▼Tournament Outline ▼Pre-registration ▼On-site Registration ▼Post-Declaration Process
Tournament Outline
One player each from the Open Class and Intermediate Class will be invited to participate in the Las Vegas Open 2026, scheduled to be held from October 7 to 12, 2026.
The main event begins on October 10. Please refer to the official tournament information (PDF) for details.
Please note that participants in this challenge will not be eligible to play in the “33rd Oi Tournament” held from October 10 to 12.
Tournament System
Players who wish to receive participation support must submit a Challenge Declaration.
Open Class
Among the declared players, the winner will be determined as follows:
- The highest finisher in the Knockout Stage of the 54th Japan Open
- If no eligible player, the highest finisher in the Knockout Stage of the 2nd Tokyo Open
- In case of a tie, the higher-ranked player in the League Stage of the 54th Japan Open will be selected
Intermediate Class
Among the declared players, the winner will be determined as follows:
- The highest finisher in the Main Stage of the Intermediate 2026 tournament
- In case of a tie, the higher-ranked player based on preliminary results will be selected
- If a player participates in both Day 1 and Day 2 preliminaries, the better result will be used
Eligibility
JBS members only.
Declaration Fee
- JBS Members: ¥20,000
(¥20,800 for credit card payments)
Prizes
Open Winner
Support for participation in the “Las Vegas Open 2026”
Intermediate Winner
Support for participation in the “Las Vegas Open 2026 Intermediate”
The main event entry fee (USD 900 for Open, USD 450 for Intermediate) and accommodation fee (USD 149 per night) will be waived.
Please note that travel expenses are to be borne by the participant.
Accommodation will be shared between the Open Champion and the Intermediate Champion.
If either requests a private room, separate rooms will be arranged, and half of the accommodation cost will be borne by the participant.
Pre-Registration
Entry Period
April 22, 2026 (19:00) – May 3, 2026 (13:00)
How to Enter
Please access the application form via the announcement
“Las Vegas Challenge Announced!” on this special website
On-site Registration
Entry Period
May 3, 2026 (11:00 – 13:00)
Location
General Reception at BACKGAMMON FESTIVAL
How to Enter
Please fill in your name on the entry form and pay the required fee
(Cash only)
Post-Declaration Process
Confirmation of Declaration
The list of declared players will be finalized at 13:00 on May 3, 2026
Please check that your name appears on the Las Vegas Challenge Declaration List page
If your name is not listed, your entry has not been completed
Please contact the tournament organizers immediately
Awards Ceremony
Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on
May 5, 2026 at 19:00
We kindly encourage your attendance