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The Draw for the 2026 UK Backgammon Champions League took place at Midday Sunday 11th January.
It was recorded live on Zoom.  Here is the video of the draw.  
To view how players qualify for the 2026 Champions League click here. 
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2026 Qualifying Groups

Group A
Chris Rogers £
Ian Gwynne £
Diarmuid Gallagher
David  Sharp

Group E
Peter Bennet £
David Pritchard
Karl  Simpson
Jacob Sharp​

Group B
Dicky Biddle
Gaz  Owen £
Julian Minwalla £
Mark Calderbank £​

Group F
Eric McAlpine £
Jim Green
Steve Peers
Geoff Hall £​

Group C
Charles Hill £
Cecilia Rogers
Chris Jones
Alistair Hill​

Group G
Lawrence Powell £
Simon Baker
Mark Smyth
Ian Gray​

Group D
George Jacobs
Kev Peters
Paul Plumptre £
Ken Gibson £​

Group H
Geoff Oliver £
Phil  Doubtfire
John Tuzcu
Jeff Bale​

​ 2026 Recent Results

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​2026 Qualifying Group Tables:
You can view the qualifying group tables here:
​Full Group Tables, Results and Standings can be found by clicking here 

2026 Finals & Challenge Stage
The top two players in each group, 16 in total, progress to play in the Champions League Finals Stage
The two remaining players in each group, 16 in total, take part in the Champions League Challenge
All ties In the Final & Challenge Stages are a best-of-three 11-point format