2026 College Bridge Bowl
Minneapolis • July 16–18, 2026
Join us for the biggest collegiate bridge event of the year. Earn a travel package for your team or pair by competing in spring online tournaments and the CBO Daily Games.
Event Schedule
Wednesday, July 15
Travel Day for Teams
7:30 pm
Collegiate Individual Game
Fun, masterpoints, and a short game so you can still attend Bridge Mania.
8:30 pm
Bridge Mania featuring Bridge-themed Family Feud with the Grossack Brothers and Jeopardy with James Holzhauer.
Snacks and cash bar.
Thursday, July 16
Travel Day for Pairs
10:00 am
Team Games (Round Robin or Swiss Qualifier)
1:30 pm
Lunch Provided
3:00 pm
Team Games Continue
7:30 pm
Collegiate Individual Game
Fun, masterpoints, and a chance to play with special guest and Jeopardy champion James Holzhauer.
Friday, July 17
10:00 am
Collegiate Pairs
For travel package-winning pairs and teams no longer competing in the championship.
10:00 am
Team Championships (Open & Limited)
1:30 pm
Lunch Provided
3:00 pm
Collegiate Pairs Continue
3:00 pm
Team Championships Continue
8:30 pm
Crazy Bridge
Saturday, July 18
10:00 am
Collegiate Pairs Championship
1:30 pm
Lunch Provided
3:00 pm
Collegiate Pairs Championship Continues
7:30–9:30 pm
Collegiate Social Night
Sponsored by the ACBL Educational Foundation
Location:
Brit's Pub
1110 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Sunday, July 19
Travel Day for All
Pairs Travel Packages are sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) and the ACBL Educational Foundation (ACBLEF).
