The Egyptian Bridge Federation
NBO recognized by the EGY Ministry of youth and sports and the EGY Olympic committee
The (EBF) is the non-profit organization regulating the game of Bridge in Egypt since 1968.
The EBF acts as a custodian, worldwide representative and mediator for Bridge Clubs within the country.
Promoting Bridge Excellence in Egypt
Featured Event
39th Cairo International Bridge Festival
Details are coming soon
About the
Egyptian Bridge Federation
Early of 1930 it started under the name of the Egyptian Bridge Association. But on the year 1969 It was emerged with the Chess Federation under the name of Egyptian Bridge & Chess Federation. Finally on the 4th of May 1973, the independent EBF was registered under number 19/1973. On the same year it was re-registered under number 28/1973 creating our present Egyptian Bridge Federation. The members of the board are elected every 4 years.
Egyptian Bridge Federation is recognized by International Organizations
World Bridge Federation
Our federation is officially recognized by the World Bridge Federation, the global governing body for bridge. This recognition allows Egyptian players to participate in world championships and ensures our adherence to international bridge standards and regulations.
African Bridge Federation
As a proud founder member of the African Bridge Federation, we represent Egypt in continental competitions and contribute to the development of bridge across Africa. The ABF oversees bridge activities in all African countries and organizes prestigious championships.
Arab Bridge League
The Egyptian Bridge Federation is an active member & one of the founders of the Arab Bridge League, participating in regional tournaments and fostering bridge development across the Arab world. The ABL promotes bridge culture and organizes competitions among Arab nations.
News & Updates
Latest Bridge News
Stay updated with the latest news, announcements, and achievements from the Egyptian Bridge Federation and our community..
World Bridge Series 2026
The event will be hosted at the spectacular MCK – International Congress Centre, one of the most important venues for major events in Poland.
9th World Youth Transnational Championships
open to players from all over the world. Team up or pair up with players from different countries
Small Federations Online Open Teams
The 2nd Small Federations Online Open Teams will take place on the RealBridge platform between
15 – 18 and 22 – 25 October.
Jordan Bridge Festival
23-28/9/2026
Open Pairs, Mixed Pairs and Open Teams
Pan Arab In-Club
more details will be posted soon
Saudi International Bridge Festival
5-10/11/2026
Jeddah, The VENUE Hotel
Open Pairs
Mixed Pairs
Open Teams
EBF Board 2024-2028
Dr. Amr Leheta ( President )
Mr. Ihab Seddik ( Vice-President )
Mr. Bernard pascal ( ABF President )
Eng. Sherif Helmy ( Member )
Mr. Mohamed Thabet ( Member )
The Game in Egypt
In Egypt, the game of Bridge is considered one of the most popular card games (kotchina) among young and old people, especially in family gatherings, summer resorts, cafes, and even sometimes in clubs. It is often considered the official game for groups that love cards but depend on thinking, not luck.
Why can it be said that the game of Bridge is important?
- It develops social and mental intelligence.
- It teaches patience and discipline (not any card is played randomly).
- It reveals personalities: people who like to take risks, who exaggerate in bridge, or who like to play it safe.
- It has a professional community: people play seriously and there are even APPS and Egyptian websites that organize online tournaments.
The common playing system in Egypt:
- 4 players only.
- Each round has a different type (there may be an agreed-upon order of rounds or according to the bidding).
- Number of rounds: usually 18 or 24 rounds (according to the table).
- Scoring is by points, and the first after the last round is the winner.
Bridge online in Egypt:
- Many young Egyptians play Bridge on:
- Mobile applications such as Jawaker, Tarneeb, Bridge
- Or through websites with online game rooms.
- Some people do livestreams on YouTube while they are playing Bridge.