Mumbai to host second edition of Indian Open squash tournament from March 18-22

The Indian Open squash tournament will return to Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium from March 18 to 22, with top Indian and international players set to compete in the second edition of the Professional Squash Association – recognised event. Tickets for the tournament have now gone on sale.

Defending women’s champion Anahat Singh will headline the event once again. She will be joined by leading Indian players including Ramit Tandon, Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, Velavan Senthilkumar and veteran Joshna Chinappa. The field will also feature several international contenders such as Yahya Elnawasany, Hana Moataz and Mazen Hesham.

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Following a successful debut last year, the Indian Open has gained a place among the PSA’s notable events, earning recognition as one of the top competitions on the 2025 calendar. Organisers expect this year’s tournament to attract strong participation and growing fan interest.

The tournament will offer equal prize money for men and women, with a total purse of USD 44,500 in each category, marking the first time an Indian squash event has introduced this structure.

Cyrus Poncha, Secretary General of the Squash Rackets Federation of India, said the Indian Open has quickly become an important platform for Indian players to test themselves against world-class opponents while helping raise the sport’s profile in the country.

The quarterfinals, semifinals and finals will be played on a fully glass court, transforming the venue into an arena-style setting that allows spectators a closer view of the action.

With a strong lineup of players, a historic venue and equal rewards for both categories, the 2026 Indian Open is expected to strengthen India’s growing presence in international squash and offer fans a week of high-level competition.