The USBGF is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual USBGF Online Championship, a freeroll that had a total of 390 players last year! Players will battle it out in a 5-Loss Swiss Format tournament, playing others with the same record until there’s only one remaining! This online tournament is the premier annual event designed to bring together USBGF members from around the world.
- Registration Deadline: February 23rd, 2026 by end of day.
- First Draw: February 24th, 2026 @ 12 PM EST
- Format: 5-Loss Swiss – ensuring play continues over a substantial part of the year. Players will be notified of their matches by email and must schedule play with their opponent at their mutual convenience. There will be a 12-day deadline to complete each round and report the result.
- Entry Fee: FREE for all USBGF members (a true freeroll!)
- Prize Pool: $1,000 prize pool awarded to the top 5 finalists
- Prize Payout: Prizes are awarded as credit to your USBGF account and may be applied at any time towards entry into ABT events, USBGF online events, USBGF membership, or other USBGF purchases
- Consult the tournament’s About tab for full details.
We encourage all backgammon players, from world-class to passionate amateurs, to join us in this exciting online backgammon competition. This championship offers a unique opportunity to test your skills, connect with fellow players, and be part of a great event in the backgammon community.
New to USBGF online tournaments? Learn how to get started here.
We look forward to your participation and wish you the best of luck in the tournament!
