ACL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Minor League Teams Challenger Bracket 

• Entry Fee: Open $250 / REC $250 
• Minor League Details

Qualifying Teams

• Any participating team that did NOT win at their State Championship/Club Championship 
• Must have participated in your States Minor League/Club Teams Championship
• All Rosters must be submitted/approved by the State Director/Representative 2 weeks prior to Worlds 
• If no State Representative is assigned to your state please email athena@iplaycornhole.com 
• All players are required to have a platinum membership   

Format 

• 2 Game Round Robin
• Single Elimination Bracket
• Amount of teams that will qualify for the final bracket TBD 

ACL Pro Teams Challenger Bracket

Qualifying Players

• All remaining PRO Teams that have not won a Signature event. 

Format 

• Double Elimination Bracket
• Max of 9 Teams 
• Amount of teams that will qualify for the final bracket TBD, final bracket made up of 6 teams.

Monday Big Blind Draw 

• Entry Fee: $30
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Qualifying Players

• All Skill Levels 
• 96 Player Max

Format

• Double Elimination Tournament

Payout: 

• 70%

ACL Pro Teams Quarterfinals 

Qualified Teams

• Signature Event winners
• Challenger Bracket finalists
• Max of 6 Teams

Format

• Single Elimination Bracket

• Pro Teams Details 

Minor League Teams Championship Bracket 

• Entry Fee: Open $750 / REC $500 / Bundle Open & Rec $1,000
• Minor League Details

Qualified Teams

• State Champion for each respective division (Open/Rec) 
• Challenger Bracket winners 

Format

• 2 Game Round Robin
• Single Elimination Bracket

Payout

• Open Prize Pool : Playing for a combined $20,000
• REC Prize Pool: Playing for a combined $10,000 

PRO Singles Challenger 

• Entry Fee: $75
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Qualified Players: 

• Players ranked 33-250 in Pro Singles Standings
• Former Pro Singles World Champions 
• All players qualified through Pro Singles standings will be notified via email after Signature #6 in Mesa

Singles Format:

• 8 Brackets
• Double Elimination

Payout: 

• Top 2 added into Main Event Brackets on Friday, 7/31
• 50% Payouts 

Tuesday Big Blind Draw 

• Entry: $50
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Skill Levels 
• 256 Player Max

Format

• (2) Double Elimination Brackets
• Winners of each bracket will play in a Single Elimination Championship

Payout

• 70% Payout 

USA Forces Blind Draw 

• Entry Fee: $30
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Qualified Players

• Military and first responders
• All players must verify service before participating in the USA Forces National Championships, USAC will verify Eligibility 
• Verify service eligibility by emailing anthony@usa-cornhole.org 
• More information coming soon

Format

• Double Elimination Bracket (Random seeding) 
• 14 Round Limit

Payout

• 70%

Mixed Doubles - Day 1 (Qualifying)

• Entry Fee: $100
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Qualifying Players

•  All Skill Levels
• Teams should be made up of one Male and one Female

Format

• Day 1: 4 Brackets Double Elimination
  • Seeded via Open standings 
  • Top 4 teams in each bracket move on to day two
• Day 2: Top 16 Double Elimination Bracket - One and Done Final
  • 8 Undefeated teams will be random seeded in spots 1-8
  • 8 Teams with 1 loss will be randomly seeded in spots 9-16

Payout 

• 70% Payout to Final Bracket

Pro Women's, Seniors, Junior Singles -  Challenger Brackets

• Entry Fee: $75
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Qualifying Players: 

• Players Ranked 33-75 in Pro W/S/J Singles Standings
• All qualified players will be notified via email after Signature #6 in Mesa

Singles Format:

• 4 Brackets
• Double Elimination

Winner of Brackets:

• Added into Main Event Bracket on Thursday, 7/30
• W/S/J Pro Status for 25/26 Season

Wednesday Big SWAP

• Entry Fee: $30
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Skill Levels 
• 128 Player Max

Format

• 4 Game Swap 
• Single Elimination Bracket (Blind draw pairing) 

Payout

• 70% 

Director Blind Draw

• Entry: FREE
• Hold My Spot Registration
• Hold My Spot closes 30 min prior to start time

Qualified Directors

• Open to Club, Local, Regional, and State Directors
  • Must have ran 1 ACL Points tournament by July 1st
  • Must have a Director membership (will be verified prior to start) 
• 128 Player Cap

Format

• Double Elimination Tournament

Payout

• $1,000 Total

Pro Doubles - Challenger Brackets

• Entry Fee: $150
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Qualified Players 

• Doubles will have 4 brackets for teams ranked 25-125 in Pro Doubles Standings
  • Players must play with the partner they have the most points with
  • Teams must have played in a minimum of two Signature events together. 
  • Exemptions will only be made if your qualified partner will not be attending the event.
    • This must be approved by ACL Staff prior to registration

• All former ACL World Champions who have not already qualified for the Main Brackets may play in their defending events challenger bracket.

• All qualified players through Pro Doubles standings will be notified via email after Signature #6 in Mesa

Format:

• 4 Brackets
• Double Elimination
• Seeded via Pro Doubles points 

Winner of Brackets:

• Added into Main Event Brackets on Friday, 7/31
• Earn Top 100 Pro Status for 26/27 Season

Player Engagement (P.E.P) Tournament 

• Entry Fee: FREE
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time
• Held in ACL HQ

Qualified Players

• Players that have achieved Level 5 and above in P.E.P points
• Check qualification HERE. 

Format

• 4 Round 14 Round limited SWAP 
• Single Elimination Blind Draw Bracket

Payout

• $5,000 Total
  
  

Open Women's, Seniors, Juniors Singles

• Entry: $50
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• ALL Amateurs Players 
• Any Pro Players not Qualified for W/S/J Main Events
• 64 Player cap per division 
• NOT eligible (due to overlap in time) 
  • Anyone qualified for the Mixed Doubles Final bracket

Format

• Double Elimination
• Seeded via Open W/S/J points 

Payout

• 70%

USA Forces Doubles 

• Entry Fee: $80 team (regardless of membership status) 
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Teams

• Winners of USA Forces Doubles via ACL Open events will be automatically registered 
• All players must verify service before participating in the USA Forces National Championships, USAC will verify Eligibility 
• More info coming soon 

Format

• (4) Double Elimination Brackets (Random seeded) 
• 14 Round Limited 
• Winner of each bracket moves to Final 4 Championship broadcast 

Payout

• 70%

BYOCrew Cup

Upper Division

• $200/4 Player Team 
• ONLY Captains pays registration
• Pro / Tier 1 / Tier 2

Lower Division

• $160/4 Player Team  
• ONLY Captains pays registration
• All Players must have CPI 7.25 and below
• Tier 3 / Tier 4 / Tier 5

Format

• 14 Round limited Games
• Double-Elimination bracket (Random seeding) 

Payout

• 70%

Mixed Doubles - Day 2 (Final Bracket)

• Participation in Day 1 Required
• Refer to Tuesday’s dropdown for details 

Payout 

• 70% Payout to final bracket

Pro Qualifier - Women’s, Seniors, Junior 

• Entry Fee: $100
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• Any Woman looking to qualify for ACLProW
• Any Senior (55 by Jan 1, 2027) looking to qualify for ACLProS
• Any Junior (17 or under on Jan 1, 2027) looking to qualify for ACLProJ

Format

• 3 Game Rounders, Top 32 (2-1) Advance to Single Elimination bracket 
• Each division will be run separately

Pro Determination

• Top 8 earn Pro W/S/J status for the 2026-2027 season 

Pro Women’s, Seniors, Junior Singles - Main Event 

• Entry Fee: FREE
• All qualified players will AUTOMATICALLY be registered

Qualified Players 

• Players ranked 1-32 in W/S/J Pro Standings
• Winners of the four W/S/J Challenger Brackets 
• All qualified players would have received an email

Format

• (2) Double Elimination Brackets
• Seeding will be based on Pro W/S/J Singles standings
• Winner of each bracket moves to Final Championship

Payouts

• Pro Payout Tables

Top 100 Pro Blind Draw 

• Entry Fee: FREE
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Qualified Players

• 2025/2026 ACL Pro Top 100 

Format

• Double Elimination bracket
• 16 Round Limited Games
• One-and-Done Finals

Payout

• Pro Payout Tables
  
  

USA Forces Singles 

• Entry Fee: $40
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• Military and First Responders
• All players must verify service before participating in the USA Forces National Championships, USAC will verify Eligibility
• More information coming soon

Format

• (4) Double Elimination Brackets (Random seeded) 
• 14 Round Limited 
• Winner of each bracket moves to Final 4 Championship broadcast 

Payout

• 70%

Open Women's, Seniors, Juniors Doubles

• Entry: $100
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• ALL Amateurs Players 
• Any Pro Players not Qualified for W/S/J Main Events
• 64 Team cap per division 

Format

• (2) Double Elimination Bracket
• Winner of each bracket moves to Final Championship 

Payout

• 70%

ACL Pro Qualifier 

• Entry Fee: $125
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• Players looking to qualify for Top 100 for the 26/27 Pro Season
• Must have a CPI 7.5 or over 
• Must be 18 by January 1st, 2027 
  • No more than (4) U18 in Top 100 
  • Pro Guide 

Format

• 3 Rounders 
• Players who finish 2-1 or better will advance to next set of 3 Rounders
• This continues until the field is reduced to fewer than 64 players 
• Single Elimination Bracket 

Pro Determination

• Top 16 Players will earn 26/27 Top 100 Pro Status

ACL State Top 5 Pro Qualifier 

• Entry Fee: $75
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Qualified Players

• Top 5 Ranked Pro players from each sate
  • That have not already qualified for the Top 100 for the 26/27 Pro Season

Format

• 6 Brackets
• Single Elimination 

Winner of Brackets

• Top 100 Pro Status for 26/27 Season

ACL Pro Doubles - Main Event 

• Entry Fee: FREE
• All qualified players will AUTOMATICALLY be registered

Qualified Players

• Teams ranked 1-24 in Pro Doubles Standings
• Top two from the four Challenger Brackets 
• All qualified players will be notified via email after Signature #6 in Mesa

Format

• 4 Brackets
• Double Elimination
• Seeding based on Pro Doubles Points
• Winner of each bracket moves to Final 4 Championship bracket

Payouts

• Pro Payout Tables

Tier 3 Doubles 

• Entry Fee: $100/team
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-7.25
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 3 Doubles
• 150 Teams

Format

• Double Elimination
• If there is more than 1 bracket, winners of each bracket will play in a Final Single Elimination Bracket

Payout

• 60% 

Tier 4 Doubles 

• Entry Fee: $100/team
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-6.25
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 4 Doubles
• 150 Teams

Format

• Double Elimination
• If there is more than 1 bracket, winners of each bracket will play in a Final Single Elimination Bracket

Payout

• 50%
  
  
  

Tier 2 Doubles 

• Entry Fee: $120/team
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-8.25
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 2 Doubles
• 128 Teams

Format

• Double Elimination
• If there is more than 1 bracket, winners of each bracket will play in a Final Single Elimination Bracket

Payout

• 60%
  
  

Tier 5 Doubles 

• Entry Fee: $80/team
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-5.25
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 5 Doubles
• 96 Teams

Format

• Double Elimination
• If there is more than 1 bracket, winners of each bracket will play in a Final Single Elimination Bracket

Payout

50%

Tier 1 Doubles 

• Entry Fee: $120/team
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-12.00
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 1 Doubles
• 196 Teams

Format

• Double Elimination
• If there is more than 1 bracket, winners of each bracket will play in a Final Single Elimination Bracket

Payout

• 70%
  
  

ACL Pro Singles - Main Event

• Entry Fee: FREE
• All qualified players will AUTOMATICALLY be registered

Qualified Players

• Teams ranked 1-32 in Pro Singles Standings
• Top two from the eight Challenger Brackets 
• All qualified players will be notified via email after Signature #6 in Mesa

Format

• 4 Brackets
• Double Elimination
• Seeding based on Pro Singles Points
• Winner of each bracket moves to Final 4 Championship bracket

Payout

• Pro Payout Tables

Tier 2 Singles 

• Entry Fee: $60

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-8.25
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 2 Singles
• 196 players Max

Format

• Double Elimination Bracket
• Seeded via Open points

Payout

• 60% 

Tier 4 Blind Draw 

• Entry Fee: $45 
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All players with a CPI range of 5.25-6.25
• 196 players Max

Format

• Double Elimination
• If multiple brackets: Winners of each bracket play in Final Bracket (Single Elimination)

Payouts:

• 50%

Tier 1 Singles 

• Entry Fee: $60
• Registration closes 6pm, Friday 8/1

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-12.00
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 1 Singles
• 512 players Max

Format

• PLAYERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF TIME WINDOW BY 8PM, 8/1 VIA CHECK-IN & EMAIL
• 12pm - Brackets A,B,C,D
• 3pm - Brackets E,F,G,H
• Double Elimination
• Seeded via Open points
• 9pm - ESTIMATED Final Bracket
• Winners of each bracket play in Final Bracket (Single Elimination)

Payout

• 70% 

Tier 3 Blind Draw

• Entry Fee: $45 
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All players with a CPI in range 6.25-7.25
• 196 players Max 

Format

• Double Elimination
• If multiple brackets: Winners of each bracket play in Final Bracket (Single Elimination)

Payouts

•  60%

Player & Director Engagement Dinner - 7 PM

Eligible Invitees

• Players who earned Level 7 in the Player Engagement Program 
  • https://iplaycornhole.com/pep 
• Directors who earned Level 7 in the Director Engagement Program 
  • https://iplaycornhole.com/dep 
• See invitational email with Location & additional details 

Additional questions contact: athena@iplaycornhole.com

Tier 3 Singles

• Entry Fee: $60
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-7.25
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 3 Singles
• 196 players Max

Format

• Double Elimination
• If there is more than 1 bracket, winners of each bracket will play in a Final Single Elimination Bracket
• Seeded via Open Points

Payout

• 60%

Tier 4 Singles

• Entry Fee: $60
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-6.25
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 4 Singles
• 196 players Max

Format

• Double Elimination
• If there is more than 1 bracket, winners of each bracket will play in a Final Single Elimination Bracket
• Seeded via Open Points

Payout

• 50%

Tier 5 Singles

• Entry Fee: $40
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 0.00-5.25
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 5 Singles
• 64 players Max

Format

• Double Elimination
• If there is more than 1 bracket, winners of each bracket will play in a Final Single Elimination Bracket
• Seeded via Open Points

Payout

• 50%

Tier 1 Blind Draw

• Entry Fee: $45 
• Registration closes 1 hour prior to start time

Eligible Players

• All Players with a CPI of 7.25-12.00
• Pro Singles and Doubles MAIN Bracket Players are not Eligible for Tier 1 Blind Draw
• 196 players Max

Format

• Double Elimination
• If there is more than 1 bracket, winners of each bracket will play in a Final Single Elimination Bracket

Payout

• 70% payout