- Perth to host 2026 World Squash Masters Championships
- Event expected to bring over 1,000 competitors, officials, and supporters to Western Australia
- Supported by the Cook Government through Tourism WA
Western Australia has scored another mass participation sporting event, with Perth selected to host the 2026 World Squash Masters Championships.
The pinnacle tournament for the world's top masters squash athletes will take place from 30 August to 6 September 2026 and bring together more than 1,000 masters athletes to Perth to compete for the championship titles.
After a competitive international bid process, Perth was chosen as the host city thanks to its high-quality sporting facilities, strong track record for delivering major and mass participation events, and its unique appeal as a world-class tourist destination.
Supported by the Cook Government through Tourism WA, matches will be held at Perth's top squash centres, Squashworld Mirrabooka and Belmont Squash Centre.
The championships will not only showcase elite-level sport, but also generate strong visitation from competitors, officials, and spectators from more than 55 countries, boosting local businesses, hotels, and hospitality venues across the Perth metropolitan area.
Mass participation events like this form a major part of the Cook Government's events strategy, delivering strong economic returns, generating jobs, and helping grow the State's visitor economy.
Find out more at www.worldsquash.org
As stated by Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
"Hosting the 2026 World Squash Masters Championships is another great win for Western Australia's diverse sporting calendar and highlights our growing reputation as a world-class events destination.
"The World Squash Masters Championships haven't been held in Australia since 2001, so we're delighted to see the event finally return to our shores.
"This event will bring more than 1,000 competitors, officials, and supporters to our State, delivering a significant economic boost for local tourism and hospitality businesses.
"Our State has some of the best sporting infrastructure in the world, which I am excited to see in action, and contributes to our global status as the fastest growing events destination in South East Asia."
