ABF - SFOB

Australian Bridge Federation Gold Point Event

Supplementary Regulations available by  30/09/2025

IMPORTANT NOTES:
In 2026 the Festival will begin on WEDNESDAY January 14th
The Seniors' and Women's teams Semi-Final and Final are one day each and are not qualifying events for Australian teams but do offer direct qualification to the playoffs which will be held in March and April respectively.  For more information about the playoffs see: https://www.abf.com.au/2026-abf-playoffs-announcement/

This year two venues will be used.  The Canberra Common is just over the road from the Canberra Rex Hotel.  Both venues feature onsite accommodation.

Canberra Rex Hotel
(All events excluding Australian Youth Bridge Championships, National Women’s and Seniors’ Teams Finals and Under 300/750 All-rounders)
150 Northbourne Ave Canberra.

The Rex Hotel has a fantastic early bird deal with rooms only available from $150 per night or $170 including breakfast for two people.   Early bird bookings must be made at least 30 days prior to arrival and are non-refundable and must be made with the SFOB booking code.  Please check the hotel terms and conditions when booking.  This link takes you to the booking page with the code https://reservations.canberrarexhotel.com.au/book/dates-of-stay?hotelid=76992&datein=01/11/2026&dateout=01/26/2026&identifier=SFOB

The Canberra Common
(Australian Youth Bridge Championships, National Women’s and Seniors’ Teams Finals and Under 300/750 All-rounders)
210 Northbourne Ave Canberra
On-site hotel accommodation: https://www.canberra-accommodation.com.au/our-hotel
Venue: https://www.canberra-accommodation.com.au/thecommoncanberra

For those wishing to stay at other locations and use public transport, a light rail stop (Ipima St) is just outside the venue.  The Rex is a 15-25 minute walk to most inner city hotels and restaurants

Food an beverage is available for purchase from the Rex Hotel.  Bridge patrons (not staying at the Rex Hotel) are kindly requested not to bring food or beverages purchased

elsewhere into the hotel for consumption on the premises as it contravenes Rex Hotel policy