Prices and Fees
Prices and Fees – Effective 1/1/2026
As a not-for-profit organization, ACBL is committed to providing a quality bridge experience while responsibly managing our resources. To keep pace with rising operating costs, our prices will increase effective January 1, 2027. These adjustments will help us continue delivering the programs and services our members value.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Membership Dues and Renewal RatesClubsUnitsTournamentsTD Session FeesServices
Membership Dues and Renewal Rates
| Membership Type | Through 12/31/2026US $ | Effective 1/1/2027US $ |
|---|---|---|
| Guest upgrade to Member – 1st year | $39 | $40 |
| Member – 1 year | $59 | $62 |
| Member – 3 years | $147 | $155 |
| Patron Member – 1 year | $450 | $450 |
| Patron Member – 3 years | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Junior Member – 1 year | $5 | $5 |
Canadian Conversion Rate 10/1/26: 1.41 CAD/1.00 USD
Clubs
ACBL Club Masterpoint Game Sanction
| Face-to-Face Fees | Through 12/31/2026US $ | Effective 1/1/2027US $ |
|---|---|---|
| Annual club game session fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Change of game session fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Per table club game fee | $1.25 | $1.36 |
| Per table club game fee for games 12-17 boards | $0.90 | $0.96 |
| Online Fees | Through 12/31/2026US $ | Effective 1/1/2027US $ |
|---|---|---|
| Annual club game session fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Per table club game fee | $4.20 | $4.48 |
| Per table club game fee for games 12-17 boards | $2.40 | $2.56 |
Special Games
| Through 12/31/2026US $ | Effective 1/1/2027US $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Special fund games fee per table (plus ACBL sanction fee) | $5.25 | $5.36 |
| Annual Cruise Ship sanction fee – up to a 3-day cruise | $150.00 | $160.00 |
| Annual Cruise Ship sanction fee – 4 to 7-day cruise | $175.00 | $200.00 |
| Annual Cruise Ship sanction fee – 8+ day cruise | $375.00 | $450.00 |
Club Director Course and Test Fees
| Through 12/31/2026US $ | Effective 1/1/2027US $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Club Director Course & Exam | $75 | $75 |
| Club Director Exam only | $25 | $25 |
Club Championship and Special Games
| Through 12/31/2026US $ | Effective 1/1/2027US $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Club Membership Game Fee | $1.25 | $1.36 |
| Grand National Teams (all levels) – per table, per session | $2.40 | $2.40 |
| North American Pairs – per table, club level | $5.25 | $5.36 |
| NABC Promotional Game | $1.25 | $5.36 |
Canadian Conversion Rate 10/1/26: 1.41 CAD/1.00 USD
Units
| Through 12/31/2026US $ | Effective 1/1/2027US $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Championship per table | $2.50 | $3.56 |
| Unit Foundation/Fund Game (Charity, Junior, International, Educational) Per table, includes ACBL table/sanction fees |
$4.00 | $5.36 |
| Unit-Wide Championship per table | $2.50 | $3.56 |
| ACBL-Wide International Fund per table, with hands and analyses | $7.60 | $7.68 |
| ACBL-Wide Charity Fund per table, with hands and analyses | $7.60 | $7.68 |
| Seniors' Pairs per table | $5.25 | $6.36 |
| ACBL Instant Matchpoint Game per table | $12.25 | $12.36 |
Canadian Conversion Rate 10/1/26: 1.41 CAD/1.00 USD
Tournaments
| Tournament Type | Through 1/3/2027US $ | Effective 1/4/2027US $ |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Tournament Sanction Fees | ||
| Open, Senior (per table) | $5.50 | $6.00 |
| 199er, 299er, Non-Life Master (per table) | $4.00 | $4.25 |
| Sectional Tournament Sanction Fees | ||
| Open, Local and Senior (per table) | $4.00 | $4.25 |
| STaCs | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Progressive (per table) | $4.00 | $4.25 |
| 199er, 299er, Non-Life Master (per table) | $2.50 | $2.75 |
| Sectional at Sea | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Surcharge for Sectional Tournament | ||
| Open, Local, Senior, Junior | $225.00 | $230.00 |
| Intermediate/Newcomer (per table) | $0.50 | $0.50 |
Canadian Conversion Rate 10/1/26: 1.41 CAD/1.00 USD
Tournament Director Session Fees
| Through 1/3/2027US $ | Effective 1/4/2027US $ | |
|---|---|---|
| National Director Paid by Sponsor per session | $275.00 | $270.00 |
| Associate National Director Paid by Sponsor per session | $260.00 | $270.00 |
| Tournament Director Paid by Sponsor per session | $240.00 | $270.00 |
| Associate Tournament Director Paid by Sponsor per session | $210.00 | $230.00 |
| Local Tournament Director Paid by Sponsor per session | $160.00 | $175.00 |
Canadian Conversion Rate 10/1/26: 1.41 CAD/1.00 USD
Services & Advertising
| 2026US $ | 2027US $ | |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practices Seminar Fee (full tournament program) | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
| NABC Best Practices Workshop Fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Tournament Advertising in ACBL Bridge Bulletin, Price Range | ||
| From: | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| To: | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Labels – for first 1,000 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Labels – for each over 1,000 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Canadian Conversion Rate 10/1/26: 1.41 CAD/1.00 USD
