Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Global Chess League Season 3 Launches in Mumbai
The Global Chess League (GCL) is starting its third season in Mumbai, India.
To celebrate, they have turned the city into a giant chessboard with over 1,000 purple-and-white taxis, buses, and autos.
The main event will be held at the Royal Opera House from December 13 to 24.
Fans can buy tickets through the official partner, District, and choose from different seating options.
The league features top chess players from around the world, including legends and rising stars.
The GCL is the world's only mixed-team chess league, and this season promises to be exciting with six teams competing.
The Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3 is launching in Mumbai with a citywide chessboard initiative featuring over 1,000 chess-themed taxis, buses, and autos.
The main event will be held at the Royal Opera House from December 13 to 24, with tickets available through the official partner, District.
Notable players such as Gukesh D, Viswanathan Anand, and Fabiano Caruana will be participating in the league.
The GCL features six teams, including the Triveni Continental Kings and the upGrad Mumba Masters, competing in the world's only mixed-team chess league.
Ticket prices range from INR 499 to INR 1299 and above, offering various seating options for fans.
- Who
- Global Chess League (GCL), Tech Mahindra, FIDE, and notable chess players
- What
- Launch of GCL Season 3 with chess-themed taxis and autos in Mumbai
- When
- December 13 to 24
- Where
- Mumbai, India, primarily at the Royal Opera House
- Why
- To promote the GCL Season 3 and create a citywide chessboard experience
- Event
- Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3
- Organizers
- Tech Mahindra and FIDE
- Venue
- Royal Opera House, Mumbai
- Dates
- December 13 to 24
- Ticketing Partner
- District
- Ticket Prices
- INR 499 to INR 1299 and above
- Participating Teams
- 6 teams including Triveni Continental Kings, PBG Alaskan Knights, Ganges Grandmasters, Alpine SG Pipers, Fyers American Gambits, and upGrad Mumba Masters
- Notable Players
- Gukesh D, Viswanathan Anand, R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, Hou Yifan, Zhu Jiner, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave