32-player format
8 Groups of 4 and a straight knockout thereafter. Seats are capped to keep the rounds tight. Expect double elimination, cash prizes and plenty of railbirds.
BREAKS, TAKES AND THE HIGHEST OF STAKES
Backgammon and Wax
Welcome to
Backgammon and wax
The UK's ONLY tournament event played out to a soundtrack of LIVE DJ's playing STRICTLY VINYL.
Join our ever growing community at the FRIENDLIEST AND FUNKIEST backgammon events in the country.
DJ's
Some of LDN's heaviest selectors flipping all the good good. No playlists, just needle to groove.
Open To all
Whether a seasoned player or a curious first-timer, come and roll with us! Doc Brown on the mic running the session, rules refreshers, with quick lessons.
Upcoming events
Come Roll With Us
South East London
Backgammon & Wax x The Wheel Up Soundsystem @ The Fox & Firkim
Sunday • 29 Mar 2026 • 14:00
Central London
Backgammon and Wax @ Century Club
Tuesday • 31 Mar 2026 • 18:30
East London
Backgammon & Wax @ The Horse & Groom
Friday • 10 Apr 2026 • 18:00
South East London
Backgammon & Wax @ The Prince Of Peckham
Tuesday • 14 Apr 2026 • 19:00
West London
Backgammon and Wax @ Mason & Fifth
Sunday • 19 Apr 2026 • 16:00 – 20:00
Central London
Backgammon and Wax @ Century Club
Tuesday • 28 Apr 2026 • 19:00 – 23:00
As featured in
Press Highlights
The Times
Backgammon and Wax has been featured in The Times as part of the UK’s backgammon revival.
Read on The Times
The Big Issue
Rick Edwards explains how backgammon hooked him, even after losing repeatedly on the Great Wall of China.
Read in The Big Issue
About
How it Started...
Founded in April 2025, Backgammon and Wax began as a simple idea to enable connection in a disconnected world. Created by actor, rapper and comedian Doc Brown and DJ, music supervisor and podcast host Jeremy 'Uncle Vibes” Newton, the night blends backgammon, records and a shared space.
What started as a one-off event on the rooftop of Soho's Century Club has quickly grown into a welcoming community for a diverse crowd who value conversation, competition and connection in the real world.
