FIDE Candidates Tournament Tickets

The FIDE Candidates Tournament is the premier open qualifier for the World Chess Championship. Featuring eight top players in a double round-robin format, the event determines who will challenge the reigning World Champion. The next edition runs March 28–April 16, 2026, in Cyprus, around the Paphos area at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort. This page provides a concise overview, official ticketing details, and background on the Candidates’ historic role in world chess.

Since the 2024 edition in Toronto, where Gukesh Dommaraju secured the youngest-ever challenger spot, the Candidates continues to be a showcase of high-stakes, elite competition. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newer follower of the game, this page has you covered with reliable ticket options and insider context from Gold Coast Tickets.

Event organizers run the World Chess Championship qualifying process with parallel Women’s Candidates, but each tournament is treated on its own schedule. For those attending in Cyprus, plan for multiple rounds across a dense, strategic slate of games. We’ve gathered venue details, official social channels, and practical ticketing guidance to help you secure seats with ease. We’ve got you covered—like having a friend who can get you chess seats you’ll remember.

Important: Tickets are sold exclusively through FIDE’s official ticketing portal at tickets.fide.com. Venue pages link to the official social platforms so you can follow updates directly from FIDE, the Candidates site, and the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort.