Learn To Play Bridge
Looking for a fun new challenge? Bridge is the world’s most popular mindsport—easy to learn, endlessly rewarding, and a great way to meet new people. More than just a game, Bridge boosts memory, sharpens thinking, supports lifelong brain health, and helps you build lasting friendships.
Join the fun, build friendships, and start your bridge journey with lessons at a club near you—or learn online today!
What is Bridge?
Bridge is the most popular card game in the world played by millions including Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Martina Navratilova, Omar Sharif and even James Bond. Bridge provides an excellent mechanism to improve: logical thinking skills, mathematical ability, memory, teamwork, social skills, concentration, critical thinking ability, communication skills, problem-solving ability; inferential reasoning and is all inclusive.
The Benefits of Bridge
Bridge is a highly social game providing opportunities to make new friends and build lasting relationships. It is a game for all ages that is proven to improve mental health due to the need for problem solving, memory and concentration. Whether you are looking for an intellectual challenge or to just have some fun, bridge offers it all
How is bridge played?
For an introduction to how bridge is played please check out our How to play page.
Lessons
It is recommended that you attend a beginners’ course either at your local club or online. These normally run for 4-6 weeks. Check out some of the upcoming lessons below or find your local bridge club with our ‘Find a Club‘ feature or find a teacher in our list of ABF Teachers on the ABF Teachers page.
Other Education Resources
For more information and resources on how to play Bridge, check out our Education Resources page.
Upcoming Club Lessons
| Sydney Bridge Club | $159, 6 x 2-hour lessons Monday, Tuesday or Thursday | Monday, 13th October 10am-12.30pm Surry Hills, NSW. Tuesday, 14th October 7pm-9.30pm Surry Hills, NSW. Thursday, 16th October 10am-12.30pm Ashfield, NSW. |
| North Shore Bridge Club | $150 2-hour lessons Practice sessions on Thursdays 10:00am East Lindfield. NSW | Commencing Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 10am-12pm. |
| North Shore Bridge Club | $150 2-hour lessons Practice sessions on Mondays 7-9 pm East Lindfield. NSW | Commencing Saturday, 14 February, 2026 9.30am-11.30am |
| Mackay Contract Bridge Club | $35 or $30.00 on presentation of our flyer from our website. 7 week course (2 hours pw) Mackay, Qld | Beginner lessons - come & learn the world's best card game. No card game experience required. Tea & coffee provided. Commencing Thursday 3rd February.2026 6.30pm Diane Morgan bridgemackay@gmail.com 0427 574 328 |
| Gunnedah | Free supervised play sessions As a follow up to our 4 free Beginner Bridge lessons held during September, we are running free weekly supervised play sessions. The aim is to have these players ready to participate in a social game on the day of our Xmas luncheon. | 16 October - 11 December Di Hasler 0409 394 596 |
| Waverley Bridge Club | $160 for all 8 weeks - $20 per Lesson Melbourne, Vic | Our 2026 Beginners Bridge Classes are now open for enrolment, with three convenient times available: Tuesdays 10am (from Feb 3), Thursdays 6:30pm (from Feb 5), and Saturdays 10am (from Feb 7). The 8-week course includes all study materials, two complimentary play vouchers, a name badge, and expert teaching from ABF-accredited instructors. Spots are limited to 20 per class, so book early to secure your place! Nik Naumovski office@waverleybridgeclub.com.au (03) 9807 6502 |
| On-demand Beginner Bridge (for the complete beginner) $49 includes videos and quizzes. » Buy Online Lessons Online Intermediate Bridge Lessons with Will Jenner-O'Shea. Attend in person or register and get sent the recording to watch at your leisure. Lessons are $17 members and $20 visitors. » Current Schedule. | North Shore BC |  |
| Joan Butts | Joan Butts Bridge |  |
| Laura Ginnan and Peter Hollands | Real Deal Bridge |  |
| Paul Marston | Grand Slam Bridge |  |
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