18th - 20th September 2026
Overview
Dates: Friday 18th September to Sunday 20th September 2026
Venue: Weoley Castle Working Mens Club, 158 Barnes Hill, Birmingham B29 5TY
Entrants: 64 players MASTERS, 32 players INTERMEDIATES, on a first come first served basis. Players whose names appear on the following list will not be eligible to play as an Intermediate:
https://ukbgf.com/uk-tour-2026-intermediate-eligibility/
Once full, a reserve list will be in operation
This year we will be raising funds in support of a worthwhile charity, The Samaritans
Format:Friday night, Super, Mega Jackpots (four people or more required) alongside the Friday Night Warm-up KO
Saturday day, Swiss-style format for both Masters and Intermediates
Saturday night, Masters and Intermediates Consultation Doubles KOs, plus Super, Mega Jackpot(s) & Speedgammon KO for all
Sunday
MASTERS
At the end of the fifth round there will be 12 players with 4+ wins. A random draw will decide which 4 from the 20 players with 3 wins will join them for the Midlands Open 2026 Masters Cup
The Castle 2026 Masters Cup players will be the remaining 16 players with 3 match wins
The final 32 will play for the Harborne 2026 Masters Cup
Rules: UKBGF tournament rules will be followed
Registration for the event will be deemed as acceptance of these rules. The organisers reserve the right to deny entry to any individual as they see fit.
Registration, Fees and Side-Pools
MASTERS
Registration Fee: £50 (Includes buffet lunch on both Saturday and Sunday, teas & coffees & our BULLS trophies)
Entry Fee: £60 (100% of entry money will be paid out as prizes)
TOTAL £110
Optional Side Pools: £10, £20, £50, £100 (no more than two pools can be entered)
Side pool split Midlands 60%, Castle 30%, Harborne 10%
INTERMEDIATES
Registration Fee: £50 (Includes buffet lunch on both Saturday and Sunday, teas & coffees & our BULLS trophies)
Entry Fee: £45 (100% of entry money will be paid out as prizes)
TOTAL £95
Optional Side Pools: £10, £20, £50 (no more than two pools can be entered)
Side pool split Midlands 70%, Castle 30%
Friday night KO £10 entry, Side Pool: £10
Super jackpot £50 entry
Mega Jackpot £250 entry
Doubles Tournaments (payment of £10 per person) Side Pool: £10 per pair
Weoley Consolations Side Pool: £10
Last Bullring Last chances Side Pool: £10
Fees to be paid by 1st August 2026
Payments by bank transfer to Matthew Fisher. Click here to register
Prizes:
MASTERS
Assuming 64 entrants:
Midlands Open 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £1,250, 2nd: £600
Castle 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £650, 2nd: £300
Harborne 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £350, 2nd: £150
Weoley 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £200, 2nd: £100
Last Bull Ring 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £160, 2nd: £80
INTERMEDIATES
Assuming 32 entrants:
Midlands Open 2026 Intermediates Cup 1st: £400, 2nd: £180
Castle 2026 Intermediates Cup 1st: £300, 2nd: £130
Weoley 2026 Intermediates Cup 1st: £200, 2nd: £80
Last Bull Ring 2026 Intermediates Cup 1st: £100, 2nd: £50
Please note,
In the last two weeks prior to the tournament start, if a player withdraws and a replacement cannot be found they will lose both their Registration Fee & entry fee
Venue: Weoley Castle Working Mens Club, 158 Barnes Hill, Birmingham B29 5TY
Entrants: 64 players MASTERS, 32 players INTERMEDIATES, on a first come first served basis. Players whose names appear on the following list will not be eligible to play as an Intermediate:
https://ukbgf.com/uk-tour-2026-intermediate-eligibility/
Once full, a reserve list will be in operation
This year we will be raising funds in support of a worthwhile charity, The Samaritans
Format:Friday night, Super, Mega Jackpots (four people or more required) alongside the Friday Night Warm-up KO
Saturday day, Swiss-style format for both Masters and Intermediates
Saturday night, Masters and Intermediates Consultation Doubles KOs, plus Super, Mega Jackpot(s) & Speedgammon KO for all
Sunday
- Masters: Three knockout brackets:
- Top 16 players – Midlands Open 2026 Masters Cup
- Next 16 players – Castle 2026 Masters Cup
- Remaining 32 players – Harborne 2026 Masters Cup
- Weoley 2026 Masters Cup and Last Bull Ring 2026 Masters Cup
- Intermediates: Two knockout brackets:
- Top 16 players – Midlands Open 2026 Intermediates Cup
- Next 16 players – Castle 2026 Intermediates Cup
- Weoley 2026 Intermediates Cup and Last Bull Ring 2026 Intermediates Cup
MASTERS
At the end of the fifth round there will be 12 players with 4+ wins. A random draw will decide which 4 from the 20 players with 3 wins will join them for the Midlands Open 2026 Masters Cup
The Castle 2026 Masters Cup players will be the remaining 16 players with 3 match wins
The final 32 will play for the Harborne 2026 Masters Cup
Rules: UKBGF tournament rules will be followed
Registration for the event will be deemed as acceptance of these rules. The organisers reserve the right to deny entry to any individual as they see fit.
Registration, Fees and Side-Pools
MASTERS
Registration Fee: £50 (Includes buffet lunch on both Saturday and Sunday, teas & coffees & our BULLS trophies)
Entry Fee: £60 (100% of entry money will be paid out as prizes)
TOTAL £110
Optional Side Pools: £10, £20, £50, £100 (no more than two pools can be entered)
Side pool split Midlands 60%, Castle 30%, Harborne 10%
INTERMEDIATES
Registration Fee: £50 (Includes buffet lunch on both Saturday and Sunday, teas & coffees & our BULLS trophies)
Entry Fee: £45 (100% of entry money will be paid out as prizes)
TOTAL £95
Optional Side Pools: £10, £20, £50 (no more than two pools can be entered)
Side pool split Midlands 70%, Castle 30%
Friday night KO £10 entry, Side Pool: £10
Super jackpot £50 entry
Mega Jackpot £250 entry
Doubles Tournaments (payment of £10 per person) Side Pool: £10 per pair
Weoley Consolations Side Pool: £10
Last Bullring Last chances Side Pool: £10
Fees to be paid by 1st August 2026
Payments by bank transfer to Matthew Fisher. Click here to register
Prizes:
MASTERS
Assuming 64 entrants:
Midlands Open 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £1,250, 2nd: £600
Castle 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £650, 2nd: £300
Harborne 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £350, 2nd: £150
Weoley 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £200, 2nd: £100
Last Bull Ring 2026 Masters Cup 1st: £160, 2nd: £80
INTERMEDIATES
Assuming 32 entrants:
Midlands Open 2026 Intermediates Cup 1st: £400, 2nd: £180
Castle 2026 Intermediates Cup 1st: £300, 2nd: £130
Weoley 2026 Intermediates Cup 1st: £200, 2nd: £80
Last Bull Ring 2026 Intermediates Cup 1st: £100, 2nd: £50
Please note,
In the last two weeks prior to the tournament start, if a player withdraws and a replacement cannot be found they will lose both their Registration Fee & entry fee
