ACO Majors Tour: Season 22
Play on the ACO Majors World Cornhole Tour
ACO Majors are the main cornhole tournaments of the Season, where all skill levels can play, with an opportunity for anyone to win. ACO members compete for World Ranking Points, and non-members can join in the fun through “play to play” tournaments like Bag Masters Quads.
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September 4 & 5 ACO Lake Charles Major
Burton Coliseum, Lake Charles, LA
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September 4 & 5 ACO Lake Tahoe Major
Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, NV
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September 11 & 12 ACO Atlantic City Major
Showboat Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ
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September 11 & 12 ACO Shipyard Major
Shipyard, Celina, OH
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Sept 18 & 19 ACO SoCal-1 Major
Pins ‘N Pockets, Lake Elsinore, CA
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October 2 & 3 ACO Spooky Nook Major+Pro Series
Spooky Nook Sports Facility, Hamilton, OH
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October 9 & 10 ACO Medford Major 1
Rogue Credit Union Community Complex, Medford, OR
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October 9 & 10 ACO Albertville Major
Sand Mountain Park, Albertville, AL
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October 16 & 17 ACO Owensboro Major 1
Bluegrass Fieldhouse, Owensboro, KY
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October 23 & 24 ACO Kansas City Major
Homefield Kansas City Showcase Center, Kansas City, KS
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October 23 & 24 ACO Chesterfield Major
Chesterfield, VA
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October 30 & October 31 ACO La Crosse Major
La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI
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November 6 & 7 ACO Long Island Major 1
Pickleball Heaven, Medford, NY
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November 20 & 21 ACO Ko-Kwel Major 1
Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, North Bend, CA
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November 20 & 21 ACO Tupelo Major
Tupelo Furniture Market, Tupelo, MS
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November 20 & 21 ACO Manheim Major
Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim, PA
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November 27 & 28 ACO South Bend Major
Century Center, South Bend, IN
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December 31, January 1 & 2 ACO Owensboro Super Major
Owensboro Convention Center, Owensboro, KY
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January 8 & 9 ACO So-Cal-2 Major
Pins ‘N Pockets, Lake Elsinore, CA
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January 22 & 23 ACO Knoxville Major
Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN
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January 29 & 30 ACO Medford Major 2
Rogue X, Medford, OR
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March 26 & 27 ACO Erie Major
Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA
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April 9 & 10 ACO Long Island Major 2
Pickleball Heaven, Medford, NY
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May 7 & 8 ACO Shipyard Major 2
Shipyard, Celina, OH
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May 21 & 22 ACO Toledo Major 2
Glass City Convention Center, Toledo, OH
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COMPLETED MAJORS FOR THIS SEASON
ACO Majors Information
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 full week 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.
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Points-Earning Divisions at Majors
Singles
Doubles
Seniors
Womens
Juniors
Coed Doubles
Big Blind Draw
NON Points-Earning Divisions at Majors
Bag Masters Quads (no ACO Membership required to play!)
Registration
HOW TO REGISTER
Choose an ACO Major on this page (above), then click the Registration button. Or click here to find all ACO Events, not just Majors.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the tournament as space allows.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
No ACO Membership required to play in Bagmaster Quads & Blind Draw!
ACO World, Player, or Starter Membership is required for participation in any ACO Division at Majors except Bag Masters Quads & Blind Draw, which is open to anyone – visitors, spectators or players!
Entry Fees
ONLINE REGISTRATION Deadline 30 minutes prior to tournament as space allows
JUNIORS – Free
SENIORS, WOMENS & COED – Retail = $55
- Starter Membership – No Discount = $55
- Player Membership – 25% Discount = $41.25
- World Membership – 37.5% Discount = $34.25
SINGLES – Retail = $80
- Starter Membership – No Discount = $80
- Player Membership – 25% Discount = $60
- World Membership – 37.5% Discount = $50
DOUBLES – Retail = $160
- Starter Membership – No Discount = $160
- Player Membership – 25% Discount = $120
- World Membership – 37.5% Discount = $100
No ACO Membership required to play Bagmaster Quads & Blind Draw – just show up and have fun!
Note that while we try to accommodate as many players as possible, venue restrictions limit our number of players, so on-site registration can not be guaranteed after the deadline.
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.
Purses / Payouts / Prizes
Division Purses & Payouts
Singles Division
$2,320 Purse
Trophy for Winner / Jersey if applicable
1st- $700 2nd- $500 3rd- $360 4th $200 Tied for 5th -$160 Tied for 7th -$120
Doubles Division
$2,320 Purse
Trophy for Winner / Jersey if applicable
1st- $350 each 2nd- $250 each 3rd- $180 each 4th-$100 each Tied for 5th- $80 each Tied for 7th- $60 each
Pro Series Event
$5,000 Purse / Owensboro $10,000 Purse
Trophy for Winner / Jersey at the end of Season if applicable
Womens / Seniors / Coed
Minimum $250 OR 50% Payout (Whichever is higher)
Trophies for Winners / Jersey if applicable
(Payout is based on “Online Early Registered Players” as of 11:59pm the 1 Sunday prior to the event)
Minimum Payout Based on $250
Womens/Seniors -1st- $125 2nd- $75 3rd-$50
Coed- 1st-$75 each 2nd- $50 each
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, $250 each – see eligibility below)
To be eligible for either bonus: Player(s) must have World Membership. The player(s) must be wearing one of the following ACO jerseys (from any Season) for the entire Singles / Doubles tournament:
(Each player from the wining team wearing the following jerseys will be eligible for a $250 Bonus)
ACO-Pro, Corny 40, Top Gun 20, Major Champion, Worlds Champion, State Champion, Pro Invitational, Player, and Lifetime Member.
Major Prize Jersey (purple jersey)
Major Prize Jersey (purple jersey)
A World Membership player will have the opportunity to win an ACO Purple Prize jersey by winning any Division at any Major during that Season.
If a World Membership player wins multiple 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 the Season 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.
Getting World Ranked
See the ACO Player’s Guide for more details on how your points from Majors affect your ACO World Ranking.
or:
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
Ticket policy
NO REFUNDS, all ticket sales are FINAL. No refunds or exchanges will be issued under any circumstances.
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
Play, Compete + Win Cash & Prizes!
ACO World Membership gives players the opportunity to compete in sanctioned tournaments, win prizes and payouts, and receive World Ranking, with the ability to enter the World Championships of Cornhole.
ACO Players Guide
Everything you need to know about playing in ACO Majors.
Find your local ACO Club
Playing in ACO Majors with your local club is much more fun than flying solo! Find one here.
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New to the ACO or Majors?
Start here.
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.
STEP 2:
Visit the New Member Page
After becoming a member, the ACO New Member page is where we walk you through your next steps, and introduce you to the Learning Center, where you’ll have all your questions answered about playing in the ACO.
STEP 3:
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.
STEP 4:
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.
