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April 25:  Women's World Open Squash Championship

3/29/2016

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What: The PSA Women's World Championship

Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

When: April 25 - 30, 2016

More: 32 players will compete, led by England's Laura Massaro, world # 1

Fun Fact: The Championship was originally scheduled for December 2015, but cancelled due to 'security fears'.

​​Official: https://psaworldtour.com/tournaments
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December 14:  Women's World Open Squash Championship

11/26/2015

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What: The PSA Women's World Championship 2015 

Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

When: December 14 - 18, 2015

More: The top 16 ranked players participate in the annual tournament. Malaysia's Nicol David is the defending champion and the #2 seed entering this year's. Her final opponent from 2014, Egypt's Raneem el Weleily is the top seed for 2015.

Fun Fact: A total of $185,000 in prize money is at stake ($28,900 for the winner)

​Official: https://psaworldtour.com/tournaments
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December 12:  Men's World Squash Team Championship

11/26/2015

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What: The WSF Men's World Squash Team Championship

Where: Cairo, Egypt

When: December 12 - 18, 2015

Competing: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, England, France, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United States

More: The event has been held every two years since 1967. England is the defending champion from 2013, defeating Egypt in the final in Mulhouse, France.

Fun Fact: Kuwait and Qatar are making their debuts. Australia has won the Championship eight times, the last in 2003.

Official: http://wsfmensteams.com
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November 15:  Men's World Squash Championship

10/30/2015

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What: The 2015 PSA Men's World Squash Championship

Where: Bellevue, Washington USA

When: November 15 - 22, 2015

More: First held in 1976, 2015 marks the 37th version of the Championship for men. Egypt's Mohamed El Shorbagy enters as the top seed and defending champion.

Fun Fact: A total of $325,000 in prize money is at stake ($48,000 for the winner).

​​Official: www.worldsquashchamps2015.com
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December 01:  Women's World Team Squash Championship

11/7/2014

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What: The 2014 Women's World Team Squash Championship

Where: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

When: December 01 - 06, 2014

Competing: Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, United States

More: Egypt is the defending champion entering this year's event, after winning their second title (2008, 2010). This competition is held every two years, as opposed to the annual individual championships.

Fun Fact: The first official world team championship was in 1979, when Great Britain (the only time GBR competed as opposed to the individual home countries) won.

Official: http://www.wsfwomensteams.com
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