Global Chess League Season 4 tickets go on sale for Bengaluru matches

The Global Chess League has opened ticket sales for Season 4 on BookMyShow, with Bengaluru hosting six franchises from September 5 to 13. Chess stars including Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand and Arjun Erigaisi will feature in the league.

Hyderabad: The Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, has opened ticket sales for Season 4 on BookMyShow, with Bengaluru set to host six global franchises from September 5 to 13. Icons, established champions, elite superstars, and the next generation of chess talent will converge on the city for another season of rapid, team-based action, with one place at the board still waiting to be claimed: the fans.

Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers return with Magnus Carlsen leading their title defence, while PBG Alaskan Knights bring together Indian chess great Viswanathan Anand and Arjun Erigaisi. Ganges Grandmasters pair Ian Nepomniachtchi with returning star Levon Aronian, while Fyers American Gambits are led by 2026 Candidates winner Javokhir Sindarov and Season 2 MVP Nihal Sarin. With the stars ready to make their moves, GCL is inviting fans to make theirs and take their place alongside the action.

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Early Bird tickets start at Rs 349, giving fans access to one match and the Festival Arena, while the Rs 2,999 Premium ticket covers all four matches of the day, along with access to the Festival Arena and Premium Lounge. With GCL’s “Most Important Seat Is Empty” message putting the focus on the fan, the live experience will extend beyond the boards, with the Festival Arena offering live screenings, commentary, fan experiences, and food on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gourav Rakshit, Commissioner, Global Chess League, said: “GCL is built to be experienced live, and Bengaluru will give fans a chance to get much closer to the action. From the rapid intensity on the boards to the Festival Arena, we want fans to feel part of every move, every shift in momentum, and every big moment of the league.”

Anil Makhija, COO – Live Entertainment & Venues, BookMyShow: “Global Chess League brings together some of the biggest names in chess in a format built for a live audience. Over the last decade, India has firmly established itself as a global chess powerhouse, building on Viswanathan Anand’s legacy and the rise of a new generation led by Gukesh Dommaraju.”