With registration open for this year’s U.S. Go Congress, organizers are highlighting a range of
options to help players keep costs manageable—especially as travel and lodging continue to rise.
The biggest expense for most attendees is housing, and one of the simplest ways to save is by sharing a room at the Marriott venue. Players can request roommates in advance, making it easier to split costs while also building connections with fellow Go enthusiasts.
Financial aid is also available for those who need additional support, with applications open to help offset registration and attendance expenses.
Young players, in particular, have access to significant discounts. Participants aged 17 and under can take advantage of special pricing, with North American youth able to use the code YouthReg2026 for $300 off—bringing registration down to just $99. International youth can use NonNAYouth2026 for a $150 discount.
Additional support is available through scholarships from the American Go Foundation, which are open to youth tournament players and college students ages 18–26.
For those planning to stay on-site, a limited number of $100 discount coupons—about 30 remain—are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
And in a welcome bit of added value, this year’s registration fee includes the banquet, eliminating an extra cost that attendees have had to budget for in previous years.
Taken together, these options offer multiple paths for players to reduce costs and make attending the Congress more accessible—whether through sharing space, applying for aid, or taking advantage of youth-focused programs.
photo: Pair Go at the 2025 Congress; photo by Phil Straus