The NorCal Backgammon Championship

03/05/2025

The Players are Playin' and the Dice are Rollin' and the place is packed.. had to add a couple more tables to accommodate all the walk-in players. Everyone is enjoying the great venue at the Delta King -- Good Times! You can also stay up-to-date on the action via our website, click on The Action-Updates on the home page. Stay tuned for more live updates.

30/04/2025

Interesting turn of events -- Due to significant interest in this event, we have reached full capacity!!
Registration is closed – See you Spring/2026

28/04/2025

The countdown begins – just 4 days away! I’m so pleased with who and how many players registered for The NorCal. We have players from Oregon to the Mexico border, and all point in-between. It’s really turning into a spectacular event and I’m looking forward to hosting the best {little} tournament on the West Coast. For those that cannot attend, we got ya covered… we’ll post live updates here and on the website. Just go to the Home page and click/tap the blue icon. So.. stay tuned!

05/04/2025

The Menu – The Pilothouse restaurant aboard the Delta King features an upscale menu. We are delighted to host our Player's with catered food and beverages throughout the weekend. Please see the Menu here!

15/03/2025

If you're curious about our venue aboard the Delta King, docked on the waterfront in historic Old Sacramento.. check out this video!

The Delta King Paddlewheel Riverboat was built in 1927. The Delta King has been restored and converted to a Floating Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment on t...

11/03/2025

The Trophies are in, and they are spectacular! Take a peek....

03/03/2025

This beautiful board can be yours! Just enter and win at The NorCal Backgammon Championship! This beautiful luxury board, custom made by FMGammon, is sure to be a great addition to any player's backgammon set collection.

03/02/2025

Our goal is to provide players in the Western US and beyond an opportunity to play in a structured tournament where they feel welcomed and respected. Our Slogan – Organized by the Players for the Players. In our last event held in September 2024 we met that goal while adhering to our slogan. Attached are quotes from some of the players who attended that event. We Think We Met Our Goal! The NorCal in May 2025, will be even better.

20/01/2025

Mark your calendars! The NorCal Backgammon Championship is sure to be a great event! Aboard the Delta King River Boat docked on the Sacramento River, in historic Old Town Sacramento, home of the Gold Rush, w/plenty of chances to win $$, beautiful custom trophies, and complementary food and beverage. Visit our website for more information.

02/12/2024

Hello Players:
I’m pleased to announce the next --
NorCal Backgammon Championship
May 2 – 4, 2025
Aboard the Delta King River Boat
This truly special event will be held in Historic Old Sacramento aboard the Delta King river boat, docked on the Sacramento River waterfront. The area is rich in California’s Gold Rush history, with many shops, eateries, entertainment and much more. This is suitable for the entire family and/or friends. And is just 15 minutes from the Sacramento Airport and 5 blocks from the Amtrak Station. There are several links on the website that will guide you through the awesome experience. I've attached a flyer here with more detailed information
As is our standard – We are offering a high equity return on prize money, beautiful trophies and catered food throughout the weekend. In addition to the Main event and Jackpots, we’ve added a Doubles event. And more side events will be added as the weekend progresses.
We hope to see you next Spring!