2026 USBC FAQs

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1. What exactly are the rules if I plan to play in more than one event in 2026 & 2027

  • You must state your priority for which event you will play in at the World Championship if you qualify for more than one. This includes qualifying in 2026 for 2027 events. So if you are entered in an event in 2026 and plan to enter other events in 2027, you need to file a statement of your priorities before you start to play in 2026.
  • IMPORTANT: If you have not filed a statement of priorities, you will be treated as having prioritized the Open Teams if you have entered either the 2026 Open USBC or both 2026 USBCs, and as having prioritized the Mixed Teams if you have entered only the 2026 Mixed USBC. That means that if you win either event in 2026, you will not be eligible to enter any event in 2027.
  • If you qualify in your first priority event, you are not eligible to compete in additional events.
  • If you are entered or plan to enter 3 events and qualify in your second priority event, you are eligible for your first priority event, but not for your third priority event.
  • If you qualify in more than one event, you may only play in the highest priority event in the World Championship. For example, if you fall into my demographic (old woman), have entered all 4 events, stated that your priorities for the the World Championships are: 1. Open, 2. Senior, 3. Mixed, 4. Women's, and win the Open in either 2026 or 2027, you are not eligible to play in any subsequent event. Your team can replace you with no restrictions. If you don't qualify in the Open USBC, but do qualify in the Mixed, you may play in the Seniors, but not the Women's. Should you qualify in both the Mixed and the Seniors, you may only play in the Mixed at the World Championship.

2. How do I register my priorities, or check to see mine and others? To register your priorities, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a clear statement of the order of your priorities. To see what you & others have selected, go to the Priorities Spreadsheet.

2. How do I get information about the teams entered, the daily schedule, kibitzing, Conditions of Contest & Conditions of Play (shortened versions of the Conditions of Contest), and Results. All of these are one click away on the 2026 USBCs main page.

3. Where can I learn more about playiing on LoveBridge?

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