New Zealand secures PSA Squash World Championships

Published: 16 September 2026

The world's top squash players will compete in the 2028 PSA Squash World Championships in Auckland, supported by a $1 million investment from the Government's Major Events Fund.

The World Championships are one of the most prestigious events in world squash and securing the PSA Squash World Championships is a fantastic win for New Zealand, for Auckland and for the future of squash in this country.

Major sporting events like this attract visitors, boost economic activity, and showcase what New Zealand has to offer to international audiences around the world.

Hosting the sport's pinnacle event provides a unique opportunity for New Zealand players to compete against elite international talent on home soil.

With squash set to make its Olympic debut later that year, the World Championships will help raise the sport's profile, encourage greater participation and create a lasting legacy for squash in New Zealand.

The event is being delivered with support from the Government's Major Events Fund and Auckland Council Events through Tātaki Auckland Unlimited. The World Championships will be held in Auckland in February 2028 and played on a glass court at the New Zealand International Convention Centre.

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