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Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
Your next great
board game experience starts here
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events: The World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC.
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Juniors
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Schedule in spreadsheet format is now available on the Schedule Spreadsheet page.
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Memberships that include WBC admission closes on June 15, 2026. After June 15, Registration is only available on-site at the WBC Registration Desk.
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New events are starting year-round. Football Strategy is due to get started Fall 2026
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World Boardgaming Championships 2026
We bring together competitive gamers from across the country for one of the hobby's premier events — the World Boardgaming Championships (WBC). Whether you're a seasoned champion or attending your first tournament, there's a place for you at WBC,
- Over 150 different gaming tournaments including: Ticket to Ride, Ark Nova, For the People, and Can't Stop
- Compete for lifetime laurels and event plaques for top competitors
- 10,000 square feet of Open Gaming with a library of 500+ games available for play
150+ Board Games
Tournaments to play
9 days
of non-stop Gaming
Juniors Tournaments
For Family friendly Experience
Online Tournaments
Keep the competitive spirit alive year-round with online and play-by-email (PBEM) tournaments. Join our asynchronous online tournaments to compete with players globally from home.
- Year-round asynchronous competitive gaming
- Open to all current BPA members
- Dozens of classic and modern boardgame events
24/7 GLOBAL
ASYNCHRONOUS PLAY
16+ ONLINE
ACTIVE TOURNAMENTS
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Online Gaming Tournaments
BPA Membership allows participation in year-round Online Events that start in the year of your membership. For upcoming events, click on the box art to be directed to the Gamemasters (GM) Tournament Page. For Completed Tournaments, click on the box art to see the Event Report for the tournament.
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BPA Membership
Join the Legacy of Great Play
Become part of a board gaming community where competition has meaning, tradition is honored, and every generation is welcomed to the table.
Membership at the General Level and higher include admission to the World Boardgaming Championships (WBC).
- Annual World Boardgaming Championships
- Discounted membership for Juniors & Teens
- Participation in PBEM online tournament
- Vote for trial events
