Show Your Support for Team USA
Our Mission
In coordination with the USBGF, the US National Backgammon Team Committee is coordinating an effort to showcase the very best of the U.S. Backgammon Federation on the world stage during the August 2026 WBGF World Team Championships in London.
The Event: WBGF World Team Championships
- When: August 24-26, 2026
- Where: London, England
- Official Information
- Further details on the team structure, schedule, and event specifics will be posted here as they become available.
Support the US National Team
We are committed to assembling the very best of US backgammon talent, and we are running fundraisers to reward or donors. Donations are exclusively used for the essential costs like travel, accommodations, registration fees, and team expenses. Every contribution ensures our team can focus on the board, and not the budget.
Fundraising Goal is $25,000
Dilly Builder
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A thank you mention by name on our official "Supporter Roll" on our website.
Double Tiger
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A thank you mention by name on our official on the Team Results and PrimeTime Magazine.
Prime
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All the rewards of Double Tiger, plus a 90 minute lesson with your choice of world class champions, Frank Frigo, Petko Kostadinov or Roberto Litzenberger.
Coup Classique
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Logo placement on USA YouTube stream, prominent website placement on results page, dedicated social media post and email blast to our USBGF members, plus all benefits in the Prime tier.
Participate in our Online Tournament Fundraisers
The USBGF is hosting several online tournaments to raise funds towards the team travel to London, England for the WBGF World Team Championships.
How to Become Part of the US Teams
The US National Backgammon Team application window is currently closed. But you can learn about the process for 2027.
National Team Selection Process: To review the full requirements, selection methodology, and eligibility rules, please visit our National Team Criteria Page.
Women’s National Team Selection Process: To review the full requirements, selection methodology, and eligibility rules, please visit our Women’s National Team Criteria Page.
Deadline for Submission of Interest: All interested, eligible players must submit their formal expression of interest by December 31, 2025.
Bid Extensions: Formal invitations (“bids”) will be extended to the selected team members in April 2026.
Sponsorship Note:Â Any potential team sponsorship funding will be finalized and disclosed to the selected players at the time the final bids are extended in April 2026.
Current National Team Qualifier Rankings
Updated March 11, 2026
The National Team will be selected based on the very best PR over their 100 most consecutive BMAB qualifying events. The current standings are below, and will be updated asap after each BMAB event.
| First Name | Last Name | BMAB Title | Best 100 EP PR | Experience |
| Gerry | Tansey | GM0 | 2.39 | 407 |
| Petko | Kostadinov | GM2 | 2.75 | 840 |
| Dmitriy | Obhukov | GM2 | 3.04 | 230 |
| Steve | Sax | GM2 | 3.17 | 635 |
| John | O’Hagan | GM2 | 3.19 | 751 |
| Joe | Urso | GM3 | 3.41 | 647 |
| Dana | Nazarian | GM2 | 3.46 | 244 |
| Rory | Pascar | G3 | 3.66 | 311 |
| Thomas | Keisler | GM3 | 3.66 | 210 |
| Frank | Frigo | GM3 | 3.69 | 330 |
| Joe | Russell | GM3 | 3.73 | 356 |
| Roberto | Litzenberger | M1 | 4.02 | 538 |
| Frank | Talbot | M1 | 4.06 | 235 |
| John | Klein | GM3 | 4.27 | 110 |
| Matt | Reklaitis | M2 | 4.23 | 232 |
| Alan | Steffen | M1 | 4.54 | 172 |
| Paul | Swain | M2 | 5.07 | 182 |
| Karen | Davis | M2 | 5.1 | 441 |
| Kent | Goulding | M1 | 4.57 | 190 |
| Mark | Ferrin | M2 | 5.55 | 187 |
| Al | Hodis | M2 | 5.98 | 139 |
Updated February 2nd, 2026
The Women’s Team has been selected based on the PR as well. Please welcome your Team USA Women!
