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Indian Open Squash 2026: Top Players, Glass Court Action at Brabourne

The 2026 Indian Open squash tournament will be held at Mumbai's historic CCI Brabourne Stadium from March 18 to 22. It will feature defending women's champion Anahat Singh and a strong field of top Indian and international players. The event is notable for offering equal prize money of USD 44,500 for men and women, a first for an Indian tournament. The final stages will be played on a fully glass court to enhance the spectator experience.

Key Points: Indian Open Squash 2026: Dates, Players, Prize Money

  • PSA Copper event at CCI Brabourne Stadium
  • Defending champ Anahat Singh headlines
  • Features top Indian & international players
  • First Indian tournament with equal $44,500 prize purse
  • Quarterfinals onwards on a full glass court
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Squash: Brabourne Stadium to host Indian Open from March 18-22

The PSA Copper Indian Open squash tournament returns to Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium from March 18-22, 2026, featuring a glass court and equal prize money.

"The Indian Open has quickly become a key stop on the PSA calendar... - Cyrus Poncha"

Mumbai, Feb 24

The Indian Open, a PSA Copper events, is scheduled to be be held from March 18 to 22 at the historic CCI Brabourne Stadium for its second edition, tickets for which are now live.

Recognised by the Professional Squash Association (PSA), the tournament continues to build on the success of its 2025 edition, which was named one of the Top 10 Iconic PSA Events of the year.

The 2026 edition will feature defending women's champion Anahat Singh returning to headline the event. The lineup also includes India's top players, such as Ramit Tandon, Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, Velavan Senthilkumar, and Joshna Chinappa, as well as international contenders such as Yahya Elnawasany, Hana Moataz, Mazen Hesham, and others.

This promises a highly competitive week of world-class squash. Additionally, the tournament will award a USD 44,500 prize purse for both the men's and women's events, marking a first for an Indian tournament.

Cyrus Poncha, Secretary General of the Squash Rackets Federation of India, said, "The Indian Open has quickly become a key stop on the PSA calendar, giving Indian players exposure to world-class competition while raising the profile of squash nationally. For 2026, we're excited to continue growing the tournament's international significance and see fans experience high-level matches live, supporting the sport's long-term development in India."

The quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals will take place on a fully glass court, creating an arena-style squash venue optimised for energetic, close-up viewing.

Featuring a bigger stage, equal prize money, and a lineup of top Indian and international players, the 2026 Indian Open is set to strengthen India's position in the global squash scene.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see squash getting this kind of platform in India. The glass court at Brabourne will be amazing to watch. Hope this inspires more kids to pick up a racket. Our players like Ramit and Joshna are real role models.
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David E
Attended last year's event. The atmosphere was electric! The organization was top-notch. Looking forward to seeing the international players like Mazen Hesham compete against our Indian talents. A must-watch for any sports fan in Mumbai.
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Aditya G
While this is positive, I hope the federation also focuses on developing infrastructure at the grassroots level. Tournaments in metros are good, but we need more courts and coaches in smaller cities to find the next Anahat Singh.
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Sarah B
The historic CCI Brabourne Stadium hosting squash is such a cool blend of old and new. The prize purse is impressive and shows the sport's growing commercial appeal here. Best of luck to all the players!
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Varun X
Waah! This is what we need. A world-class event on home soil. The lineup is strong. Hope the matches get good TV coverage too, not just for those in Mumbai. #SupportIndianSquash

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