2022-2023

ACO Majors Tour: Season 18

THE ACO IS HOME OF COMPETITIVE CORNHOLE AND THE PRO CORNHOLE TOUR

ACO Majors are the main cornhole tournaments of the Season, where everybody can play, with an opportunity for everybody to win. ACO cornhole events have players displaying all different skill levels at all different ages in more than one tournament.

STEP 1:

Become an ACO Member

If you’re not already an ACO Member, here’s where to start. Membership for the Season is valid through ACO World Cornhole Day, the last Saturday in July, annually.

START YOUR ACO MEMBERSHIP
STEP 2:

Register to Compete

Register to compete in any Division you want at each ACO Major tournament. Each has a different entry fee. Divisions include Singles, Doubles, Coed Doubles, Womens, Seniors and Juniors.

FIND A MAJOR BELOW TO REGISTER
STEP 3:

Make Travel Plans

Find discounted hotels rates, tournament details and more info to help you plan the perfect cornhole weekend on each ACO Major page.

FIND A MAJOR BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS

UPCOMING ACO MAJORS

April 7 & 8: ACO Las Vegas Major

April 7 & 8

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Las Vegas Major

Las Vegas, NV

Tournament Details
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April 14 & 15: ACO Cedar Rapids Major

April 14 & 15

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Cedar Rapids Major

Cedar Rapids, IA

Tournament Details
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April 14 & 15: ACO Dodge City Major

April 14 & 15

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Dodge City Major

Dodge City, KS

Tournament Details
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April 21 & 22: ACO Grand Traverse Major + Pro Series

April 21 & 22

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Grand Traverse Major + Pro Series

Grand Traverse, MI

Tournament Details
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May 5 & 6: ACO Mobile Major + Pro Series

May 5 & 6

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Mobile Major + Pro Series

Mobile, AL

Tournament Details
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May 12 & 13: ACO Happy Valley Major

May 12 & 13

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Happy Valley Major

Happy Valley, PA

Tournament Details
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May 12 & 13: ACO Mesquite Major

May 12 & 13

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Mesquite Major

Mesquite, NV

Tournament Details
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May 19 & 20: ACO Florida Major

May 19 & 20

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO FLORIDA MAJOR

Winterhaven, FL

Tournament Details
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May 26 & 27: ACO Branson Major + Pro Series

May 26 & 27

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Branson Major + Pro Series

Branson, MO

Tournament Details
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PAST ACO MAJORS

September 2 & 3: ACO Lake Charles Major

September 2 & 3

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Lake Charles Major

Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles, LA

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September 9 & 10: ACO Charleston Major + Pro Series

September 9 & 10

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Charleston Major + Pro Series

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Charleston, WV

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September 16 & 17: ACO Fort Wayne Major

September 16 & 17

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Fort Wayne Major

Fort Wayne, IN

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September 30 & October 1: ACO Enid Major

September 30 & October 1

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Enid Major

Enid, OK

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October 7 & 8: ACO Watertown Major

October 7 & 8

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Watertown Major

Watertown, SD

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October 7 & 8: ACO Ontario Major

October 7 & 8

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Ontario Major

Ontario, CA

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October 7 & 8: ACO Prince William Major

October 7 & 8

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Prince William Major

Manassas, VA

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October 28 & 29: ACO Springfield Major

October 28 & 29

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Springfield Major

Springfield, MA

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November 4 & 5: ACO Lubbock Major

November 4 & 5

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Lubbock Major

Lubbock, TX

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November 11 & 12: ACO Tupelo Major

November 11 & 12

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Tupelo Major

Tupelo, MS

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November 18 & 19: ACO Idaho Major

November 18 & 19

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Idaho Major

Pocatello, ID

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November 25 & 26: ACO South Bend Major

November 25 & 26

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO South Bend Major + Pro Series

South Bend, IN

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December 2 & 3: ACO Concord Major

December 2 & 3

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Concord Major

Concord, NC

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December 18 & 19: ACO SkillCon Major

December 18-19

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO SkillCon Major

La Vegas, NV

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January 6 & 7: ACO Owensboro Major + Pro Series

January 6 & 7

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Owensboro Major & Pro Series Event

Owensboro, KY

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January 13 & 14: ACO Beloit Major

January 13 & 14

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Beloit Major

Beloit, WI

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January 20 & 21: ACO Knoxville Major

January 20 & 21

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Knoxville Major

Knoxville, TN

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January 27 & 28: ACO Bradenton Area Major + Pro Series

January 27 & 28

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Bradenton Area Major & Pro Series Event

Palmetto, FL

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February 3 & 4: ACO Oregon Major

February 3 & 4

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Oregon Major

Medford, OR

Tournament Details
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February 17 & 18: ACO Greenville Major

February 17 & 18

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Greenville Major

Greenville, SC

Tournament Details
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February 24 & 25: ACO Spooky Nook Major + Pro Series

February 24 & 25

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Spooky Nook Major & Pro Series Event

Hamilton, OH

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March 3 & 4: ACO York Major

March 3 & 4

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO York Major

York, PA

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March 10 & 11: ACO Bentonville Major

March 10 & 11

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Bentonville Major

Bentonville, AR

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March 10 & 11: ACO Ontario Major

March 10 & 11

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Ontario Major

Ontario, CA

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March 17 & 18: ACO Legends Major + Pro Series

March 17 & 18

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Legends Major & Pro Series Event

Bryan, TX

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March 24 & 25: ACO Ann Arbor Major

March 24 & 25

American Cornhole Organization Tournament
ACO Ann Arbor Major

Ann Arbor, MI

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Play, Compete and Win Cash and Prizes!

ACO MEMBERSHIP GIVES PLAYERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS AND RECEIVE RANKING, WITH THE ABILITY TO ENTER THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF CORNHOLE.
START YOUR ACO MEMBERSHIP

ACO Membership Benefits:

  • Receive an ACO Membership Number and Welcome Email
  • Receive access to the ACO Members Login Site which allows you to view your own Season stats and manage your Player Profile
  • Be included in eligible online ACO Rankings lists
  • Eligible to earn ACO World Ranking points at ACO Regionals and ACO Majors
  • Eligible to be invited to compete in the ACO World Championships of Cornhole
  • Eligible to qualify for the Corny Forty (top 40 Ranked Players) and receive free entry into the World Championships
  • Eligible to qualify for the Top Gun Twenty (top 20 Ranked Teams) and receive free entry into the World Championships
  • Ability to purchase a customized ACO Player Jersey

Everything you need to know about playing in ACO Majors.

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About ACO Major Cornhole Tournaments

ACO Majors are typically 2-Day events and are the main points-earning tournaments of the Season to qualify for the World Championships on the last weekend in July.

Other points-earning tournaments throughout the Season include ACO Regionals and ACO Conference Championships. Non-points-earning tournaments are also available and open to the public for fun, competitive play.

See all ACO Events here.

Points-Earning Divisions at Majors

  • Singles
  • Doubles
  • Seniors
  • Womens
  • Juniors
  • Coed Doubles

NON Points-Earning Divisions at Majors

  • BYOP Quads
  • Hampton Farms Blind Draw

Typical Schedule & Start Times

The Schedule is always subject to change. Start times of events may be delayed if prior tournaments run longer than scheduled. All times listed are local time.

FRIDAY

Gates Open at 8:30 AM

  • 9:00AM  Pro Series Event Frame Games (at 10 designated Majors)
  • 9:00AM  Seniors / Womens / Juniors
  • 12:00PM  Coed Doubles
  • 3:00PM  BYOP (Bring Your Own Player) Quads
  • 5:00PM  Pro Series Main Event (at 10 designated Majors)
  • 6:00PM  Hampton Farms Blind Draw

SATURDAY

Gates Open at 7:00 AM

  • 8:00AM  World Doubles Pool Play
  • 9:30AM  World Singles Pool Play
  • 12:30PM  Tier 3 Doubles Bracket
  • 1:00PM  Tier 2 Doubles Bracket
  • 1:15PM  Doubles Main Bracket
  • 4:30PM  Tier 3 Singles Bracket
  • 5:00PM  Tier 2 Singles Bracket
  • 5:15PM  World Singles Main Bracket

Registration

Choose an ACO Major on this page to register to play, or click here for all ACO Events.

  • ACO Membership is required for participation in any Division.
  • ACO Social Membership (FREE) is allowed, but you will not be eligible to earn rankings, points or purses unless you obtain a paid ACO Membership prior to the start of the tournament.

Early Registration Deadline

Early Registration Online ends at 11:59pm EST, two Sundays prior to the event.

NO REFUNDS on tickets after Early Registration Deadline which will be two Sundays prior to the event.

Walk-Up Registration Deadline

Walk-Up registrations are available if space allows.
• Friday Walk-Up registration ends ½ hour prior to the start of the tournament.
• Saturday Walk-Up registration ends 8:00PM Friday (the night before).

Entry Fees

Singles

$40   Early Registration Online
$60   Late Registration Online
$80   Walk Up

Doubles

$80     Early Registration Online (per team)
$120   Late Registration Online (per team)
$160   Walk Up (per team)

Womens

$30   Early Registration Online (per team)
$45   Late Registration Online (per team)
$60   Walk Up (per team)

Seniors

$30   Early Registration Online
$45   Late Registration Online
$60   Walk Up

Juniors

$0   FREE Registration Online

Coed Doubles

$60     Early Registration Online (per team)
$90     Late Registration Online (per team)
$120   Walk Up (per team)

BYOP Quads

BYOP Quads
$20   Walk Up ONLY ($40 per team)

Hampton Farms Blind Draw

$20   Walk Up ONLY

Purses / Payouts / Prizes

Division Purses & Payouts

Singles Division
$2,000 Purse
Trophy for Winner

Doubles Division
$2,000 Purse
Trophy for Winner

Pro Series Event
$2,500 Purse
Trophy for Winner

Womens / Seniors / Coed
50% Payout
Trophies for Winners
(Payout is based on “Online Early Registered Players” as of 11:59pm the 2 Sundays prior to the event)

Big Blind Draw and Quads
50% Payout
(Payout is based on Walk Up Cash Only)

$500 Singles & Doubles Bonus

$500 Singles Bonus
For the Single Division Winner
(see eligibility below)

$500 Doubles Team Bonus
For Doubles Division Team Winner
(bonus split between 2 players)

To be eligible for either bonus: The player(s) must be wearing one of the following ACO jerseys (from any Season) for the entire Singles / Doubles tournament:

ACO-Pro, Corny 40, Top Gun 20, Major Champion, Worlds Champion, State Champion, Pro Invitational, Player, and Lifetime Member (Each player from the wining team wearing the following jerseys will be eligible for a $250 Bonus)

Major Prize Jersey (purple jersey)

Major Prize Jersey (purple jersey)

A player will have the opportunity to win an ACO Purple Prize jersey by winning any Division at any Major during that Season.

If a player wins Division titles at more than one Major during the Season, the ACO will create an additional “Multiple Championships Purple Prize Jersey” at the end of Season 18 for the player. This jersey will feature patches of the various Majors and Divisions won. Expect delivery prior to the World Championships for that Season.

A player will only be eligible to win a maximum of two FREE Purple Prize jerseys per Season. The player may request purchasing additional prize jerseys for a fee.

Tournament Formats

Tournaments are pool play with the top finishers from each pool advancing to the Championship bracket and/or Tiers. Most tournaments are Double Elimination.

Double Elimination

The loser of a match gets another chance to win by moving into the Loser’s Bracket. Most matches at Majors are Double Elimination.

Best of 2 of 3

Players play 3 matches, and whoever wins two of the games is the winner.

Pool Play Bracket

Players play 3 matches, and whoever wins two of the games is the winner.

Mini Pool Play Brackets

Small pool play brackets that are used to advance top finishers to the Champion Bracket, or advance next finishers to the Tier Pool Play Brackets. An example of this is the RPI (Ranked Players Invitational) at Worlds.

Tier Pool Play Brackets

These brackets are used to find the final two players who will advance to the Tier Championship.

RPI (Ranked Players Invitational)

A mini pool play bracket type to advance Singles players to either the Singles Championship Bracket, or the Singles Tier 2 – Tier 4 Championship Brackets

Getting World Ranked

See the ACO Player’s Guide for more details on how your points from Majors affect your ACO World Ranking.

View this Season’s ACO World Rankings here.

Important Notes

Important Notes

No outside food or beverage allowed at ACO Majors. Violations will result in removal from the premises with no refunds.

ACO branded apparel will be required in all Division championship matches on center court (live stream). You may wear a sponsored jersey, however, our 4” logo must be on the right sleeve.

ACO Video Release

By becoming an American Cornhole Organization member or purchasing a ticket or entry to any American Cornhole Organization event; You are giving physical permission to the American Cornhole Organization and its affiliates the rights of your image, and video or still, and of the likeness in sound of your voice as recorded on audio or video tape. Your image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed for ANY USE and You waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product. You also waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of your image or recording.

Prohibited Conduct

American Cornhole Organization may, in our sole and absolute discretion, immediately terminate a your membership privileges if we believe that you have engaged or are engaging in certain conduct, or have been alleged to have engaged in certain conduct, including, without limitation, conduct involving:

Harassment, discrimination, violence, intimidation, criminal activity or moral turpitude of a nature which, in American Cornhole Organization’s sole and absolute discretion, reflects or could reflect unfavorably upon the reputation of American Cornhole Organization.

Such a termination will be effective immediately and shall be without refund of any membership fees and/or ticket purchase fees.

In the event of any such termination, American Cornhole Organization will use our best efforts to notify you/the member of such termination. No terminated member may participate in any American Cornhole Organization events, nor shall any terminated member identify himself or herself as being a member of or being in any way affiliated with American Cornhole Organization.

Refund Policy

NO REFUNDS on tickets after Early Registration Deadline which will be 2 Sundays prior to the event.
Request must be emailed to registration@americancornhole.com

Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation, your funds will be refunded EXCLUDING all service and processing fees.

Item Transfer Policy
You are unable to transfer your ticket to another player nor to a future event

AS THE OFFICIAL GOVERNING BODY OF THE SPORT OF CORNHOLE SINCE 2005, ACO IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO SET CORNHOLE STANDARDS, ENSURE ITS INTEGRITY, PRESERVE ITS FUTURE AND ENHANCE THE CORNHOLE EXPERIENCE. ENJOY ACO’S VALUABLE BENEFITS AND SUPPORT THE SPORT YOU LOVE BY BECOMING AN ACO MEMBER. GAME ON!