Every summer, nearly 1,500 board gamers from across the United States and around the world converge on Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania for nine days of competitive play. Welcome to the World Boardgaming Championships ? WBC.
WBC 2026 runs July 25 ? August 2, 2026. Future events: July 24 ? August 1, 2027. All events are held at Seven Springs Resort, Pennsylvania.
Get involved at WBC by running an event as GM or Assistant GM. You can preview new games, promote upcoming publications like Kickstarters, playtest designs, or offer seminars.
Attendance requires a BPA membership at the Sustaining level or higher. Memberships open in early December and prices increase at three points during the year ? join early for the best rates. After June 15, admission must be purchased on-site.
WBC's auction lets members buy and sell games across the convention week. The adjoining auction store also carries gaming supplies, accessories, and event essentials throughout the show.
Interested in running a game at WBC? Here's how to get started:
Help us build an incredible schedule for the next convention. Select the form that best fits your event type to submit your details to the scheduling committee.
WBC's Juniors Program provides a supervised, age-appropriate gaming experience for players ages 12 and under. Juniors may participate in the dedicated Juniors Room. They must be accompanied by a BPA member who must complete a signed consent form to participate.
Admission to the Juniors Program is free! Juniors Sustaining Memberships are available and include full nine-day access to all WBC events.
Interested in running an event for younger players in the Juniors Room? Review the Juniors Program Details and submit your event through the Juniors Event form.
WBC's Team Tournament is one of the convention's most beloved traditions. Teams of four members each compete in a different event, with combined scores determining the team standings.
The Cost and Benefits of each membership level are set forth in the following chart:
Membership levels vary in benefits and price, with options to suit different levels of participation.
| Membership | WBC Access | Paid by 3/31/26 | Paid by 6/15/26 | Paid after 6/15/26 | Votes | Transfer | Add Event | Gift Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Associate
|
No WBC admission | $10 | $10 | $10 | 0 | No | No | No |
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General
|
Partial (daily) | N/A | $25/day | $35/day | 0-1 | No | No | No |
|
Juniors
|
Juniors Room only | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Juniors T-shirt |
|
Sustaining
|
1 Entire WBC (9 Days) | $130 | $140 | $150 | 2 | No | No | No |
|
Juniors Sustaining
Age =< 12
|
1 Entire WBC (9 Days) | $90 | $100 | N/A | 2 | No | No | No |
|
Teen Sustaining
Age 13 - 18
|
1 Entire WBC (9 Days) | $110 | $120 | N/A | 2 | No | No | No |
|
Tribune
|
1 Entire WBC (9 Days) | $190* | $200* | N/A | 3 | Yes | No | Yes, if paid by 6/15/26 |
|
Teen Tribune
Age 13 - 18
|
1 Entire WBC (9 Days) | $170 | $180 | N/A | 3 | Yes | No | Yes, if paid by 6/15/26 |
|
Sponsor
|
1 Entire WBC (9 Days) | $600 | $600 | N/A | 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes, if paid by 6/15/26 |
|
Exhibitor
|
1 Entire WBC (9 Days) | $275 | $300 | N/A | 2 | No | Yes | No |
|
Vendor
|
2 Entire WBC (9 Days) | $550 | $600 | N/A | 2 | No | Yes | No |
*WBC souvenir hat or t-shirt included in membership. T-Shirt sizes included in membership are sizes S, M, L, or XL. Larger sizes are available for an additional $5. WBC souvenir t-shirts and hats are available separately for $20 (2XL and 3XL t-shirts cost $25) until 6/15/25. Tribune members will receive a $30 Seven Springs Gift Card.
***General Memberships are only available after the Previews Pages are posted on the website (approximately April 1, 2025). Days are not required to be consecutive.
WBC offers a full week of structured competition and informal gaming. Here's an overview of what you'll find. WBC tournaments are organized into four groups based on their history and standing at the convention.
Long-running flagship events with the deepest competitive history at WBC.
Established events with strong attendance and track records.
Events sponsored by publishers or individuals
Games voted in by members each year
Every event at WBC is run by a volunteer Game Master (GM). GMs are the backbone of the convention ? without them, there is no WBC. If you're passionate about a game and want to share that passion with fellow enthusiasts, becoming a GM is one of the most rewarding things you can do at WBC.
your event format, schedule, and preview prior to the convention
manage rounds, resolve rules questions, track results
event report and final results for the BPA record
provide prizes, coordinate demos, and mentor new players
GMs are not paid. They pay the same membership fees as everyone else. What they gain is the satisfaction of building something great for the community ? and the lure of GM of the Year recognition.
WBC runs multiple events simultaneously across nine days. Use the online schedule and scheduling tools to plan which events you want to enter and avoid conflicts.
Learn more about the leadership, member support, and policies that help shape the Boardgame Players Association experience.
Interested in running an event for younger players in the Juniors Room? Review Juniors Program Details and submit your event through the form.
Want to showcase a game without running a full tournament? Submit a Demo Request to schedule a game demonstration at WBC.
BPA members with expertise to share ? game strategy, design, history ? can apply to host a seminar at WBC.
