XIII Open Internacional Bridge Barcelona
Compete, Enjoy, and Discover Barcelona
Join our XIII International Open at the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza Hotel from January 30 to February 1, 2026, and compete for over 17.000€ in prizes, with new categories and formats tailored for all levels.
INFORMATION
GROUP A
Open to players of all levels and nationalities.
It will be held in three sessions:
📅 Friday, January 30 – 19:00
📅 Saturday, January 31 – 17:00
📅 Sunday, February 1 – 11:00
💰 16.320€ in prizes, including general and special category awards (Territorial, Ladies, Under-31, etc.).
⬇️ Full details below.
GROUP B
Reserved for pairs where one player is third category and the other is second heart or lower.
It will be held in two sessions:
📅 Saturday, January 31 – 17:00
📅 Sunday, February 1 – 11:00
💰 950€ in total prizes, including general and special awards.
A great opportunity for less experienced players to compete in a friendly international setting.
⬇️ Full details below.
GRUPO A
🗓️ Dates and Times
- Session 1: Friday, January 30 – 19:00
- Session 2: Saturday, January 31 – 17:00
- Session 3: Sunday, February 1 – 11:00
It will be held in three sessions.
👥 Participation
- Open to players of all levels and nationalities with an active license.
📍 LOCATION Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
- Address: Pl. d’Espanya, 8, Sants-Montjuïc, 08014 Barcelona
💰 Prizes (Total: 16.320€)
🏆 General Prizes
- 1º – 3.000€
- 2º – 2.000€
- 3º – 1.500€
- 4º – 1.000€
- 5º – 800€
- 6º – 600€
- 7º – 400€
- 8º – 350€
- 9º – 300€
- 10º – 250€
🌟 Category Prizes
| Group | Description | 1st prize | 2nd prize | 3rd prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Pairs between 1201 and 1600 points | 600€ | 450€ | 300€ |
| Group 2 | Pairs between 801 and 1200 points | 600€ | 450€ | 300€ |
| Group 3 | Pairs between 501 and 800 points | 600€ | 450€ | 300€ |
| Group 4 | Pairs between 500 and 0 points | 600€ | 450€ | 300€ |
AEB Points Table
| AEB | Points |
|---|---|
| World Master | 1500 |
| European Master | 1400 |
| National Master | 1200 |
| 1ª ♠ | 800 |
| 1ª ♥ | 600 |
| 1ª ♦ | 500 |
| 2ª ♠ | 400 |
| 2ª ♥ | 250 |
| 2ª ♦ | 150 |
| 3ª | 80 |
Conditions for awarding prizes by category:
- Each group must have a minimum of 10 pairs to award 3 prizes.
- With 7 pairs, 2 prizes will be awarded.
- With 4 pairs, 1 prize will be awarded.
- If fewer than 4 pairs are registered, they will be merged into the next higher group.
🌍 Territorial Prizes
- The four territorial groups (country and Spanish regional federations) with the highest number of participating pairs will receive a prize.
- Requirements:
- A minimum of 4 registered pairs per territorial group.
- Both players in each pair must belong to the same territorial group.
- Prize per territorial group: 120€
👩 Special Prizes
- Ladies’ Pairs: Minimum of 10 registered pairs – Prize: 120€
- Under-31 Pairs: Minimum of 4 registered pairs – Prize: 120€
📝 Prizes are non-cumulative and must be collected in person at the end of the tournament.
💵 registration fee
- Early registration (until January 29): 125€ per player
- Senior: 140€ per player
- Under-31: 80€ per player
- Under-26: 40€ per player
Payment via bank transfer:
IBAN: ES78 0049 4764 5026 1608 5586
💬 Please include the pair’s names in the payment reference.
🧑⚖️ Tournament direction
Tournament Directors: Associació Catalana de Bridge
Chief Arbiter: [to be confirmed]
GROUP B
🗓️ Dates and Schedule
- Session 1: Saturday, January 31 – 17:00
- Session 2: Sunday, February 1 – 11:00
It will be held in two sessions.
👥 PARTICIPATION
- Exclusively reserved for pairs where one player is third category and the other is second heart or lower, according to the AEB classification.
📍 LOCATION Hotel Catalonia Plaza España
- Address: Pl. d’Espanya, 8, Sants-Montjuïc, 08014 Barcelona
💰 pRIZES (Total: 950€)
🏆 general PRIZES
- 1º – 300€
- 2º – 200€
- 3º – 150€
- 4º – 100€
👩 SPECIAL PRIZES
- Ladies’ Pairs: Minimum of 10 registered pairs – Prize: 100€
- Under-31 Pairs: Minimum of 4 registered pairs – Prize: 100€
📝 Prizes are non-cumulative and must be collected in person at the end of the tournament.
💵 REGISTRATION FEE
- Senior: 60€ per player
- Early registration (until January 29): 50€ per player
- Under-31: 30€ per player
- Under-26: 15€ per player
Payment via bank transfer:
IBAN: ES78 0049 4764 5026 1608 5586
💬 Please include the pair’s names in the payment reference.
🧑⚖️ Tournament direction
Tournament Directors: Associació Catalana de Bridge
Árbitro principal: [a definir]
Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Located in an iconic building opposite the Arenas shopping center and just steps from the Plaça Espanya metro station, this elegant 4-star hotel offers a rooftop terrace with a pool and panoramic views of the city and the Magic Fountains of Montjuïc.
The rooms feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, coffee/tea maker, and a full bathroom. Additional amenities include a spa, gym, and restaurant.
📍Address: Plaça Espanya, 6‑8, Sants‑Montjuïc District, 08014 Barcelona
Offer for our event:
- Double room for 125€/night, including parking and breakfast.
- To access this offer, please make your reservation by writing to plaza.reservas@cataloniahotels.com and mention that you are attending the Bridge Tournament. This special rate is not available through the hotel’s website.
Parallel Activities
Free Gothic Tour (40 PX)
Saturday, January 31 – TBC
English & Spanish – Free
Estrella Damm Brewery Visit (48 px)
Saturday, January 31 – TBC
English & Spanish – Free
Commented Hands
Saturday, January 31 – TBC
Spanish – Free
DINNER
Saturday, January 31 – Restaurant Abrassame – 30€
SPONSORS
contact
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