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ACBL Speedball Pairs is one of the most popular ACBL Pair games. Each game consists of 12-boards, divided into 4 rounds with 3 boards each. You'll have 4.5 minutes to play each board, perfect if you enjoy a fast-paced game. They run throughout the day, from 7am to 1am Eastern. You have the flexibility to play multiple sessions based on your availability. You can also choose between Matchpoints and IMPs scoring.

Why play ACBL Speedball Pairs?

  • It's a fast paced, pairs game
  • Top finishers earn ACBL Masterpoints and BBO points
  • You can play with your favorite partner or form new partnerships

The nitty gritty

  • 12 boards, 3 boards per round
  • You need a partner to play - partnership desk available
  • Available hourly from 7AM to 1AM US Eastern Time
  • 4.5 minutes per board
  • ACBL Open Chart applies
  • Matchpoints or IMPs

Speedball Pairs start time

ScoringPacific TimeMountain TimeCentral TimeEastern Time
Matchpoints04:00 AM05:00 AM06:00 AM07:00 AM
IMP05:00 AM06:00 AM07:00 AM08:00 AM
Matchpoints06:00 AM07:00 AM08:00 AM09:00 AM
Matchpoints, IMP07:00 AM08:00 AM09:00 AM10:00 AM
Matchpoints, IMP08:00 AM09:00 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM
Matchpoints, IMP09:00 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM
Matchpoints, IMP10:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM01:00 PM
Matchpoints, IMP11:00 AM12:00 PM01:00 PM02:00 PM
Matchpoints, IMP12:00 PM01:00 PM02:00 PM03:00 PM
Matchpoints, IMP01:00 PM02:00 PM03:00 PM04:00 PM
Matchpoints, IMP02:00 PM03:00 PM04:00 PM05:00 PM
Matchpoints, IMP03:00 PM04:00 PM05:00 PM06:00 PM
Matchpoints, IMP04:00 PM05:00 PM06:00 PM07:00 PM
Matchpoints, IMP05:00 PM06:00 PM07:00 PM08:00 PM
Matchpoints, IMP06:00 PM07:00 PM08:00 PM09:00 PM
IMP07:00 PM08:00 PM09:00 PM10:00 PM
Matchpoints08:00 PM09:00 PM10:00 PM11:00 PM
IMP09:00 PM10:00 PM11:00 PM12:00 AM
Matchpoints10:00 PM11:00 PM12:00 AM01:00 AM

How do I play?

Click on ACBL World, then select the ACBL Speedball Pairs of your choice.

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