• 2026 World Bridge Series

    Katowice, August 20 – September 3, 2026

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    MCK International Congress Centre Katowice
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    Katowice, August 20 – September 3, 2026

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  • 2026 World Bridge Series

    Katowice, August 20 – September 3, 2026

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    Katowice, August 20 – September 3, 2026

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2026 Word Bridge Series – Katowice

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Information

Die 17. World Bridge Series findet vom 20. August bis 3. September im MCK International Congress Center in Katowice statt.

Katowice wird 2026 die Brückenhauptstadt der Welt sein!

We are delighted to announce that the 17th World Bridge Series will take place in Poland. From 20 August to 3 September 2026, the MCK – International Congress Centre in Katowice will host the world’s finest bridge players.
This prestigious event, organised by the World Bridge Federation (WBF) in cooperation with the Polish Bridge Union, is open to players from every corner of the world, regardless of their level of play. We invite you to compete together in the heart of a modern region, where tradition meets the future.

Ort und Datum

  • 20 August – 3 September 2026
  • MCK – International Congress Centre in Katowice
  • Sławika i Antalla Square 1, 40-163 Katowice Poland

Regeln und praktische Informationen

Wettbewerbsprogramm

The 17th World Bridge Series in Katowice will feature a comprehensive range of events, ensuring that every player has the opportunity to compete throughout the entire festival.

Main Championship Events

World Championship Titles (Open, Women, Seniors, and Mixed):

  • August 20 – 26: Mixed Teams & Pairs; Senior Teams & Pairs
  • August 27 – September 3: Open Teams & Pairs; Women’s Teams & Pairs
Weitere Turniere & Side Events

Das besondere Format der 17. World Bridge Series has been designed to provide participants with maximum high-level play. Regardless of your results in the main championships, every player can continue competing until the very end of the festival.

Garantierte Spielteilnahme: Das „Drop-in“-System zum Swiss Cup

Dies ist ein entscheidender Mechanismus für Teilnehmer der Team-Wettbewerbe. Paare aus Teams, die sich nicht für die K.o.-Phase qualifizieren oder in den frühen K.o.-Runden ausscheiden, müssen die Meisterschaften nicht beenden. Stattdessen können sie nahtlos in die prestigeträchtigen Swiss Pairs Turniere „droppen“:

  • Mixed / Senior Swiss Cup (22. – 24. August): Für Spieler, die ihre Qualifikation in den Mixed- oder Senioren-Teams abschließen.
  • Open / Women Swiss Cup (29. – 31. August): Für Spieler, die ihre Qualifikation in den Open- lub Damen-Teams abschließen.

Dieses System stellt sicher, dass die sportliche Spannung ohne Unterbrechung anhält, und bietet den Spielern die Chance, Trophäen in einem neuen Format zu gewinnen.

Board-A-Match (BAM) Teams

Für Fans der Team-Strategie haben wir zwei separate Turniere im spektakulären BAM-Format vorbereitet (gewertet als Sieg/Unentschieden/Niederlage an jedem Board).

  • Mixed / Seniors BAM: 25. – 26. August
  • Open / Women BAM: 1. – 3. September (Die Finals finden zeitgleich mit den Hauptrunden-Finals statt).
Das große Finale: President’s Cup
  • Datum: 3. September 2026 (Der letzte Tag der Meisterschaften).
  • Kategorien: Open- und Damen-Paare
  • Teilnahme: Ein offenes Paarturnier, das traditionell die gesamte Veranstaltung krönt. Es ist die perfekte Gelegenheit für alle in Kattowitz verbleibenden Spieler, am großen Finale teilzunehmen und am Tag der Abschlusszeremonie um den President’s Cup zu spielen.

Spielplan

8 Meisterschaften & Rahmenveranstaltungen

Ein detaillierter Zeitplan ist auf der WBF-Website verfügbar [LINK ZUM VOLLSTÄNDIGEN ZEITPLAN].

TAG Mixed Senioren
TAG 1
20.08 Donnerstag
MIXED TEAMS Qualification Swiss
Senior Teams Qualification Swiss
TAG 2
21.08 Freitag
WBF Meeting of Congress
MIXED TEAMS Qualification Swiss
Senior Teams Qualification Swiss
TAG 3
22.08 Samstag
MIXED TEAMS Round of 32
MIXED PAIRS Qualification
Senior SWISS CUP Qualification
SENIOR PAIRS QUALIFICATION
TAG 4
23.08 Sonntag
MIXED TEAMS Round of 16
MIXED PAIRS Qualification
MIXED SWISS CUP Qualification
Senior Teams Qualification
SENIOR PAIRS QUALIFICATION
Senior SWISS CUP Qualification
TAG 5
24.08 Montag
Nebenveranstaltung First Week BAM
MIXED TEAMS Quarterfinals
MIXED SWISS CUP Semifinal
MIXED PAIRS Semifinals A & B
Senior Teams Semi Finals
SENIOR PAIRS Semifinals A & B
Senior SWISS CUP Semifinal
TAG 6
25.08 Dienstag
Nebenveranstaltung First Week BAM - Semifinals A & B
MIXED TEAMS Semifinals
MIXED SWISS CUP Semifinal
MIXED PAIRS Semifinals A & B
Senior Teams Semi Final
SENIOR PAIRS Semifinals A & B
Senior SWISS CUP Semifinal
TAG 7
26.08 Mittwoch
Nebenveranstaltung First Week BAM - Final A & B
MIXED TEAMS Final
MIXED SWISS CUP Final
MIXED PAIRS Finals A & B
Senior Teams Semifinals
Senior SWISS CUP Final
SENIOR PAIRS Finals A & B
Damen Open
TAG 8
27.08 Donnerstag
Women's Teams Qualification
OPEN TEAMS Qualification Swiss
TAG 9
28.08 Freitag
Women's Teams Qualification
OPEN TEAMS Qualification Swiss
TAG 10
29.08 Samstag
Women's Teams Qualification
Women SWISS Cup Qualification
OPEN TEAMS Round of 64
OPEN SWISS Cup Qualification
OPEN PAIRS Qualification
TAG 11
30.08 Sonntag
Women's Teams Qualification
Women SWISS Cup Qualification
WOMEN'S PAIRS Qualification
OPEN TEAMS Round of 32
OPEN PAIRS Qualification
OPEN SWISS Cup Qualification
TAG 12
31.08 Montag
Nebenveranstaltung Second Week BAM Qualification
Women's Teams Semifinals
WOMEN'S PAIRS Semifinals A & B
Women SWISS Cup Semifinal
OPEN TEAMS Round of 16
OPEN PAIRS Semifinals A & B
OPEN SWISS Cup Semifinal
TAG 13
01.09 Dienstag
Nebenveranstaltung Second Week BAM Qualification
Women's Teams Final
WOMEN'S PAIRS Semifinals A & B
Women SWISS Cup Semifina
OPEN TEAMS Quarterfinals
OPEN PAIRS Semifinals A & B
OPEN SWISS Cup Semifina
TAG 14
02.09 Mittwoch
Nebenveranstaltung Second Week BAM Semifinal A & B
WOMEN'S PAIRS Finals A & B
Women SWISS Cup Final
OPEN TEAMS Semifinals
OPEN PAIRS Finals A & B
OPEN SWISS Cup Final
TAG 15
03.09 Donnerstag
Nebenveranstaltung Second Week BAM Final A & B
WOMEN'S PAIRS Finals A & B
Women SWISS Cup Final
WOMEN'S Pairs President's Cup
OPEN TEAMS Final
OPEN PAIRS Finals A & B
OPEN SWISS Cup Final
OPEN President's Cup

Startgeld

World Bridge Series 2026 Katowice

Startgeld

All amounts are quoted in Euros (€) and are prices per person. The entry packages guarantee participation in all tournaments listed within the package, as well as supplementary events (according to the drop-in system).

Discounts for PZBS Members

Special rates (the „From Poland“ column) are available to pairs and teams composed entirely of members of the Polish Bridge Union (PZBS) with a paid membership fee as of the start date of the Championships, who hold Polish citizenship or a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Poland.

Verification of Player Titles

The entry fee rate depends on the international title held as of December 31, 2025:

  • Titled Player: a person holding one of the WBF or EBL titles listed below.
  • Non-titled Player: all other players (including those holding only Senior or Youth titles).
OrganizationTitles subject to higher rates
WBF TITLES WGM, WIM, WLM, WM
EBL TITLES EGM, EIM, EM

Important Information:

  • Seniors: Senior titles (e.g., Senior Grand Master, World Senior Master) are not included in the „titled“ category. Players holding only senior titles are eligible for the non-titled player rate.
  • Youth: The „Youth World Master“ title is not included in the titled category and entitles the player to a reduced entry fee.
  • Automation: During registration, the system will automatically verify your status in the EBL and WBF databases and calculate the appropriate fee.

Title Search Tools

Using the search tools below will allow you to verify if a player holds a title:

How to check your status?

After searching in the WBF People Finder, check the Title row. If you hold one of the following titles in the Open or Mixed columns: WGM, WIM, WLM, WM, you are subject to the titled player fee.
Titles visible in the Seniors column (e.g., SGM, SLM, SM) do not affect the increase of the entry fee rate.

Anmeldung zu den Meisterschaften

Registration for the 17th World Bridge Series is conducted exclusively online. The process consists of two stages: preparing the player profile and registering for a specific tournament.

  • Step 1: Check your status in the WBF database

    Search for your name in the WBF People Finde.

    • Scenario A: You are in the database, and your country (NBO) is visible next to your name – Proceed to STEP 3.
    • Scenario B: You cannot find your name, or your profile has not been updated since 2018 (missing signed Commitment document) – Complete STEP 2.
  • Step 2: Formalities (GDPR Consent)

    If you are not in the system or your data needs to be updated according to WBF legal requirements, you must sign the Participant Commitment document. Without this, the registration system will not allow your entry.

    Sign the document online:

  • Step 3: Official Tournament Entry

    Once your data is visible in the database and you have a WBF Code, you can register for your chosen tournament.

    • Online Registration: Use the official WBF registration system [LINK TO REGISTRATION].
    • Entry Fees: After a successful entry, the system will calculate the fee (based on your title and NBO affiliation), which you can then pay.

Zahlung

Die Teilnahmegebühren für die World Bridge Series sind per Banküberweisung an folgendes Konto zu entrichten:

UBS Switzerland AG Lausanne
Place Saint-François 16, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

Account Name World Bridge Federation
IBAN CH69 0024 5245 2311 8461 R
SWIFT UBSWCHZH80A
Clearing 0024

If the bank requires the name and address of the recipient:
World Bridge Federation
Maison du Sport International
54 av. de Rhodanie
1007 Lausanne, Switzerland

Gebühren für die Offenen Weltmeisterschaften 2026 in Katowice

Alle Gebühren verstehen sich pro Spieler und sind in Euro (€) angegeben. Die Teilnahmegebühren beinhalten die Teilnahme an allen im jeweiligen Paket aufgeführten Veranstaltungen.

Paket Open

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 600
€ 420
Polnische Spieler
€ 420
€ 300

ENTHALTEN

Open Teams
Open Pairs or Swiss Cup
Open BAM
President's Cup
Paket Damen

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 400
€ 280
Polnische Spieler
€ 280
€ 200

ENTHALTEN

Women Teams
Women Pairs
Women BAM
President's Cup
Paket Mixed

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 520
€ 360
Polnische Spieler
€ 360
€ 260

ENTHALTEN

Mixed Teams
Mixed Pairs or Mixed Swiss Cup
Mixed BAM
President's Cup
Paket Senioren

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 400
€ 420
Polnische Spieler
€ 420
€ 300

ENTHALTEN

Senior Teams
Senior Pairs
Senior BAM
President's Cup
Einzelturnier Open

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 400
€ 280
Polnische Spieler
€ 280
€ 200

ENTHALTEN

Open Pairs
Einzelturnier Damen

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 300
€ 210
Polnische Spieler
€ 210
€ 150

ENTHALTEN

Women Pairs
Einzelturnier Mixed

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 350
€ 250
Polnische Spieler
€ 250
€ 180

ENTHALTEN

Mixed Pairs
Einzelturnier Senioren

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 300
€ 210
Polnische Spieler
€ 210
€ 150

ENTHALTEN

Senior Pairs
Einzelturnier Swiss

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 300
€ 210
Polnische Spieler
€ 210
€ 150

ENTHALTEN

Swiss Cup
Einzelturnier Bam

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 180
€ 130
Polnische Spieler
€ 130
€ 90

ENTHALTEN

First Week BAM
Einzelturnier Bam

Startgebühr/Spieler

Spieler
Betitelt
Nicht betitelt
Entry Fee
€ 180
€ 130
Polnische Spieler
€ 130
€ 90

ENTHALTEN

Second Week BAM

Unterkunft

Hotels, Apartments, Hostels – Katowice

Hotelreservierungen

The World Bridge Federation has appointed Mazurkas as Official Partner and Preferred Accommodation Supplier for the 2026 World Bridge Series in Katowice.

Through a dedicated accommodation page, participants can access a selection of hotels connected with the event, chosen to meet the logistical needs of the Championship.

As usual, participants remain free to arrange their accommodation independently if they prefer.

Wo spielen wir

MCK International Congress Centre in Katowice

Contact

World Bridge Series 2026

Nachricht

Die neuesten Nachrichten zur World Bridge Series 2026

Partner und Sponsoren

2026 Word Bridge Series – Katowice

Wir möchten uns bei allen Partnern für die Unterstützung der Veranstaltung bedanken.

Ministry of Sports and Tourism Republic of Poland
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