The tournaments are due to take place at the National Squash Centre and the Manchester Central Convention Complex between December 9 and 17.

The flagship events for both men and women will be held alongside each other.

Following a pre-sale period a number of tickets have already been sold for the semi-finals and finals.

Tickets for the tournament are priced from just £10 ($13/€11.60) and are available to purchase here.

Fans will be vying to see three-time world champion Nick Matthew of England on home soil,

He will be one of the eldest competitors in the men's draw at the age of 37.

However, the English number one is looking forward to returning to Manchester where he won his last world title in 2013.

“I'm thrilled that the World Championship is coming back to Manchester in 2017 and to have the girls competing there this year as well at the same time makes it complete – so it will be a great spectacle for the sport,” said Matthew.

“Winning the title in Manchester in 2013, in front of one of the best crowds and atmospheres I have ever experienced, is one of the most special moments of my career and I'm really excited to be returning.

"Its' testament to the work of Manchester Council, England Squash and the other partners likes AJ Bell that the tournament is coming back to Manchester.

“It will be the last World Championships I get to play in my own country – and maybe the last of my career full stop – so I'll be doing everything I can to try and end it on a high.”