs (~$526). Prices for the Fan Zone Pass start at 24 Francs (~$28). The number of tickets is limited, and they will be released in stages with dynamic pricing. Tickets can be purchased on the official FIDE website.

The FIDE World Championship 2026 is the crowning match to determine the World Champion. Match features defending Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov, the winner of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026.

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