Dallas NABC 2027 • American Contract Bridge League

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The North American Bridge Championships (NABC) offers an excellent chance to dive into the world of bridge and explore the best of a new city.

More advanced players can play in premier events awarding platinum masterpoints; those looking for gold points will have plenty of opportunities, too. Newer players, and even absolute beginners, can learn and hone new skills in a dedicated space just for them.

Whether you’re here for a day, a weekend or all 10 days, it’s a wonderful time full of meeting fellow bridge players from all over and playing the world’s best card game.

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Hotel & Transportation

Host Hotel

Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd
Dallas, TX 75207

$209+tax per night

Hotel Cancellation Policy

NABC Hotel Reservations FAQ

How do I book a hotel for the NABC?
Visit the “Hotel and Transportation” section at the top of the NABC page on ACBL’s website. This section will have the link for booking via ConferenceDirect (our housing partner).

Are there special hotel rates for NABC participants?
Yes. When you make your hotel reservation through ConferenceDirect, you will receive a discounted rate if you have booked by the published cut-off date. The discounted rate will not be available for reservations made after the published cut-off date. Reservations must be made through ConferenceDirect.

How do I contact ConferenceDirect if I want to book over the phone or have other questions?
You can reach ConferenceDirect by phone at 855-956-0776 or email at acbl@conferencedirect.com.

What information is needed for making a hotel reservation?
You will need to provide your name, credit card, arrival/departure dates and any room preferences.

What’s the cancellation policy for NABC hotel reservations?
Starting 60 days prior to the NABC’s Major Arrival Date, there is a $150 cancellation fee, in addition to any cancellation fees the hotel may charge. Requests for cancellation policy exceptions should be directed in writing to the ACBL Meeting Services Manager at  nabc@acbl.org.

How can I request special accommodations?
If you have special needs, please signal them when booking the room online. (There is a box for special requests when booking online.) You can also contact the hotel directly two weeks prior to your arrival date.

Can I extend my stay at the NABC rate?
Dates requested outside of the listed NABC dates are subject to availability at the hotel and can be requested through the waitlist option. They are not guaranteed.

How do I change or cancel my booking?
Use the ConferenceDirect link or phone number provided in your confirmation. Changes must be requested via ConferenceDirect before the listed cut-off date. After that date, you need to contact the hotel directly. A $150 cancellation fee will apply to cancellations made less than 60 days ahead of the NABC.

Who to contact for booking issues?
Reach out to ConferenceDirect customer service by phone at 855-956-0776 or email at acbl@conferencedirect.com with issues booking through ConferenceDirect. If you made your reservation directly with the hotel or another service, please contact the hotel.

Is transportation to the NABC venue included?
Depending on the hotel’s availability, there may be a shuttle service. Check the NABC page of ACBL’s website or the hotel website for availability.

Are roommate matching services offered?
No, participants must arrange their own roommates.

Can I earn hotel loyalty points with my booking?
Yes, if you provide your loyalty number during check-in at the hotel.

What if the official NABC host hotels are full?
Reservations at the host hotel are not guaranteed. If the room block is full, ConferenceDirect or the ACBL may suggest alternative accommodations or provide a link to make reservations at additional locations.

Are group bookings available for bridge clubs?
Yes, you will need to contact the Meeting Services Department at ACBL 662-662-3173 or nabc@acbl.org.

How soon should I book my hotel for the NABC?
Reservations open nine months in advance of the NABC for ACBL Patron members and six months in advance for all other ACBL members. Note that rooms in the official block tend to fill quickly.

Will I pay the full price upfront for my hotel?
No. While credit card information is taken upon reservation, you will be charged at check-out (unless hotel policy states otherwise).

Is there a deadline for the discounted NABC hotel rates?
Yes, check the NABC page of ACBL‘s website for the booking cut-off date.

Can I book hotels for the NABC outside ConferenceDirect?
You are not required to book through ConferenceDirect, but doing so is the only way to access the specially negotiated rate for members. Neither ConferenceDirect nor the ACBL can help with reservations, waitlists or special requests if booked otherwise.

What does it mean to be waitlisted?
Being waitlisted doesn’t necessarily mean that there are no available rooms. It indicates that the requested accommodation is not immediately confirmed due to various reasons.

Examples of waitlisted scenarios:

• Insufficient contracted rooms for that night.
• Requested night falls outside our contracted dates.
• Limited inventory available for the requested night.
• Specific room type not available.

How are waitlisted reservations managed?
To address a waitlisted situation, ConferenceDirect takes the following steps:

• Contacts the hotel to check for availability at our contracted rate; if unavailable, explores options at the rack rate.
• Adjusts the room block by reallocating rooms from other blocks (e.g., patron, staff, board, etc.).
• May adjust from another block or negotiate with the hotel for additional room availability.

In some cases, there might not be an immediate fix available. In such instances, we determine the best alternative among our other contracted hotels. If you encounter this scenario, please direct inquiries to nabc@acbl.org.

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Schedules & Fees

Each NABC has a wide variety of events each day, whether you’re just starting out, looking for gold points or aiming for an NABC title. The Full Schedule shows each event broken down by date and time and is color coded to help you find games to suit your interest.

Printable Schedule

Conditions of Contest

All players must have an ACBL member number to participate in any event (ACBL member numbers are valid for life, even if your membership is inactive). Not a member? Join now!

Entry Fees (per person/per session)

All fees are maximum one discount type per member and subject to change without notice. All discounts require the use of Entry Express to purchase entries.

Events	ACTIVE ACBL MEMBERS WITH DISCOUNT	ACTIVE ACBL MEMBERS WITHOUT DISCOUNT
Premier NABC+ (Platinum points, some stages on screens) Applies to Soloway Teams KO Stages, Kaplan Blue Ribbon Pairs, Reisinger B-A-M Teams & Keohane NA Swiss Teams $3 per entry benefits the International Fund	$43	$53
†Soloway KO Swiss Stage (Platinum points) (All 4 sessions, per member)	$140	$160
NABC+ (Platinum points) $3 per entry benefits the International Fund	$38	$48
NABC (Gold and Red points)	$25	$35
Regional / Gold Rush (Gold and Red points)	$22	$32
Evening Events (Gold and Red points)	$22	$22
Intermediate/Newcomer (Red points)	$18*	$28*

* For all events, participants must be full ACBL members and up-to-date with their membership dues or services fees. Guest membership is permitted only for a) events with an upper limit of 20 masterpoints and b) members participating in the 0 to 5 players play free in 299er events on Friday, March 11.

Discount Eligibility / Team Entry and Screen Fees

All fees are maximum one discount type per member and subject to change without notice. All discounts require the use of Entry Express to purchase entries.

DISCOUNT ELIGIBILITY:

Members who stay at a contracted hotel will be eligible to receive a $10 per session discount through their Entry Express entry. (Up to two members, per room night, non-transferrable.)
To qualify, make sure that each ACBL member is listed as a registered guest at the contracted hotel for the duration of the stay.
Each member will receive two discounts per room night plus two additional entries. (e.g. A six-night stay is equivalent to 7 days or 14 sessions of discount)

Members of the host district need not stay in a contracted hotel to receive the discount, but they must purchase through Entry Express.

Team Entry Fees: For team events of three or more sessions, the entry fee is the base price of the event, times the number of people on the team. For example, an event with a base price of $35 is $140 for a team of four, $175 for a team of five, or $210 for a team of six. In all team events, except one- or two-session Swiss events, entry fees are charged on a per person basis.

Screen Fees: Effective January 1, 2024, we are no longer charging screen fees for events.

Youth & Junior Entry Fees

All fees are in USD and subject to change without notice.

NBO Junior Player Free Entry: Juniors named to teams to represent Zone 2 NBOs in world competitions (“Junior NBO Player”) will receive free plays for NABCs occurring between the time they are named to the team and the world championship. These free entries can only be used while playing in a team or pair made up of Zone 2’s NBO Junior Players. NBO free entries require Entry Express usage; entries bought in person receive the typical junior discount only.

All other Youth and Juniors (must be current on membership) are eligible for free or discounted entries as follows (in USD):

Events	Youth age <21	Junior age 21-25	NBO Junior Player
Premier NABC+ Applies to Soloway Teams KO Stages, Kaplan Blue Ribbon Pairs, Reisinger B-A-M Teams & Keohane NA Swiss Teams	$18	$18	Free
†Soloway KO Swiss Stage (All 4 sessions, per member)	$54	$54	Free
NABC+	$13	$13	Free
NABC	Free	Free	Free
Regional / Gold Rush	Free	Free	Free
Evening Events (Gold and Red points)	Free	Free	Free
Intermediate/Newcomer	Free	Free	Free

† Entry fees for the four sessions of the Soloway KO Swiss Stage (Friday, November 27 at 1 & 7:30pm and Saturday, November 28 at 10 am & 3:30 pm) are collected prior to the 1st session. This price listed is the collective price for all four sessions (per member). Please note that the Friday, November 27 7:30 pm session is only two rounds, not four, for a total of 14 rounds in the Swiss Stage. Note: For this stage of the Soloway only, Entry Express junior/youth discounts will be insufficient by default and charge $90 total, rather than $54. We will issue a refund of $36 per junior player.

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The North American Bridge Championships (NABC) offers an excellent chance to dive into the world of bridge and explore the best of a new city.

Host Hotel

Entry Fees (per person/per session)

Youth & Junior Entry Fees

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