The Egyptian Open is set to return against the backdrop of the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza for the first time since 2022 next month.
The CIB Egyptian Open takes place between Sep 12-19 in the first PSA Squash Tour Diamond-level event of the 2025-26 season. It follows the London Open.
It will be held in front of the famous landmark during the latter stages of the event, with the opening stages of the tournament taking place at Club O West.
Egyptian duo Mostafa Asal and Nour El Sherbini are the defending champions after beating compatriots Ali Farag and Nouran Gohar in last year’s finals. 96 men and women will compete for the title, while total player compensation comes to $712,000 USD and is equal across both the men’s and women’s events.
“The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most iconic and historic venues in squash and has hosted some incredible matches and tournaments since the Al Ahram International took place in front of the landmark in 1996,” said PSA Chief Executive Alex Gough.
“In recent years the CIB Egyptian Open has been a highly-anticipated stop on the PSA calendar and the competition is sure to be fierce as our athletes battle for the first Diamond title of the 2025-26 campaign. Thank you to CIB for their continued support for squash in Egypt.”
iEvents CEO & Founder Amr Mansi said: “Bringing the CIB Egyptian Open back to the Great Pyramid of Giza is a moment of immense pride. When we revived this iconic tournament in 2016 after a decade-long pause, our mission was to restore Egypt’s place at the heart of global squash.
“Today, returning to this breathtaking backdrop after three years marks another milestone in that journey. This tournament reflects iEvents’ continued commitment to elevating squash in Egypt and showcasing it on one of the most iconic stages in the world.”
The CIB Egyptian Open will be preceded by a qualifying competition staged at Club O West between September 8-10.
As well as the on-court action, the Squash United Foundation Squash Summit will also take place during the CIB Egyptian Open. Held between September 13-14 in Cairo, the summit will feature talks from stakeholders across the squash community, who will share insights on the present and future of the sport. Tickets and fan packages are available here.