Overview
- The Alexandra Palace partnership is confirmed through at least 2031, securing the tournament's London home.
- The 2025/26 championship beginning on 11 December will be the final edition staged in the West Hall.
- Total attendance is projected to rise to about 180,000, adding more than 70,000 seats across the event.
- The field expands to 128 players with a £5 million prize fund, including £1 million for the winner.
- With the extension in place, reports indicate talk of staging the championship in Saudi Arabia is off the table for now.