Welcome to the 1st annual Music City Backgammon Tournament hosted in beautiful, exciting Nashville, Tennessee!

Website: https://musiccitybackgammon.com/

Hotel: http://www.holidayinn.com/nashvillearpt

Director: Rory Pascar, rory@chicagoopenbg.com

Tuesday, September 22^nd, 2026

No trip to Nashville is complete without experiencing the legendary Grand Ole Opry—the show that made Music City famous. Join fellow players for an unforgettable evening of world-class country music, rich history, and iconic performances at one of America’s most celebrated entertainment venues.

Whether you’re a lifelong country music fan or visiting the Opry for the very first time, this optional group outing is the perfect way to experience the heart and soul of Nashville while connecting with fellow backgammon players outside the tournament room.

Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot when registering for the Music City

Backgammon Open.

4:30 PM – Optional Dinner Out

7:00 PM – Grand Ole Opry Show – 15 Tickets Available. ACT FAST TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!!

Register for the Grand Ole Opry Event Here

Wednesday, September 23^rd, 2026

11:00 AM – Registration Opens for Players Cup (BMAB)

12:00 PM – Players Cup (BMAB) begins (5 Rounds to be Played Wednesday; 4 random rounds before dinner break and one final round after dinner (6-7:30 PM))

6:15 PM Nashville Backgammon Association Weekly Tournament at The Lost Paddy

6:30 PM Dinner Break (Time is tentative, depending on how long it takes to complete first four rounds)

9:00 PM Players Cup (BMAB) Final Round

Thursday, September 24^th, 2026

10:00 AM – Registration Opens for All Events

11:00 AM – The Ryman Master’s Jackpot Qualifier

11:15 AM – Music Row Limited Jackpot Start Time #1

11:15 AM – Grand Ole Opry Intermediate Jackpot Start Time #1

1:00 PM – The One-Hit Wonder DMP Begins

1:00 PM – The Going Platinum 5 Pt Blitzes Begin

1:30 PM – Juniors vs Seniors Begins

1:30 PM – Backstage Pass SpeedGammon Begins

3:00 PM – The Bachelorette Party Women’s Event Begins

3:00 PM – The Ryman Master’s Jackpot Start Time #1

3:15 PM – Music Row Limited Jackpot Start Time #2

3:15 PM – Grand Ole Gammon Intermediate Jackpot Start Time #2

7:00 PM – The Ryman Master’s Jackpot Start Time #2

7:15 PM – Music Row Limited Jackpot Start Time #3

7:15 PM – Grand Ole Gammon Intermediate Jackpot Start Time #3

8:30 PM – Zavoral Board Tournament Begins

11:00 PM – No More Matches Begin

Friday, September 25^th, 2026

10:00 AM – Registration Continues

11:00 AM – Twin Fiddles Doubles Tournament Begins (first 3 rounds will be played)

11:00 AM – The Ryman Master’s Jackpot Start Time #3

11:15 AM – Music Row Limited Jackpot Start Time #4

11:15 AM – Grand Ole Gammon Intermediate Jackpot Start Time #4

5:00 PM – Dinner Break

8:00 PM – Round 3 of All Jackpots Begin

8:00 PM – All Side Events Continue

11:30 PM – No More Matches Begin

11:30 PM – Registration Closes for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions – FEES DUE

Saturday, September 26^th, 2026

10:00 AM – Welcome Announcements

MUSIC CITY OPEN ABT MAIN TOURNAMENT BEGINS

12:00 PM – Round 1 for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions

12:30 PM – Novice Division Begins

2:15 PM – Round 2 for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions

4:30 PM – Round 3 for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions

6:30 PM – Dinner Break

8:30 PM – Round 4 for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions

10:30 PM – Round 5 for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions

10:30 PM – All Side Events Continue

Sunday, September 27^th, 2026

10:00 AM – Round 6 for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions

10:00 AM – All Side Events Continue

12:00 PM – Play Continues Novice Division

12:00 PM – Round 7 for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions

2:00 PM – Round 8 for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions

3:00 PM – Music City Hangover After Tournament Begins

4:00 PM – Round 9 for ABT Open and Intermediate Divisions