5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships, Goa- 2026

The Bridge Federation of India cordially invites all member NBOs from Zones 4, 6 and 7 to participate in the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships from 21-27th June, 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa, India.


Team Quotas

  • Each NBO may field one (1) team in Men, Women, Mixed and Senior  categories.
  • The host NBO (India) will be eligible to field 2 teams in each category
  • For all events, each NBO, other than the host country, may enter a maximum of two (2) teams. First preference will be given to one team from each country, while the remaining slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.”
  • Participation in all categories are limited to 16 teams.

Dates & Venue

  • Dates: June 21 (Saturday) – June 27 (Friday), 2026
  • Venue: Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa
  • Tel: +91 832 665 9234 | Website: www.tajhotels.com

Provisional Schedule

Day 1 – June 21st, 2026: Registration, Delegates’ Meeting, Captains’ Meeting, Opening Ceremony

  • 09:00 – 18:00 hrs: Registration
  • 16:30 hrs – Captains’ Meeting
  • 17:30 hrs – Delegates’ Meeting
  • 19:00 hrs – Opening Ceremony
  • 20:00 hrs – Welcome Dinner
  • Day 2 to Day 5: Qualification Rounds (all categories)
  • Day 6: Semifinals & Pairs Qualification
  • Day 7: Finals/Play-offs, Pairs Final, Prize Giving & Closing Ceremony

Championship Events

  • Men’s Team
  • Ladies’ Team
  • Seniors’ Team
  • Mixed Team

Each NBO may enter one team per category.
The Organizing Committee (OC) will try to accommodate second teams from NBOs in Women and Seniors category, subject to availability before 15th May, 2026.


Side Events

  • Open Pairs
  • Mixed Pairs

(Entry fees Free (for team participants & NPCs) / US$ 150 per pair for others)


Registration

  • Registration form will be enclosed soon after 15th December 2025.
  • Event Website will be live from 1st February, 2026.
  • Please submit to the OC by 31st March, 2026 via email: asiacupgoa@gmail.com

Accommodation – Venue Hotel

We are pleased to offer the following special rates at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa (formerly Taj Resort & Convention Centre, Goa) for the period 21st – 28th June, 2026.

The negotiated Room rate is at 150$ per night for single/double occupancy which includes breakfast and taxes at the venue hotel Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa.

Basic Inclusions:

  • Accommodation on per room per night basis
  • Breakfast
  • Complimentary basic Wi-Fi (up to 4 devices per room)

Various options for upgrade and including lunch and dinner available


Entry Fees

  1. Men’s Team – US$ 1,200
  2. Ladies’ Team – US$ 1,200
  3. Seniors’ Team – US$ 600
  4. Mixed Team – US$ 1,200
  5. Pairs per Session – Free (for team participants & NPCs) / US$ 150 per pair for others

Important Deadlines

  • 31st March 2026 – Last date for submission of Registration of teams
  • 15th May 2026 – Last date for request of additional/second teams (subject to OC approval)
  • 31st May 2026 – Last date for confirmation of accommodation requirements at the Venue Hotel
  • 10th June 2026 – Last date for payment of Entry Fees

The Registration pages and Event website will be setup by 1st February, 2026.

Please feel free to contact us at bfisecretary2020@gmail.com and asiacupgoa@gmail.com for further details