NY BACKGAMMON
presents the 19th
New York Metropolitan Open
January 15-19, 2026
LARGEST TOURNAMENT IN THE USA
SPECIAL EVENTS:
NEW: $5,000 High Roller Doubles
$5,000 Entry, 95% return
$2,000 Side Pool, 95% return
9 pt matches
Fresh draw after the first round
CancelGammon
$2,000 Added!
$50 entry, 80% return
Continuous entry, 7pt matches
See Rules page for complete rules
Lady Liberty Cup
Two Divisions
$750 Added!
Continuous entry
See Side Events page for details
Players Cup (BMAB)
Pre-registration strongly suggested.
New Schedule: Start on Sunday, 1/18 and finish on Monday, 1/19
Five rounds, 11pts – 55 EP!
Contact Jeb Horton for questions:
jeb@carolina.rr.com 704-651-2949
NEW: Hat Tricks!
$20 and $50 Entry, 85% return
Continuous entry throughout the weekend
Win three matches in a row and get paid!
See Side Events page for details
Lynn Ehrlich, Organizer and Director
ALL players must register online through the Registration tab above.
Players who register AND PAY in advance will receive 25% off the registration fee.
You must pay the full pre-registration amount in advance to receive the discount.
Payment Deadline for Zelle or Venmo payments is 1/5/2026.
Any checks mailed must be RECEIVED by 12/31/20245
Cash only at the event!
Download Brochure [here]
The New York Metropolitan Open is a sanctioned ABT event. Only Championship and Intermediate Division players are required to be USBGF members and will be eligible to earn ABT points and compete for the ABT Player of the Year. The ABT requires a fee of $10 from each player which is now included in your registration fee. Beginner and Advance Beginners Divisions will not be ABT events and are not required to be a member of the USBGF or pay any ABT fees
NOTE: Anyone who is not playing in the main tournament is required to pay a registration fee of $50.00 which will allow them to play in all side events or chouettes taking place Thursday-Monday.
James Reimer December 17, 2023
Hi I would like to enter for the beginner \ intermediate decision please let me know next steps.