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! Join us for the MLK 2026 Sectional (Jan 17–20), plus the upcoming Spring National (Apr 11–17, 2026) in Hanover, MD, and Summer National (Aug 10–18, 2026) in New Orleans, LA!
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Play in a nationally rated game, compete across your strata, and celebrate the greatest card game of all.
The ABA, Inc. Nationwide Game provides bridge players with an opportunity to win National or Sectional masterpoints. All ABA rules and procedures apply.
This is a stratified event, with players ranked in their pre-defined strata:
Mark your calendar and plan to play on Friday, December 12, 2025.
Participating Units may sponsor the Nationwide Game. Email Annetta Wallace for additional information.
✈️ 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.
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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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.
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