FIDE World Cup

Where to Watch FIDE World Cup 2025 Live?

Shaan Wadhawan

Published - Oct 30, 2025, 04:30 AM

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Where to Watch FIDE World Cup 2025 Live?

Summary

The FIDE World Cup 2025 begins on October 30 to November 27 in Goa, India. Fans can watch the entire event live on FIDE’s YouTube, Chess.com, and ChessBase India.

The 2025 FIDE World Cup will take place in Goa, India, from October 30 to November 27, 2025. A total of 206 of the world’s finest Chess players will compete against one another in a knockout format. This year’s edition promises high-intensity clashes with the tournament being led by top-seeds D. Gukesh, Anish Giri, Vincent Keymer, R. Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi.

Where to Watch FIDE World Cup 2025 Live?

Fans worldwide can watch the FIDE World Cup 2025 live through official broadcast partners and online platforms. Here’s how to tune in:
FIDE YouTube Channel - The official live stream with commentary and analysis.

Chess.com - Offers interactive live coverage, player stats, and expert commentary.
ChessBase India - Provides Hindi and English commentary with local insights.
Twitch (Chess.com and Chess24 channels) - Community streams with real-time engagement.
All matches start at 3:00 PM IST daily, with live updates and replays available on the above platforms.

Venue and Schedule

Venue: Resort Rio, Goa, India
Dates: October 30 - November 27, 2025
Format: 206 players in the knockout rounds

No public tickets have been announced yet, as the event may be closed to in-person spectators.

Round	Date
Round 1	Nov 1–3
Round 2	Nov 4–6
Round 3	Nov 7–9
Round 4	Nov 11–13
Round 5	Nov 14–16
Quarterfinals	Nov 17–19
Semifinals	Nov 21–23
Finals	Nov 24–26

Round Timings

Key Players to Watch

D. Gukesh (India) - Reigning World Champion and top seed.

Anish Giri (Netherlands) - 2025 Grand Swiss Champion.

Vincent Keymer (Germany) - Rising global contender.

R. Praggnanandhaa (India) - 2023 World Cup finalist.

Divya Deshmukh (India) - The only female participant in the open section.

Historical Context

The FIDE World Cup, first held in 2000, is a cornerstone event in global chess. It serves as a qualifier for the Candidates Tournament, which decides the challenger for the next World Chess Championship. India previously hosted the World Cup in 2002, where Viswanathan Anand claimed victory.