BPA MEMBERSHIPS FOR 2026

Memberships at General Level or higher grant admission to WBC.

JOIN THE BOARDGAME PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (BPA): To join the BPA, complete and submit the membership application and submit payment via the link on the confirmation page shown after you submit your application. The different memberships levels and their benefits, along with the costs, can be found at Terms and Conditions of BPA Membership.

The membership drive for 2025 is open from December 4, 2025 until June 15, 2026 for memberships which include admission to WBC 2026. General Level Memberships are only available from April 1, 2026 to June 15, 2026 and on-site at WBC. The rates are at their lowest from December 2, 2025 until January 31, 2026. Rates increase February 1, 2026 and April 1, 2026. After June 15, 2026 rates for payment at WBC 2026 increase and only Sustaining, General, and Guest Memberships can be purchased at WBC 2026 when you arrive.

Hotel registration for WBC 2026 is handled separately and opens January 15, 2026. See our Hotel and Travel Information page for details.

BPA 2026 Memberships: Below is a table showing the BPA Memberships by Level. The table shows # of registered Members, # of Applications received with no Payment, and # of Payments Received without an Application by Membership Level. All registered Members have been sent a confirmation email from the Convention Director. If you think you have completed the membership process (Application and payment) and have not received a confirmation email from the Convention Director, please contact the Convention Director at conventiondirector@boardgamers.org