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The eBridge Cup is an international online bridge competition co-organized by BBO (Bridge Base Online) and Funbridge, officially recognized by the World Bridge Federation (WBF).
It is open to all players worldwide regardless of country or federation membership, and features a three-stage format: Qualifiers, Semi-Finals, and Live Finals in Katowice, Poland.
2026 is the 2nd edition of the eBridge Cup. The 2025 edition attracted nearly 10,000 players from around the world.
The eBridge Cup is co-organized by BBO and Funbridge in cooperation with the World Bridge Federation. It is the first major international bridge competition played simultaneously on two different platforms.
🌐 WBF Official RecognitionThe Finals (both Open and Challenger) are completely free to enter for qualified players.
During the Qualifiers and Semi-Finals, each tournament costs 40 Diamonds or 2.5 BB$ (Open path) or 35 Diamonds or 2.25 BB$ (Challenger path) — the standard entry fee on each platform.
✅ Finals are free for qualifiersThe inaugural 2025 edition attracted nearly 10,000 players from across the world, making it one of the largest online bridge competitions ever organized. In 2026, we expect even more players thanks to the live finals in Katowice.
The full rulebook is available on ebridgecup.com/rules. The competition uses standard WBF Laws of Duplicate Bridge. Any questions about specific rulings during play should be directed to the Official Director via the in-game support.
The eBridge Cup is officially recognized by the World Bridge Federation. WBF and ACBL masterpoints are awarded. Participating federations also award their own masterpoints — check with your national federation for details.
🏅 WBF · ACBL masterpoints awardedThe full Conditions of Contest for the eBridge Cup 2026 are available on the Conditions of Contest page. They cover:
By participating in any eBridge Cup tournament, you accept these conditions in full.
The eBridge Cup applies strict fair play rules. Players may not use multiple accounts, have someone else play on their behalf, communicate in real time, or share information about deals or results before a session is complete.
Both platforms use detection systems to identify suspicious activity, including multiple accounts and unusual connection patterns. The organizers may disqualify any player if there is evidence of misuse or a breach of the rules.
An independent Ethics Committee also oversees fair play matters and makes final decisions on any violations.
⚖️ Fair play enforcedThe eBridge Cup is open to all players worldwide, regardless of country, federation membership, or level. You only need an account on BBO or Funbridge (or both).
There is no minimum level, ranking, or masterpoint requirement to enter the Qualifiers.
No — you only need an account on one platform to participate in the Qualifiers and Semi-Finals.
However, to compete in the Open Finals, qualified players must be able to play on both BBO and Funbridge during the final phase. We recommend creating a free account on both platforms early.
Yes! Playing on both platforms gives you access to more sessions and therefore more chances to post strong results. All results from BBO and Funbridge are merged into a single unified leaderboard.
Remember: only your best 10 results count toward your final ranking, regardless of which platform they were played on.
Players must be at least 18 years old to register on BBO or Funbridge and participate in the eBridge Cup.
The eBridge Cup is an individual competition. You will play with AI partners throughout the competition. On BBO you will play with GIB and on Funbridge with Argine.
During May 2026, 124 qualifying tournaments of 12 deals each are available on BBO and Funbridge. You can play as many as you like.
Your final ranking is based on your best 10 results. Players who achieve ≥ 55% MP advance to the Open Semi-Finals. Players below 55% advance to the Challenger Semi-Finals.
At each stage, the system automatically selects your 10 highest matchpoint percentages from all sessions you have played. These 10 scores are averaged to produce your final ranking score.
This means you should play as many sessions as possible to maximize your chances — each new session is an opportunity to replace a weaker score in your top 10.
Open path is for players who score ≥ 55% MP during the Qualifiers. Open finalists play live in Katowice (top 50) or online simultaneously (top 150), competing for up to $10,000.
Challenger path is for players who score < 55% MP. Challenger finalists play fully online in late July. The top 2 Challenger finalists earn an invitation to join the live Open Finals in Katowice.
The top 125 players from BBO and the top 75 players from Funbridge from the Semi-Finals qualify for the finals, giving a total of 200 finalists per path.
No problem — you can miss sessions without penalty. Since only your best 10 results count, missing a session simply means you have fewer opportunities to replace a weaker score. There is no penalty for not playing.
Your path is determined by your qualifying score. If your best 10 results average ≥ 55%, you qualify for the Open path. Below 55%, you go to the Challenger path — the assignment is automatic, with no manual selection.
That said, top performers in the Challenger Finals can still reach the Open stage:
On BBO, go to the Club & Tournament section and look for tournaments tagged "eBridge Cup 2026". No additional sign-up is required — just join with your regular BBO account.
Tournaments are available throughout the qualifying period at various times of day to accommodate players from all time zones.
On Funbridge (app or website), look for eBridge Cup special events in the tournaments section. They are clearly labeled and accessible from the main lobby.
If you experience a technical issue mid-session, contact the platform's live support immediately:
Disconnections due to internet issues are handled according to WBF online rules. The session result may be adjusted at the director's discretion.
Yes — both BBO and Funbridge have mobile apps compatible with smartphones and tablets. However, for the finals, we recommend using a desktop or laptop for a better experience and to avoid any technical issues.
The total prize pool for the eBridge Cup 2026 is $30,000, distributed as follows:
Prize money is transferred within 30 days of the event. Winners will be contacted by email to provide payment details. Prizes are paid in USD via bank transfer or other methods agreed upon with the organizers.
During the Qualifiers and Semi-Finals, players earn platform rewards per tournament:
Additionally, a free 3-month Bridgerama+ subscription is awarded to all participants who play at least 2 tourneys.
WBF masterpoints are awarded to all finalists and prize winners. ACBL masterpoints are also awarded. Participating national federations may award additional points — check with your federation for details.
Platform-specific points (BXP on BBO and BP on Funbridge) are awarded after every session throughout the entire competition.
🏅 WBF · ACBL masterpointsPrize winners are responsible for declaring and paying any applicable taxes in their country of residence. The organizers will provide a prize payment certificate upon request.
The live finals take place at the International Congress Centre (ICC) in Katowice, Poland — the same venue as the World Bridge Series 2026 (August 18–30).
Address: Plac Sławika i Antalla 1, 40-163 Katowice, Poland
The top 30 players from BBO and the top 20 players from Funbridge from the Open Semi-Finals earn a spot to play live in Katowice, for a total of 50 live finalists. The remaining qualified Open finalists (up to 150) play online simultaneously.
Additionally, the top 2 Challenger finalists (July 25–26) receive a special invitation to join the live event, bringing the total to 52 live players.
Travel and accommodation costs are not covered by the organizers. However, we have negotiated special rates at partner hotels near the ICC for eBridge Cup finalists.
Contact [email protected] for hotel booking assistance and discount codes.
Yes! Online finalists and any bridge enthusiast are welcome to attend the World Bridge Series and watch the eBridge Cup live finals as spectators. More information about spectator access will be published on the WBS 2026 website closer to the event.
Yes! The prize ceremony and key moments of the live finals will be streamed on the eBridge Cup website, YouTube channel, and social media. Live scores and board-by-board results will also be available in real-time on the Finals page.