PSA World Tour Betting Odds and Event Info

Date: 2026-27 season (2027 Tour Finals: TBA)
Contest: Squash
Location: Worldwide


The PSA World Tour, now known as the PSA Squash Tour, is the premier global professional squash circuit, organized by the Professional Squash Association (PSA). The tour's World Events include the PSA World Championships, Tour Finals, and Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper tournaments. Each tier offers different prize money and ranking points, creating a structured pathway for players as they climb the global rankings.


2026 Tour Finals Champions:

The 2026 PSA Squash Tour Finals took place at Centquatre-Paris in Paris, France, from June 17-20.

Men's Champion: Diego Elias defeated Paul Coll 3-1 in the final, winning 7-11, 11-4, 11-6, 11-9. It was Elias' first Tour Finals title, and he became the first South American to win the event.

Women's Champion: Hania El Hammamy defeated Sivasangari Subramaniam 3-1 in the final, winning 11-6, 10-11, 11-8, 11-8. It was her second Tour Finals title, following her victory in 2020.

The previous edition, held in 2025, was won by Joel Makin and Nouran Gohar. Makin defeated Mostafa Asal in the men's final, while Gohar defeated Olivia Weaver in the women's final.


2026 World Champions:

The PSA World Championships are a separate event from the Tour Finals. The 2026 world titles were decided in Giza, Egypt, on May 16.

Men's Champion: Mostafa Asal defeated Youssef Ibrahim 3-0, winning 11-4, 11-1, 12-10 to secure his second consecutive world title.

Women's Champion: Amina Orfi defeated Nour El Sherbini 3-2, winning 6-11, 11-6, 11-9, 7-11, 14-12. At 18 years and 10 months, Orfi became the youngest women's World Champion in the sport's history.


Upcoming Events:

The 2026-27 PSA Squash Tour includes tournaments across multiple countries. Upcoming highlights include:

- CIB Egyptian Squash Open: October 10-16, 2026, in Egypt.
- U.S. Open: November 1-7, 2026, in Philadelphia, USA.
- Hong Kong Squash Open: November 30 - December 6, 2026, in Hong Kong.
- PSA World Championships: March 27 - April 4, 2027, in London, England.

Confirmed dates and venue details for the 2027 PSA Squash Tour Finals will be added when available.


About the Tour:

Players accumulate ranking points based on their performances throughout the season. These points determine their world rankings, seeding positions, and qualification for major events. The PSA World Rankings are updated weekly and influence tournament entry and seeding.

The PSA World Championships represent the highest level of competition, offering the most ranking points and the largest prize pools. Winning the World Championship is widely considered the pinnacle achievement in professional squash.

The PSA Squash Tour is truly global. Tournaments are staged in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, and North America. Venues range from traditional squash clubs to iconic glass courts built in city centers, malls, and heritage sites.


Tour Finals Qualification:

The PSA Squash Tour Finals bring together eight men and eight women at the end of the season. The reigning World Champions and winners of Diamond-level tournaments qualify automatically, with the remaining places filled through the separate Race to the Finals standings.


Betting Insights:

Squash betting markets typically focus on match winners, game handicaps, total points, and outright tournament winners. Because squash matches involve fast momentum shifts and physical intensity, bettors often consider player fitness, recent form, and head-to-head history.

Draw strength, recent match workload, recovery time, and playing conditions can also influence a matchup. Tournament tier alone is not a reliable guide to the likelihood of an upset or whether an underdog's odds offer value.


Tour Structure Explained:

The PSA introduced its current branding and the Diamond and Copper tiers ahead of the 2024-25 season.

- PSA World Championships: The sport's premier individual world titles.
- PSA Tour Finals: The season-ending event for qualifying men and women.
- PSA Diamond: The highest regular tournament tier, including the British Open and Egyptian Open.
- PSA Platinum: Major tournaments below Diamond level, including the U.S. Open and Qatar Classic.
- PSA Gold: Strong international fields with high ranking points.
- PSA Silver: Mid-tier events often featuring rising players.
- PSA Bronze: World Events below Silver and above Copper.
- PSA Copper: The lowest tier of World Events, above Challenger Events.
- Challenger Events: Development-level tournaments that help players progress toward World Events.

Satellite Events and Federation Events provide additional routes into the professional circuit.


Notable Players:

In recent seasons, stars such as Mostafa Asal, Diego Elias, Paul Coll, Hania El Hammamy, Nouran Gohar, and Nour El Sherbini have dominated the upper rankings and frequently appeared in late-stage tournament rounds. Amina Orfi's 2026 World Championship victory has added another major contender to the women's game.

Four-time World Champion Ali Farag, one of the leading players of the previous generation, retired from professional squash in May 2025.


Future Outlook:

Squash will make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, giving the sport an opportunity to reach new audiences. The PSA Squash Tour's international calendar, streaming coverage, and portable glass courts remain central to bringing professional squash to fans around the world.

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