April 11 – 17, 2026
Making Reservations: A dedicated website is now available for attendees to book their hotel rooms online. Make Your Reservations at the link below.
The ABA Tournament Journey continues — and there’s more ahead: the Northern Section Cleveland Congress of Bridge Clubs, Inc. Grade A in Cleveland, OH Oct 24–26, 2025, the Eastern Section Fall Tournament in Hanover (Oct 27–30), our Honoring Our Vets Sectional in Las Vegas (Nov 10–13), the MLK 2026 Sectional (Jan 17–20), plus newly added Spring (April 11–17, 2026) in Hanover, MD and Summer (August 10–18, 2026) in New Orleans, LA!
🌟 Highlighted rows show newly added tournaments.
Renewal period: October 1 – November 30
It’s time to renew your ABA Membership! National dues are $60 annually, and we’re offering a $5 discount for renewals received by November 30.
Renew online or submit the printable renewal form to remain active for the 2026 membership year.
Prefer to renew through a local club? You may submit membership through an ABA Club if you reside within the club’s jurisdiction (35-mile radius).
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Use reservation code ABAK25C at checkout to receive the ABA rate. Or call 888-402-6278 and mention the code.
✈️ The Runway Is Open
Date: April 11-17, 2026
Location: Live! Casino and Hotel, Hanover, Maryland
Date: August 10-18, 2026
Location: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA
Date: 2027
Location: TBD
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The American Bridge Association, Inc. members are committed to fostering an environment that stimulates competitive duplicate bridge card play while respecting the essential worth of each participant at every level of performance. We are committed to recruiting and retaining members of the ABA through a diverse agenda of educational programs and a comprehensive slate of games. The members of the ABA are also dedicated to encouraging individual members to upgrade their playing skills and perform at maximum potential while providing challenging bridge games in an atmosphere of respect, tolerance, courtesy, kindness, and friendship.
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Effective January 1, 2024, The ABA has grants available up to $250 from the allocation of proceeds from the 11:00am BBO online games.
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