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ABA Spring National Tournament 2026

April 11 – 17, 2026

⏰ HOTEL DEADLINE EXTENDED

Good news, bridge family—our hotel room deadline has been extended! You now have until Sunday, March 16 to reserve your room at the host hotel. Rooms are limited, and once the block is gone, rates/availability can change. Don’t wait—book today and lock it in.

🏆 ABA Tournament Trail — Upcoming Events

The ABA Tournament Journey continues — and there’s more ahead! Join us for the upcoming Spring National (Apr 11–17, 2026) in Hanover, MD, and Summer National (Aug 6–15, 2026) in New Orleans, LA!

🌟 Highlighted rows show newly added tournaments.

Start Date End Date Tournament Type City State
2/13/2026 2/16/2026 🌟 William “Peasy” Johnson Grade “A” Tournament – Aztec DBC Grade A San Diego CA
3/13/2026 3/15/2026 🌟 Houston 2026 MDBU Grade A Grade A Houston TX
4/11/2026 4/17/2026 🌟 Spring ABA National Tournament National Hanover MD
8/06/2026 8/15/2026 🌟 Summer ABA National Tournament National New Orleans LA
2027 2027 🌟 Spring ABA National Tournament TBD    
8/12/2027 8/22/2027 🌟 Summer ABA National Tournament National Sheraton PA

🏆 ABA Tournament Trail — and there’s more ahead!

Join us for the upcoming Spring National (Apr 11–17, 2026) in Hanover, MD. Make your plans now and come be part of the excitement!

⏰ HOTEL DEADLINE EXTENDED — NOW MARCH 16

Our host hotel reservation deadline has been extended to Sunday, March 16. Rooms are limited, and once the block is gone, rates/availability can change. Don’t wait—reserve your room today.

Our Mission

Since 1932

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.

Promoting, protecting, and advocating the spirit of goodwill and positive interaction with local communities is a continuous goal. We recognize that our efforts are ongoing and pledge our commitment to creating the optimum settings for the play of Duplicate Bridge.

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THE ABA SMALL GRANT

NEW APPLICATION READY!

Effective January 1, 2024, The ABA has grants available up to $250 from the allocation of proceeds from the 11:00am BBO online games.

Bridge Education

Elevate your Bridge skills with our comprehensive education resources! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, our Bridge Education Seminars are designed to enhance your knowledge and strategies.

✈️ The Runway Is Open

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming National Tournaments 2025–2027

Spring National Tournament

Date: April 11–17, 2026

Location: Live! Casino and Hotel, Hanover, Maryland

Summer National Tournament

Date: August 06–15, 2026

Location: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA

Summer National Tournament

Date: August 12–22, 2027

Location: Sheraton Downtown Philadelphia, PA

Spring National Tournament

Date: 2027

Location: TBD


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