Bridge on the Mississippi River

The 2026 Spring Nationals, the world’s greatest event in the early months of the year, will take place in iconic St. Louis.

Located in the heart of the United States, on the banks of the Mississippi River, St. Louis (Missouri) is an iconic city at the crossroads of cultures and traditions. Long known as the ‘Gateway to the West’, it embodies a spirit of openness, strategy, and connection, all values that naturally resonate with the game of bridge.

Organized by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) from February 26 to March 8, the two-week tournament features a full slate of national-rated events, including the legendary Vanderbilt Knockout Teams, named after the “father” of contract bridge.

Other major national events typically scheduled at Spring NABCs include the Silodor Open Pairs, Rockwell Mixed Pairs, Whitehead Women’s Pairs, and North American Pairs finals across flights, all awarding platinum and gold masterpoints to qualifiers and top finishers.