The 30th Mind Sports Olympiad will take place in London on 22–30 August 2026 at Mercure Hotel, Earls Court.

Join us for nine days of world-class mind sports, open to players of all ages and abilities.

What’s happening

• Rapid FIDE-rated Chess – 22 & 23 August
• Catan Tournament – 22 August
• Scrabble Tournament – 23 August
• Backgammon Team Championships – 24-26 August
• Backgammon World Individual Championships – 27-30 August

As usual, we’ll be running a wide range of tournaments across many popular games, including:
Poker, Azul, Carcassonne, Draughts, Perudo, Monopoly, Quoridor, Rummikub, Splendor, Ticket to Ride, Wingspan and much more!

We’ll be searching for our best all-rounder in the 30th Pentamind World Championship!

Why take part?

• 🥇 Medals awarded in all tournaments
• 🌍 Multiple World Championships
• 💰 Cash prizes in selected events
• 👨‍👩‍👧 All ages welcome – junior medals
• 🎲 A friendly, international atmosphere with players from around the world

Full schedule and registration details will be announced soon.

Whether you’re a serious competitor or just love games, the Mind Sports Olympiad is a unique chance to play, compete, and connect.

Come and be part of it this August in London at the Mercure Hotel – click for details on MSO discounted rates for rooms!

The 2026 MSO is partnered with World Backgammon Federation World Team Championship & Individual Championship