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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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About WBC
9
days of non-stop Gaming
Juniors
Tournament For Family friendly Experience
LATEST
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Schedule
Schedule in spreadsheet format is now available on the Schedule Spreadsheet page.
Caesar Crown Result
Auction and Auction Store are now being accepted. Details on how to submit and updated forms for 2026 can be found here
Shuttle Information
Shuttle information to and from Pittsburgh International Airport have been posted on the Transportation and Lodging pages.
Privacy Policy
BPA Privacy Policy now available from the BPA Policy page or the Privacy Policy page.
WBC REGISTRATION
Memberships that include WBC admission closes on June 15, 2026. After June 15, Registration is only available on-site at the WBC Registration Desk.
Online Tournaments
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
recognition
Award Winning performers 2025
GAME MASTER
Yoshikawa, Mark
Recognizes outstanding leadership of tournaments at the WBC
CAESAR
Emerick, Andrew
Awarded to the player earning the most Laurels across all tournament formats
CONSUL
Wolff, Sam
Awarded to the player earning the most Laurels during the WBC
PRAETOR
Emerick, Andrew
Awarded to the player earning the most Laurels in online tournaments
SPORTSMANSHIP
Lange, Alex
Recognizes outstanding fairness, respect, and a positive attitude during tournaments
Hobby Service
Monnin, Bruce
Recognizes exceptional volunteer contribution to the BPA board gaming community
Play Online
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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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 Word Board Games Championship
- Discounted membership for Juniors & Teens
- Participation in PBEM online tournament
- Vote for trial events
