Squash World Championships 2027: dates, winners and guide
PSA World Squash Championships, first held in 1976, is played in London. Here's when it's on, who won it and what to know before you watch or go.
World Championships 2027
London
About World Championships
- The men's World Championship was first held in 1976 in London; the women's was first held in 1976 in Brisbane, Australia.
- The 2026-27 World Championships run from 27 March to 4 April 2027 in London, the first time the event has been held in London since the first one in 1976.
- 128 men and women are expected to play in London in 2027 (two 64-player draws).
- In the 2026 final in Giza (16 May 2026), Mostafa Asal beat Youssef Ibrahim 11-4, 11-1, 12-10 for his second world title.
- Amina Orfi won the 2026 women's title aged 18 years and 10 months, the youngest women's world champion ever, beating Nour El Sherbini 6-11, 11-6, 11-9, 7-11, 14-12 in 106 minutes.
- Orfi's 2026 final was the longest women's World Championship match played under point-a-rally scoring to 11, and her win stopped El Sherbini from taking a record ninth title.
- Orfi is the first woman to hold the World Junior and PSA World Championship titles at the same time.
- Until the World Open began in 1976, the British Open was seen as squash's unofficial world championship. The event has been called the World Championship since 2017.
- Matches are best of five games, each played point-a-rally to 11 and won by two clear points.
- SQUASHTV and the PSA's broadcast partners show the World Championships live.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · worldsquashchamps.com · squashinfo.com
Recent World Championships champions
| Year | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mostafa Asal | Amina Orfi |
| 2025 | Mostafa Asal | Nour El Sherbini |
| 2024 | Diego Elías | Nouran Gohar |
Today's top players: the squash world rankings.
World Championships dates by year
202727 March – 4 April 2027
London
20268–16 May 2026
Golf Central Palm Hills, Giza
Prize money: US$701,500 per draw (men's and women's), per Wikipedia
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · worldsquashchamps.com
For squash coaches
Turn the big tournaments into busier lessons
Run a themed session
Watch a rally from the British Open or the Worlds with your players, then drill the length and volleys that won it.
Set goals for your juniors
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Fill your court time
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World Championships: questions people ask
When is the 2027 World Squash Championship?
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The 2026-27 PSA World Championships run from 27 March to 4 April 2027 in London, England. The venue had not been announced when we checked in November 2026.
Who won the 2026 PSA World Squash Championships?
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Mostafa Asal (Egypt) won the men's title and Amina Orfi (Egypt) won the women's title. The finals were played in Giza, Egypt, on 16 May 2026.
Who is the youngest women's squash world champion?
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Amina Orfi. She won the 2026 title aged 18 years and 10 months, beating Nour El Sherbini in a five-game final.
How can I watch the World Squash Championships?
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The PSA says the matches are shown live on SQUASHTV and on its broadcast partners' channels.
How do I get tickets for the 2027 World Squash Championships in London?
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The PSA asked fans to register their interest at worldsquashchamps.com. We found no on-sale date or prices as of November 2026.