Open to all - Let's wish Happy Father’s Day to all the bridge dads around the world! ?

Honor the dads, granddads, and father figures in your life with something they’re sure to love: a great game of bridge. This Father’s Day, we’re bringing together bridge players to celebrate the dads who’ve made us laugh—and maybe taught us to keep a steady poker face. Don’t miss this special event filled with fun, heart, and surprises.

Login to BBO on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Play in our free pairs games, take on an individual challenge with BBO’s very own Ben, or play in the ACBL World and ACBL Clubhouse for a chance to win surprise BB$ gifts every 10 minutes.

Free Father’s Day Pairs Games

Enjoy a big celebration pair game open to everyone at 10AM US Eastern Time, with added trivia questions for a chance to win BB$ prizes. There are also local games in the afternoon for the largest communities on BBO. Check out the schedule below—no matter where you are, you’re invited to join in with a relaxing game of bridge.

Father's Day Pairs Schedule:

Free Father's Day Pairs – Open to All
10AM US Eastern Time
Pairs, Matchpoints, 10 boards

Free Father's Day Pairs – Local Schedule:

Note: If you don't have a partner, don't worry. When the games are open (on June 14), go to the Partnership Desk to find someone new, or pair up with our friendly BBO Robots.

Father's Day Individual Game with BBO Ben

Have a game with BBO Ben, our advanced AI bridge player. Enjoy an 8-board daylong individual in Matchpoints. It's free to join and open to all!

Game Info

• 8 boards, Matchpoints
• Free entry, open to all players
• 24 hours to complete your hands
• Ben plays a variation of 2/1, closely related to the usual GIB System. Click here to read about Ben on BBO.

Who (or what) is BBO Ben?
Ben is an AI bridge player trained on hundreds of millions of deals played on BBO, mostly in ACBL-sanctioned games. Trained on bridge hands played by humans, Ben has learned to make more human-like leads and is more likely to bid like you're used to, avoiding bidding misunderstandings. Try playing with BBO Ben and let us know what you think here.

How to join the Free Games:

• Click Competitive → Free Tournaments or Special Events menu on BBO.
• Search for tournaments hosted by BBOFest with the title “Father's Day”
• Alternatively, use this link to access the list of BBOFest games (available 24 hours before the start).
• Registration is free and opens 24 hours before game time.

ACBL Games: Father's Day Giveaway

Join the Father’s Day celebration with ACBL-sanctioned games. On June 15, all games, except ACBL Daylongs and ACBL Instant Tournaments, give you a chance to win a surprise BB$ gift—awarded randomly every 10 minutes.

Whether you're a regular in ACBL games or trying them for the first time, the Father's Day Celebration is the perfect time to jump in. You might just discover a new favorite way to play—and maybe even win a surprise BB$ gift along the way!

Let’s celebrate this special day with a fun game of bridge, honoring all the amazing dads out there.