This is a knockout event, with matches played exclusively online. It is for teams of four, from a squad of six all of whom are members of their own federation and a majority of one of the ‘home unions’. Matches prior to the semi-finals will be played over 24 boards, the semi-finals and the final being 32 boards. A Plate competition is available for teams which lose their first match, so everyone is guaranteed at least two matches. There will be no prize money, but the winning team in the Cup competition will receive free entry to the competition in the following year.
Current results
To enter
By entering an EBU congress or event you agree to abide by the terms and conditions set out in the Terms and Conditions document.
The entries for the 2025-26 competition are now closed.
Please enter online through My EBU via email comps@ebu.co.uk or by calling 01296 317203.
Full payment must be made at the time of entering. Those who play in an event without having entered and paid beforehand will be subject to an additional financial penalty of £20.
Holders
2025 Cup - Ben Norton, João Campos, Adriano Rodrigues & Stefano Tommasini
2025 Plate - Patrick Shields (captain), Garry Watson, Alastair Catchpole, Jack Armorgie & Paul Denning
| 2026 Cup Timetable | To be completed |
|---|---|
| R1 | 20th April 2026 |
| R2 | 8th June 2026 |
| R3 | 27th July 2026 |
| Quarter Finals | 14th September 2026 |
| Semi Finals | 26th October 2026 |
| Finals | 7th December 2026 |
| 2026 Plate Timetable | To be completed |
| Round 1 | 15th June 2026 |
| Round 2 | 27th July 2026 |
| Quarter Final | 14th September 2026 |
| Semi Final | 26th October 2026 |
| Final | 10th December 2026 |
| The entry fee for 2026 is £39 per team |
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| The entry fee for 2027 is £44 per team |
| Half-price entry is available to junior players on a pro rata basis. |
Master Points
Main competition:
| Round | I | II | III | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final |
| Green Points | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Plate competition:
| Round | I | II | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final |
| Blue Points | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Agreements
Level 4 agreements are permitted in this event.
Venue and Tariff
All matches are played online and organised privately
Previous results
The EBU Archive listing the past winners
2025 results: Cup | Plate
2024 results: Cup | Plate
2023 results: Cup | Plate
2022 results: Cup | Plate
2021 results: Cup | Plate
2020 results: Cup | Plate
2019 results: Cup | Plate
2018 results: Cup | Plate
2017 results: Cup | Plate
2016 results: Cup | Plate
2015 results: Cup
2014 results: No Competition
2013 results: Cup
Downloads
- Regulations for Rulings and Appeals in Matches Played Privately
- Specific Regulations for this Event
- EBU Knockout and League Competitions General Regulations
- General Regulations for Rulings Online
Find a partner/team mates
If you are looking for a partner or team mates for this competition, please use the new Partnership forum