4th Mavericks Summer National Bridge Championships
Karavali Bridge Association
📌 About the Event
4th Mavericks Summer National Bridge Championship 2026 is a national-level bridge championship organised by Karavali Bridge Association under the aegis of the Bridge Federation of India and Karnataka State Bridge Association. The event features multiple ranking tournaments, side events, and participation from top Indian and international bridge players. It is best suited for students who already know competitive bridge and want exposure to a serious national championship
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode: Offline / On-ground
- Venue: St. Sebastian Centenary Auditorium, Bendur, Mangalore – 575002
- Event duration: 10 days
- Expected participation: Around 450 players from India and abroad are expected to participate.
- Event type: National-level bridge card game championship with ranking events and side events.
- Organised by: Karavali Bridge Association
- Contact for event/accommodation: Derrick Rego — 94498 3373
📅 Important Dates
- Start date: 4 June 2026
- End date: 13 June 2026
- Location: Mangalore, Karnataka
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open for : Participation is open to resident Indian bridge players. NRI, OCI card holders, and foreign players may also participate, but ranking-point eligibility may vary as per BFI rules.
- Registration : BFI Master Point Scheme and with the World Bridge Federation.
- Team : Trios are not allowed in pair events.
- Follow : Schedule prepared by the Chief Tournament Director or the tournament committee.
🎯 Evaluation Process
- Scoring Format: Evaluation will depend on the event format, such as IMP scoring, match point scoring, or team-based performance.
- Ranking Points: In ranking events, performance may contribute to the player’s official ranking points.
- Final Result: Winners will be decided based on their performance across the respective rounds and formats.
- Tournament Authority: The final conduct and evaluation will be managed by the championship officials and organizing committee.
🎯 Constraints and Fee
- Event Categories: Players can participate in different bridge formats such as IMP Pairs, Match Point Pairs, Team of Four, and Board-A-Match.
- Ranking Events: Some categories are marked as Ranking Points Events, meaning eligible players can earn ranking points based on their performance.
- Side Events: Apart from main events, participants can also take part in side events like Bid of Four and Swiss Pairs.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Cash Price upto : ₹8.27 lakh
- National Exposure: Students and young players get exposure to a national-level bridge championship.
- Competitive Learning: Participants can learn by competing with experienced bridge players from India and abroad.
- Networking: The event offers a chance to connect with bridge players, mentors, and tournament professionals.
- Skill Development: Bridge helps improve logic, memory, decision-making, teamwork, and strategic thinking, making it useful for students interested in mind sports.