The American BRIDGE Association, Inc.

 
 
Bridge for All Seasons

Where Friendship
Meets Strategy

A community rooted in fellowship, play, and growth — across generations.
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🛍️ ABA Online Store is Now Open
Official ABA merchandise, National event items, Souvenir Journal ads & more.
On-site pick up available for Spring National merchandise in Hanover.
🏆 Spring National (Apr 11–17, 2026) — Hanover, MD
Hotel deadline extended to Sunday, March 16. Rooms are limited—reserve now.
♠ ABA Nationwide Games — Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Game details and previous winners.

🎓 Next Bridge Education Seminar

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 — 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM (Eastern)

Frances Robinson — Certified Bridge Instructor
🎓 Frances Robinson — Certified Bridge Instructor
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Zoom: Meeting ID: 883 4872 4185  |  Passcode: 696093

✈️ 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

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.


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