The 42nd US Go Congress lands at the Boston Marriott Newton July 25 to August 1, 2026. If you've been on the fence, this is the week to commit.
Register now at gocongress.org - early bird closes at the end of May 1 Pacific Time (3 AM Eastern, May 2), with rates rising right after.
What You Get by Registering Early
Lock it in before the end of May 1 and you get:
- $499 Adult Member rate - locked before the May 2 increase
- $99 Youth registration (ages 17 and under) - apply promo code
YouthReg2026 at checkout to take $300 off the $399 youth base rate - Discounted Young Adult rate ($399 base, ages 18-22)
- Exclusive digital Go bundle - premium discount coupons for GoMagic, AI Sensei, OGS, European Go Journal, and Tsumego Dragon. The Go Magic coupon alone is valued at $20.
What's New at This Year's Congress
🎉 Banquet now INCLUDED! Previously a separate fee, the closing banquet is now bundled into your registration!
The Skittles Room. A massive, dedicated 24/7 space where the "shhh" rule does not apply. Post-game analysis, pro-staffed reviews during key hours, side tournaments, simuls, and self-paired pickup games at all hours. If the main hall is the focused mind of the Congress, the Skittles Room is its beating heart.
A streamlined schedule. New this year: a drop-in warm-up tournament on opening Saturday, with pros available for game reviews in the afternoon. Schedule details, pro assignments, and room locations will be live in the Yapp mobile app.
Boston, your way. No campus-style meal plans this year. Players have full flexibility - dine at the hotel's Riverbend Bar & Grille, hit the Starbucks lobby kiosk, or explore highly rated nearby spots like Ward 4, Knotty Pine, Mida, and The Capital Grille.
A great venue, a great area. The Charles River's Lakes District is right there for paddling, walking, and biking. Harvard and MIT are 15 minutes away. Downtown Boston, Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall, and harbor cruises are 20 minutes away. Organizers are also planning a pickleball tournament and group outings.
Who's coming. Curious who you'll be playing? The Who's Registered To Play page on Leago is live and updated regularly.
The Pros Are Coming
Eight professionals and one very strong amateur will headline a week of lectures, game reviews, simultaneous exhibitions, and pro-led side events. The roster:
Special Guests
- Michael Redmond 9P - the only Westerner ever to reach 9-dan through the Nihon Ki-in system, longtime teacher and commentator
- Yeonwoo Cho 2P - aka Go Pro Yeonwoo!
- In-seong Hwang 8d (amateur) - very popular teach of American Yunguseng Dojang (AYD) fame.
Pros
- Feng Yun 9P
- Yoonyoung Kim 8P
- Ryan Li 4P
- Alex Qi 3P
- Michael Chen 2P
- Guanyu Song 1P
A full schedule of 19 professional lectures is on the docket, with topics ranging from haengma and tesuji fundamentals to long-distance fighting, the 2025 World Championships recap, and recognizing decisive moments.
Register Today!
Rates go up at 3 AM Eastern on May 2 (midnight Pacific, end of May 1). We'll see you in Boston! 🪷
Trevor Morris is co-directing the 42nd US Go Congress in Boston with Audrey Wang, with indispensable help and coordination from the AGA Congress Liaison, Eric Wainwright.