Digital Drive: Universal Studios Lot to Host LA28 Olympic Squash Venue

Universal Studios Lot to Host LA28 Olympic Squash Venue

World Squash, US Squash and the Professional Squash Association (PSA) are delighted to announce that the Universal Studios Lot in Los Angeles, CA, has been designated as squash’s venue for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28).

“For squash in the United States, there could not be a more ideal location for our sport’s Olympic debut than in Los Angeles and at Universal Studios," said Kevin Klipstein, US Squash President & CEO. "We are immensely grateful to LA28 and Comcast NBCUniversal for partnering to present squash during the Olympics in such spectacular Hollywood fashion.”

Watch: NBC4 Reports From Olympic Squash Site

The announcement of eighteen LA28 Olympic venues sparked widespread excitement throughout the LA and international community. Squash's venue at the Universal Studios Lot featured prominantly in NBC4 LA's coverage. "It's like a little piece of my childhood with all the movies I've watched here," said LA28 Chief Athlete Officer and Olympic swimming gold medalist Janet Evans. "Squash is played in glass boxes. So, we're just going to set up a glass box."

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Support the Drive to LA28 Campaign and Attend the U.S. Championships This June

The nation’s top squash players are set to compete in the 2025 U.S. Women’s and S.L. Green U.S. Men’s Championships, June 16-20, at the Specter Center in Philadelphia. The Drive to LA28 Campaign Launch Event and Reception, featuring U.S. Olympic & Paralympic athletes, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation and Team USA Squash will be held on Thursday, June 19th at the Specter Center. Tickets and more information are now available here.

US Squash Announces 2025 World Junior Championships Squad

US Squash has announced the twelve young men and women set to represent Team USA at the 2025 WSF World Junior Squash Championships, July 21-August 1, at the Black Ball Sporting Club in New Cairo, Egypt.

Submit Your Graduating Senior Reflection

In an effort to recognize and honor all graduating seniors for their participation in squash over the years, US Squash is asking graduating seniors to share reflections about their junior squash career. We would love to include your voice on our website and social media as you move onto your next chapter in life and your journey in squash.

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Monaghan, Chin and Patrick Bedore Repeat Masters Titles

The 2025 U.S. Men’s Masters Championships saw Ned Monaghan, Richard Chin and Patrick Bedore claim back-to-back titles, while Richard Millman and Don Sheer returned to the top of the podium Sunday, April 13, at the Arlen Specter Center in Philadelphia.

Spahrs Win First Parent-Child Doubles Title in Nine Years; Manions Claim First

Chris & Carson Spahr won their first Parent-Child Doubles title together since 2016 in the Father-Son Open division, while F. Stafford & Ford Manion earned the first Parent-Child title in the Century division, April 13, at the Specter Center.

Navani and Spizzirri Secure PSA World Championships Spot via U.S. Qualifiers

Nineteen-year-old Stanford freshman Riya Navani and 23-year-old Penn senior Nick Spizzirri secured their spot in the 2025 PSA World Championships, to be held May 9-17 in Chicago, by winning the U.S. qualifiers Sunday, April 20, at Specter Center.

Chicago Set to Host $1.3 Million PSA World Championships May 9-17

The PSA World Championships presented by the Walter Family return to Chicago with a record-setting prize purse of $1.3 million and the top-ranked squash players vying for the title of world champion. Tickets are still available to witness history in the windy city on worldsquashchamps.com.

Squash Player Magazine: Nick Taylor's Rise to Ganek Family US Squash Head National Coach

After years of grassroots work on the tiny Channel Island of Jersey, followed by a successful transition to creating his first Academy in the U.S., Taylor has taken on his biggest challenge yet: leading the US national squash team, arguably the most ambitious squash program in the world, as it gears up for the sport’s Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Weaver Reaches Fifth Consecutive PSA Platinum Event in El Gouna

World No. 4 Olivia Weaver reached her fifth consecutive PSA Platinum semifinal with a run to the El Gouna last four, April 12-17, in Egypt.

NSL Season Set for Opening Weekend at Specter Center and Atlanta Community Squash

The second National Squash League season is set to open with two matches this weekend. Tonight at the Specter Center, the Philadelphia Lightning host inaugural NSL champions New York Knights at 6:30pm ET. Attention shifts to Atlanta Saturday where the Nashville Crushers take on the Atlanta Tornadoes. Watch both matches live on the NSL Youtube Channel.

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SDA Women Close out the Season in LA

The LocalWorld Open, presented by Northwestern Mutual and The Calvert Family, returns to the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles for the final women’s event of the 2024-25 season. With a $20,000 purse, the tournament continues its tradition as a cornerstone of the women's SDA calendar.

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Callis Caps Comeback with R&TC Open Victory

Top seeds Sam Khalifa and Chris Callis captured the title in a gripping five-game final over second seeds Zac Alexander and Jim Bamber in a match filled with dramatic swings and top-tier shot-making. The victory was especially poignant for Chris Callis, who returned to action after missing key events earlier in the season while undergoing treatment for testicular cancer.

US Squash Coach Certification Opportunities

Whether you are considering coaching for the first time or have made a career of teaching squash, develop your skills through US Squash Coach Certification courses. Learn about upcoming opportunities to participate in courses held around the country. Learn more and see the full schedule of courses.

Views From the Arlen Specter US Squash Center

Embodying the notion that squash is a sport for life, fifteen players from ten different states competed for the 80+ Masters national title. Connecticut's Ned Monaghan (R) won the title and Utah's Norbert Kornyei (L) placed second.