What Is the Free 2-Day Weekend Event?

The Free 2-Day Weekend Event is a multi-session, daylong-style tournament that spans two days, Saturday and Sunday. The tournament is free and open to all. However, to participate in Day 2 (Sunday), you must register and complete all boards in Day 1 (Saturday).

How It Works

Day 1 (Saturday)

• Open to all players, free entry.
• 10 boards, Matchpoints.
• You must complete all boards to qualify for Day 2 (Sunday).

Day 2 (Sunday)

• Restricted to players who completed all boards in Day 1 (Saturday).
• 10 boards, Matchpoints.

Overall Results

• Final results are determined based on the combined scores from both sessions.

Key Features

• Human Declares: You always declare when your side wins the contract.
• Best Hand: In each deal, you receive the hand with the highest (or tied for the highest) high-card points at the table.
• Deal Pools: For security purposes, not all players receive the same deals.

FAQs

• Can I join directly on Day 2? No, only players who complete all boards in Day 1 are eligible for Day 2.
• What happens if I don’t finish all boards in Day 1? You won’t qualify for Day 2, and you'll be eliminated from the event.
• Are the boards the same for everyone? No, the event uses multiple deal pools, which means players may have different deals. This ensures fairness and prevents collusion.
• Is there a fee to participate? No, the event is completely free.
• How can I view my results?
  • You can view Provisional results after each session, throughout the day, as soon as you complete your boards.
  • Your final results, after each session and also when the event completes, will be sent to your BBO Mailbox.
  • You can also access your results under Recent Tournaments in the 'History' tab.