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This is the American Cornhole League, where community, competition, and connection come together in the most welcoming way. Whether you’re picking up a bag for the first time or chasing a championship title, you belong here. The ACL is built for all ages, all skill levels, and all walks of life, creating opportunities for everyone to play, grow, and be part of something bigger. From backyard games to the biggest stages in the sport, we celebrate every player’s journey. 

With every toss, every cheer, and every handshake, we’re building a community where anyone can play, and anyone can win.

 ACL Canada Player's Guide

Last updated 9/08/25

No matter your goals, local champ, rising star, or pro-bound, an ACL Player Membership opens the door to your next level. Track stats, earn points, qualify for events, and join a community that celebrates every throw. Whether you're here for the fun, the fight, or the future, there's a membership made for you. Pick your path. Let’s throw.

No matter your age or background, there's a spot for you on the boards.

• Juniors – Young athletes under 18 as of January 1st, 2026. 
• College – Current undergraduate students (full-time or part-time)
• Adults – 18+ (not eligible for college division)
• Seniors – players aged 55 and older as of January 1, 2026

Update your Player Type in your ACL profile to stay tournament-ready.

How to update your Player Profile: (Requires 2 factor authentication)

My Account > Profile Info: 

• Player Name > Email > Phone number with country code (15552223333)
• Gender > Female/Male (Needed for women's events) 
• Player Type > Junior/Senior/College/Adult 
• Date of Birth > Year/Month/Day 
• Location > Country > State > City 
• Player Service Background 

Player Engagement Program (PEP)

It’s a fun and easy way to earn rewards just by playing cornhole! Whether you're winning or just showing up to compete, you’re earning points every time.

Find all details about the PEP Here: https://iplaycornhole.com/pep 

How It Works

1. Earn Points Every Time You Play
You get points just for competing in ACL events:

• Local Club = 1 Point
• Regional = 2 Points
• State = 3 Points
• Open = 4 Points
• Bonus: 8 events in a month: 5 Points
  The more you play, the more you earn!

2. Track Your Progress
Your points automatically show up in your ACL Player App > My Account > Earned P.E.P., watch your score grow all season long!

3. Unlock Rewards
Hit point milestones and earn:

• Exclusive ACL gear giveaways
• Special event invites
• Recognition by ACL Pros
• $5,000 PEP Event at the 2026 ACL World Championships 
• Exclusive Player Engagement Jersey 
• Earn a set of ACL Pro Boards 

4. Climb the Leaderboard
Top players will be featured on a live leaderboard, so you can see how you stack up and celebrate your grind!

Why It’s Awesome

• Every game counts – no wins needed to earn points
• Motivation to stay active and hit new milestones
• Build the community – more games, more friends, more fun
  
  

Let’s Go!
Become a member today and start stacking those points.
More play = more rewards.

✅ Player Engagement Points (PEP) begin accumulating as soon as you compete, even if you’re not yet a member.
✨ With a paid membership, your points become visible in the ACL Player App and unlock access to exclusive rewards and milestones.

Be seen. Be celebrated. Be part of the movement.

Climb the ACL Open leaderboard, earn epic rewards, and prove you belong with the best. Every event is your chance to rise in the rankings, unlock exclusive prizes, and make your mark on the season. Anyone can play. Only the driven will win.

More details can be found here: https://iplaycornhole.com/openchallenge

ACL Divisions & Skill Levels

The ACL matches players based on CPI skill level, so everyone gets a fair shot and a fun game. As you grow, you can move up.

📈 CPI = Cornhole Performance Index —The CPI is the ACL’s official player rating scale, ranging from 1 (lowest) to 12 (highest). It offers a precise, dynamic measure of your performance beyond traditional skill levels.
📈 PPR = Points Per Round — the average number of points you score per round in a game. It’s a key stat in determining your progression.

View more information about CPI at iplaycornhole.com/cpi

❌ If a player does not yet have a CPI, placement will be based on other available information such as self-declared skill level, observation by an ACL Director, past ACL or league history, or starting in a default entry tier. A player’s PPR (Points Per Round) may also be used to help determine proper tier placement. Once the player has competed in enough CPI-eligible games, the system will automatically generate their official CPI, and future placements will be determined by that rating.

❌ Players caught creating a second account at a lower skill level and participating in ACL events at the lower skill level are subject to suspension.

💡Unsure where you fit? Ask your local Director. They’ll help place you where you can compete, grow, and enjoy the game.
Find your Club Director here: https://www.iplaycornhole.com/directors

Pro Division 

You've made it to the top. This is the highest level of ACL competition.

Pro players have accepted ACL Pro status and must compete in CPI based tiers at your Regional, State, and Open level events. Pros are the faces of the game, consistent, dominant, and dedicated.

Pro Guide Details can be found here: https://iplaycornhole.com/pro-guide

Tier 1 - (Formerly Open Division) 

This division is open to all skill levels, from Novice to Pro. It’s often used when events combine divisions or when maximum points are on the line.

CPI: 8.25 - 12.0
National CPI range.
*State & Regional Directors have autonomy for their CPI ranges to best fit their local player ranges.
PPR: 9.09
*Average National PPR as of 10/1/25

Directors may restrict participation based on your actual CPI level (ex: CPI range to not exceed or be below X). However players do have the option to play up at Regional, State & Open events. 

Tier 2 - (Formerly Advanced Division)

Top-tier players just below Tier 1 status. Consistent in all shots, slide, block, airmail.
CPI: 7.25 - 8.25
National CPI range.
*State & Regional Directors have autonomy for their CPI ranges to best fit their local player ranges.
PPR: 8.41
*Average National PPR as of 10/1/25

Directors may restrict participation based on your actual CPI level (ex: CPI range to not exceed or be below X). However players do have the option to play up at Regional, State & Open events. 

Tier 3 - (Formerly Competitive Division)

Talented players who know the game but are still chasing consistency.
CPI: 6.25 - 7.25
National CPI range.
*State & Regional Directors have autonomy for their CPI ranges to best fit their local player ranges.
PPR: 7.67
*Average National PPR as of 10/1/25

Directors may restrict participation based on your actual CPI level (ex: CPI range to not exceed or be below X). However players do have the option to play up at Regional, State & Open events. 

Tier 4 - (Formerly Intermediate Division)

Casual players with a developing feel for the game.
CPI: 5.25 - 6.25
National CPI range.
*State & Regional Directors have autonomy for their CPI ranges to best fit their local player ranges.
PPR: 6.80
*Average National PPR as of 10/1/25

Directors may restrict participation based on your actual CPI level (ex: CPI range to not exceed or be below X). However players do have the option to play up at Regional, State & Open events. 

Tier 5 - (Formerly Novice Division)

New to the game? This is your starting point.
CPI: 1.00 - 5.25
National CPI range.
*State & Regional Directors have autonomy for their CPI ranges to best fit their local player ranges.
PPR: 5.41 & Below
*Average National PPR as of 10/1/25

Still learning how to throw the bag and land it on the board? This division is great for beginners and first-time players looking for fun.

Directors may restrict participation based on your actual CPI level (ex: CPI range to not exceed or be below X). However players do have the option to play up at Regional, State & Open events. 

ACL Tournaments & Points

To earn ACL points, you must pay for the event and play at least one game.

This rule applies at all levels — Local, Regional, State, Open, and Pro.

Brackets Note:
If a tournament has more than 64 players or teams, it will be split into two or more brackets.
Each bracket will award points separately.

LOCAL Tournaments (Unlimited!)

Local tournaments include singles, Bring Your Own Partner (BYOP) doubles, and blind draw doubles.
If a tournament doesn’t award ACL points — ask your Director why not!

• Points are based on your final placement in the tournament.
• Your Top 24 Local finishes count toward your Club Ranking, ACL State Ranking and ACL Open Ranking.
• To count for points:
  
  
  • Singles must have at least 6 players
  • Doubles must have at least 6 teams

If there aren’t enough players or teams, the tournament will not count for points.

Monthly Regional Tournaments (Max 10 per Region)

Each month, a Regional Director can run up to 10 official ACL Regional tournaments between October 1, 2025, and July 19, 2026. These tournaments give you a chance to earn Regional Points and improve your ranking.

What to Expect:

• Regionals can include different divisions: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4, Tier 5 
• Tournament types may include: Singles, BYOP Doubles (Bring Your Own Partner), or Blind Draw Doubles
• Directors must offer at least 3 divisions (Tier 1, Tier 3, Tier 4) and offer at least 2 formats (e.g., Singles + Doubles)

How it Works:

• Regionals can be split  into multiple days of the month
  (Ex: Singles on the 1st Tuesday, BYOP on the 2nd, Blind Draw on the 3rd, etc.)
• To count for points, each tournament must have:
  • 6+ players for Singles
  • 6+ teams for Doubles
• Only your best Singles and best Doubles/Blind Draw finish each month count toward your Regional scores.

Membership Perks:

• Gold, Platinum, and Diamond ACL Members receive a $10 discount per event at  Regional, State, and Open events.

How You Rank:

• Your Top 6 Singles and Top 6 Doubles (BYOP or Blind Draw) finishes at Monthly Regionals count toward your Club Ranking (at director discretion), ACL State Rankings and ACL Open Rankings.

ACL State Tournament

Each state will host one official State Championship Tournament during the season, the biggest and most important event in your state. This tournament is where champions are made, points matter most, and bragging rights are earned.

What You Need to Know:

• Each state will host one ACL State Tournament this season.
• State Directors  event will offer the following divisions:
  • Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4, Tier 5 
  • Formats: Singles, BYOP Doubles, and Blind Draw Doubles
    
    
• Optional divisions like Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors (for ACL Local points) are encouraged but not required.
• All brackets will be seeded using State Points to ensure fair and competitive matchups.
  
  

Points & Rankings:

• Both your Singles and Doubles (BYOP or Blind Draw) finish at the State Tournament will count toward your ACL State Rankings and ACL Open Rankings.
  
  

State Championship Eligibility:

• Players must compete in the State Championship of the state they live in — no exceptions.
  
  

ACL Open Tournaments 

Open Tournaments are major 3 - day events held around the country. They’re open to everyone, from first-time competitors to top Pros, and offer a ton of memories, points, prizes, and competition.

Format & Divisions:

• There will be 14 ACL Open Tournaments this season - https://iplaycornhole.com/event-schedule/find-the-acl/event-schedule 
• You can play in as many Opens as you want!
• Events include:
  
  
  • Doubles (BYOP) – grouped by skill after Rounders games (ACL Open points)
  • Singles – by CPI level shown in your player profile  (ACL Open points)
  • Women's, Seniors, and Juniors Singles (ACL Open points)
  • Women's, Seniors, and Juniors Doubles (ACL Local points)
  • Blind Draw - by CPI level shown in your player profile (ACL Local points)
  • Additional specialty tournaments may be offered

Doubles Format:

• Teams play 4–6 Rounders games to be sorted into:
  • Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, & Tier 4
• Each Tier plays its own double-elimination bracket
• You’ll play at least 6 games total
• Payouts:
  • Tier 1 & 2 plays for cash prizes
  • Tiers 3 & 4 play for ACL prizes 

Singles Format:

• Players are placed into skill levels based on their ACL CPI level:
  
  
  • Tier 1 → (Formerly Open Division)
  • Tier 2 → (Formerly   Advanced Division)
  • Tier 3 → (Formerly Competitive Division)
  • Tier 4 → (Formerly Intermediate Division)
  • Tier 5 → (Formerly Novice Division)
    
    
• Each Tier plays its own bracket.
• Payouts:
  • Tier 1 & 2 plays for Cash prizes
  • Tiers 3 & 4 play for ACL prizes
  • Tier 5 play for Trophies 

Points & Prizes:

• Points earned at Open events count toward:
  • Your ACL Open Standings
  • Your ACL Open Challenge points
    
    
• Only your Top 2 Singles and Top 2 Doubles finishes at Opens count toward ACL Open Standings

ACL Women’s, Junior, & Senior Tournaments

ACL W/J/S Tournaments: At ACL Opens/State/Interstate events, Women, Juniors, and Seniors compete in divisions of their own, showcasing talent, passion, and the future of the game while earning National Ranking Points. These divisions also provide opportunities to collect points at both the Open and State levels, making every throw count toward your journey.

Format & Divisions:

• There will be 14 ACL Open Tournaments this season - https://iplaycornhole.com/event-schedule/find-the-acl/event-schedule 
• You can play in as many Opens as you want!
• Events include:
  • Women's, Seniors, and Juniors Singles (ACL Open points table) 

Points:

• Only your Top 2 Singles finishes at Opens count toward ACL Open W/J/S Standings
• Only your Top 1 Singles finish at State/Interstate events count toward ACL Open W/J/S Standings. 

The ACL believes that players should be able to have a choice when it comes to bags. The ACL has set guidelines and created a list of Approved Bag Manufacturers. Players are required to use properly stamped bags from this list for all ACL points events. If a player does not have bags on the list we ask for the Director to provide that player with an approved set.

For our full bag policy please refer to the following: ACL Bags Policy

For full details on the Player & Fan code of conduct, please review our code of conduct policy:
ACL Player & Fan Code of Conduct Policy

The ACL Club model is designed to enhance the experience for both players and directors. Under this model, players have the flexibility to compete in events hosted by any paid director, with their performance and rankings being prominently visible. Directors, on the other hand, will gain the capability to showcase club rankings through detailed points and various statistical metrics derived from the events they manage. This model aims to provide greater transparency and foster a more competitive environment within clubs participating in the ACL community. Click here to find a Club near you.

ACL W/J/S Singles Tournaments: At ACL Opens/State/Interstate events, Women, Juniors, and Seniors compete in divisions of their own, showcasing talent, passion, and the future of the game while earning National Ranking Points. These divisions also provide opportunities to collect points at both the Open and State levels, making every throw count toward your journey.

Format & Divisions:

• There will be 14 ACL Open Tournaments this season - https://iplaycornhole.com/event-schedule/find-the-acl/event-schedule 
• You can play in as many Opens as you want!
• Events include:
  • Women's, Seniors, and Juniors Singles (ACL Open points table) 

Points:

• Only your Top 2 Singles finishes at Opens count toward ACL Open W/J/S Standings (see Open points table) 
• Only your Top 1 Singles finish at State/Interstate events count toward ACL Open W/J/S Standings. (see State points table)

Note: W/S/J Doubles events may be added to Open and State events but will not count towards the National rankings. ACL Local points will be awarded.

Looking for where you stack up? The ACL Standings page is your hub for all individual standings across the league. Whether you’re chasing points, tracking progress, or following the leaders, you’ll find it all in one place.
*See USA Standings 

All Standings
Complete player rankings and points across all divisions
https://iplaycornhole.com/acl-standings 

PEP Standings
Player Engagement Program rankings

DEP Standings
Director Engagement Program standings

USA
Track every throw, every point, and every ranking across the United States. From local players to national leaders, the USA standings highlight the competition driving the growth of the game.

• Pro Singles

• Pro Doubles

• Open

• State

• Pro Women’s Singles

• Pro Senior Singles

• Pro Junior Singles

• Open Women’s Singles

• Open Senior Singles

• Open Junior Singles

• Player Detail

Canada
Cornhole is growing fast in Canada—and the standings prove it. Stay up to date on where you and your fellow Canadian players rank as the sport expands across the country.

Europe
Follow the rise of cornhole across Europe with dedicated standings for players and events across the region. Every bag counts as Europe builds its place on the global stage.

The 2026 ACL World Championships will be a multi-day event which will be held on July 27, 2026 thru August 2, 2026. (Tentative Dates)

QUALIFYING FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Anyone can play, anyone can win at the 2026 ACL World Championships.
The registration cadence will be offered to ACL Diamond and Platinum members first, then everyone else if open spots remain. 

To ensure competitive balance and proper placement at the ACL World Championships:

• Any player with a CPI of 0 and/or fewer than 10 ACL points events during the 25/26 season will be required to compete in Tier 1 events.
• Players caught creating a second account at a lower skill level and participating in ACL events at the lower skill level are subject to suspension.

⚠️ Note: Players without a CPI or 10+ events will not be eligible to participate in Tier 1 Blind Draws.

Any questions please contact us: https://iplayacl.happyfox.com/new 

ACL Events Schedule: Click here 

CPI Guide: https://iplaycornhole.com/cpi

Player Engagement Program: https://iplaycornhole.com/pep 

Open Standings Challenge (USA): https://iplaycornhole.com/openchallenge 

Open Standings Challenge (Canada): https://iplaycornhole.com/openchallenge-can 

ACL Player & Fan Code of Conduct: Click here 

ACL Bag Policy: https://iplaycornhole.com/about/acl-information/equipment-bags-boards 

Player Rules & Regulations: https://iplaycornhole.com/about/acl-information/rules-regulations 

ACL Pro Guide: https://iplaycornhole.com/pro-guide 

Find my Director: https://iplaycornhole.com/directors  

ACL reserves the right to make changes to the players guide at any time.