Premier League

Various Venues: 12-13 September | 17-18 October | 21-22 November

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Premier League

- Takes place over three weekends in the Autumn

Held in various venues, September, October & November 2026

The event takes place over three weekends in the autumn, and acts as an international trial, with the winners and second placed teams of the First Division earning selection to represent England in one weekend each of the 2027 Camrose Trophy series. 

For the 2026-27 Season, the maximum number of players that may play in any team in Division 4 has been increased to 10. This means players wanting to try out the Premier League and experience playing with screens under international competition conditions but in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere can do so without needing to commit to playing in more than one or two weekends.

Any pair or foursome wishing to play in only one or two weekends can express their interest in playing and will where possible be formed into teams of up to 10 players to cover all three weekends. Please email comps@ebu.co.uk confirming the names of the players and which of the three weekends you wish to play in.

For current entrant lists and draws, see the Premier League page

To enter

Entries for Divisions 3 and 4 are now open and will close on Friday 14th August at Noon. Entries for Divisions 1 & 2 are closed.

The easiest way to enter is online through My EBU. Log-in and select 'Book Events' from the Utilities menu. You can also call 01296 317203 or email comps@ebu.co.uk 

Entry is for teams of 6 and costs £1,080 per team. Details of the requirements for free entry for Youth players can be found at https://www.ebu.co.uk/youth/entry-fees

Holders

2025

Division One: Janet De Botton, Artur Malinowski, David Bakhshi, Tony Forrester, Thor Erik Hoftaniska & Espen Erichsen (picture)
Division Two: Andrew Southwell, Catherine Curtis, Paul Fegarty, Richard Fedrick, Ben Green & Sebastian Atisen
Division Three: Alex Hannon, Ollie Burgess, John Carroll, Tom Hanlon, Andrew Bannock & John Dagnall

Start Time End Time Description
SAT 12 SEPT 10:30 12:40 Match 1
13:10 15:20 Match 2
15:40 17:50 Match 3
18:10 20:20 Match 4
SUN 13 SEPT 10:00 12:10 Match 5
12:40 14:50 Match 6
15:10 17:20 Match 7
SAT 17 OCT 10:30 12:40 Match 1
13:10 15:20 Match 2
15:40 17:50 Match 3
18:10 20:20 Match 4
SUN 18 OCT 10:00 12:10 Match 5
12:40 14:50 Match 6
15:10 17:20 Match 7
SAT 21 NOV 10:30 12:40 Match 1
13:10 15:20 Match 2
15:40 17:50 Match 3
18:10 20:20 Match 4
SUN 22 NOV 10:00 12:10 Match 5
12:40 14:50 Match 6
15:10 17:20 Match 7
Entry Fees
2026/27
£1,080 per team

Details of the requirements for free entry for Youth players can be found at https://www.ebu.co.uk/youth/entry-fees

Closing date for entries is

Master Points

Green Points are awarded in all divisions for matches won and drawn, as well as for final ranking in the division.

Venue and Tariff

The schedule and venues will be:

Weekend 1: 12th - 13th September 2026
Division 1          York Bridge Club - The Green, Acomb, York, YO26 5FG 
Division 2          Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club - 40 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1DL
Division 3          Young Chelsea Bridge Club - 21 Dalling Road, London, W6 0JD            

Weekend 2: 17th - 18th October 2026
Division 1           Tunbridge Wells Bridge Club - 40 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1DL
Division 2           Young Chelsea Bridge Club - 21 Dalling Road, London, W6 0JD  
Division 3           West Midlands Bridge Club - Marion Murtagh House, 909 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3EP

Weekend 3: 21st - 22nd November 2026
Division 1           West Midlands Bridge Club - Marion Murtagh House, 909 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3EP
Division 2           West Midlands Bridge Club - Marion Murtagh House, 909 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3EP
Division 3           East Midlands Bridge Academy - Old School, Chapel Street Spondon, Derby, DE21 7JR

Please note: If there are sufficient entries for a 4th Division, the venue hosting Division 3 will also host Division 4. 

Regulations and Conditions of contest