The 2026 China Squash Open is scheduled to take place from Nov 17 to 22 at the Shanghai Xian Xia Tennis Center and the Shanghai Diamond Squash Center in Changning district.

As a Professional Squash Association (PSA) Squash Tour Gold event, the tournament offers a total prize pool of $279,000.

A total of 48 professional players from 14 countries and regions will compete for the titles. They include current men's world No 1, Mostafa Asal, defending men's champion Mohamed Abouelghar, defending women's champion and current women's world No 1 Amina Orfi, and the current women's world No 2, Hania El Hammamy.

The Diamond Squash Center will host the first round on Nov 17 and the day session of the second round on Nov 18, while the rest of the tournament, including the evening session on Nov 18, will be held at the Shanghai Xian Xia Tennis Center.

Seating at the Diamond Squash Center is general admission, with seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. At the Shanghai Xian Xia Tennis Center, seats are assigned and can be selected when purchasing tickets. For the first time, the tournament will also open the venue's third-floor stands, offering a more expansive and elevated view of the action.

Tickets for the day and evening sessions on Nov 17 and 18 will be sold separately, starting at 260 yuan ($39). From Nov 19 to 22, a single-day pass will provide access to all matches that day. Tickets for the quarterfinals on Nov 19 and 20 start at 180 yuan.

Tickets went on sale on Oct 23 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code below.

Source: China Squash Open