ABOUT THE EVENT

Witness the nation's top players compete in the 2026 American Cup, with daily tickets just $25 ($10 for STLCC annual members) including playing hall access and a viewing area with light refreshments. Commemorate the event with a customized vinyl board or a tournament branded item. Secure your limited, standing-room-only ticket now for this premier chess event!


SELECT THE DATES YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND*

  • DAY 1 TICKET | Tuesday, March 3

    Match 1-4 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • DAY 2 TICKET | Wednesday, March 4

    Match 1-4 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 1-4 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • DAY 3 TICKET | Thursday, March 5

    Match 7-8 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 5-6 Game 1 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 5-6 Game 2 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 5-6 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Elimination Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • DAY 4 TICKET | Friday, March 6

    Match 7-8 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 7-8 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • DAY 5 TICKET | Saturday, March 7

    Match 11 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 9-10 Game 1 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 9-10 Game 2 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 9-10 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Elimination Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • DAY 6 TICKET | Sunday, March 8

    Match 11 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 11 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)
    Match 12 Game 1 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 12 Game 2 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 12 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Elimination Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • DAY 7 TICKET | Monday, March 9

    Match 13 Game 1 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 13 Game 2 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 13 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Elimination Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • DAY 8 TICKET | Tuesday, March 10

    Match 14 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • DAY 9 TICKET | Wednesday, March 11

    Match 14 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 14 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • DAY 10 TICKET | Thursday, March 12

    Only if elimination bracket is needed, Rapid Grand Finals

    Match 15 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 15 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 15 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Rapid Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

    Price $25.00

  • Tuesday, March 3

    -Match 1-4 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)
    12:00 PM Daily

    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

  • Match 1-4 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 1-4 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)

    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

  • Match 7-8 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 5-6 Game 1 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 5-6 Game 2 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 5-6 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Elimination Bracket)
    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical & Rapid Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

  • Match 7-8 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 7-8 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)
    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

  • Match 11 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 9-10 Game 1 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 9-10 Game 2 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 9-10 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Elimination Bracket)
    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical & Rapid Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

  • Match 11 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 11 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)
    Match 12 Game 1 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 12 Game 2 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 12 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Elimination Bracket)
    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical & Rapid Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

  • Match 13 Game 1 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 13 Game 2 (Elimination Bracket)
    Match 13 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Elimination Bracket)
    12:00 PM Daily
    Rapid Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

  • Match 14 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)
    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

  • Match 14 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 14 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)
    12:00 PM Daily
    Classical Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

  • Only if elimination bracket is needed, Rapid Grand Finals
    Match 15 Game 1 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 15 Game 2 (Champions Bracket)
    Match 15 Blitz Playoff if necessary (Champions Bracket)
    12:00 PM Daily
    Rapid Chess | Both Fields | Playing Hall Access

COMMEMORATIVE EVENT MERCHANDISE

Commemorate this historic match with exclusive 2026 American Cup merchandise. Choose from custom tournament boards and official apparel to take home a piece of this legendary encounter.

SELECT YOUR KEEPSAKE:

  • CUSTOMIZED TOURNAMENT VINYL BOARD

    $20.00 ea.

  • CUSTOMIZED TOURNAMENT VINYL BOARD

    $20.00 ea.

Please Note: Cash is not accepted for purchases of items to be signed at the Saint Louis Chess Club. Credit/debit cards and electronic payment methods only. Thank you for your understanding.

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