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NATIONAL COLLEGE CORNHOLE CHAMPIONSHIP
March 2027
Michigan
The National College Cornhole Championship (NCCC) crowns the best collegiate players and teams from around the country. It provides scholarship money to students and the open format allows for any size college to participate. The ACL encourages colleges to develop cornhole groups whether they be social, intramural or club sport.
2026-2027 ACL College INFORMATION
How to Qualify for the National College Cornhole Championships
All eligible collegiate players are welcome to register and compete in the ACL National College Cornhole Championships!
While open registration is available to all eligible student-athletes, players and teams can also earn guaranteed bids into the National Championships through the following pathways:
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Win an ACL College Meet: 1st-place winners in Singles, Doubles, and Teams at any official College Meet earn a guaranteed bid in that respective division.
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Win a Sanctioned College Qualifier: Winning doubles teams at a director-hosted College Qualifier earn a guaranteed team bid.
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Win a College Event at an ACL Open: Winning doubles teams at designated ACL Open events earn a guaranteed team bid. (Check the ACL schedule for upcoming Open dates and event details).
No Qualifier Win? No Problem. Qualification events are the best way to earn your spot, but they are not required to compete. Any eligible college player or team may purchase direct entry into Singles, Doubles, and/or Team events at the National Championships.
(Note: All doubles and team partners competing in official college divisions must be students from the same college campus).
ACL College Meets
The 2026-2027 ACL College Meet Schedule can be found here. All players who meet ACL College eligibility are eligible to compete. There will be singles, doubles, and teams tournaments at each meet. Players are not required to play in all three divisions at the meet. All meets are free to enter, but some meets will require venue fees. Check each event page for details.
2026/2027 SCHEDULE
09/12/2026 - Tennessee-Knoxville
09/19/2026 - Adrian College
09/26/2026 - UMass Amherst
10/10/2026 - Iowa Lakes
10/17/2026 - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
10/24/2026 - East Carolina University
11/14/26 - Winthrop University
01/30/2027 - Oklahoma State University
March 2027 - National College Cornhole Championships - Michigan
*More Locations coming soon
9/12/26 | Tennessee-Knoxville
SCHEDULE
8 am: Check-in
9 am: Singles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
1 pm: Doubles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
3 pm: Teams (if necessary) 14-round-limited
LOCATION
UT Student Union (Ballroom A/B)
1502 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
CONTACT
Maverick Marmol |
Results Coming Soon
9/19/26 | Adrian College
SCHEDULE
8 am: Check-in
9 am: Singles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
1 pm: Doubles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
3 pm: Teams (if necessary) 14-round-limited
LOCATION
Adrian College Indoor Athletic Center
Creehan Ln, Adrian, MI 49221
CONTACT
Max Benedict |
9/26/26 | UMass Amherst
SCHEDULE
9 am: Check-in
10 am: Singles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
1 pm: Doubles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
3 pm: Teams (if necessary) 14-round-limited
LOCATION
UMass Campus Recreation
161 Commonwealth Ave, Amherst, MA 01002
CONTACT
Lucas Wildrick |
10/10/26 | Iowa Lakes Community College
SCHEDULE
9 am: Check-in
10 am: Singles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
1 pm: Doubles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
3 pm: Teams (if necessary) 14-round-limited
LOCATION
Smith Wellness Center at Iowa Lakes Community College
3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536
CONTACT
Jesse Grossnickle |
10/17/26 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
SCHEDULE
10 am: Check-in
11 am: Singles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
2 pm: Doubles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
4 pm: Teams (if necessary) 14-round-limited
LOCATION
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater University Center Room 275 (Old Main Ballroom)
190 Hamilton Green Way, Whitewater, WI 53190
PSRKING
Parking is free on weekends. The most convenient lot to park in is Lot 12. The address for this lot is: 120 N Prairie St, Whitewater, WI 53190
CONTACT
Cameron Weakman | j
10/24/26 | East Carolina University
SCHEDULE
8 am: Check-in
9 am: Singles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
1 pm: Doubles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
3 pm: Teams (if necessary) 14-round-limited
LOCATION
ECU Student Rec Center
300 East Seventh St. Greenville, NC 27858
CONTACT
Patrick Shirley |
11/14/26 | Winthrop University
SCHEDULE
8 am: Check-in
9 am: Singles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
1 pm: Doubles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
3 pm: Teams (if necessary) 14-round-limited
LOCATION
300 Technology Center Way, unit 205
Rock Hill, SC 29730
CONTACT
Dusty Thompson |
1/30/27 | Oklahoma State University
SCHEDULE
8 am: Check-in
9 am: Singles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
1 pm: Doubles (rounders to single-elim) 21-round-limited
3 pm: Teams (if necessary) 14-round-limited
LOCATION
Colvin Center Annex
1610 W Farm Rd, Stillwater, OK 74075
CONTACT
Colton Giarrusso |
Additional schedule details coming soon
College Eligibility & Roster Requirements
Student-Athlete Eligibility
- Student ID & Email: Must have an active student ID and official college email address from their institution.
- Class Schedule Proof: Must provide proof of enrollment for the active semester (or the semester immediately preceding an inter-semester event).
- Credit Requirements: Must have completed at least 9 credit hours (Undergraduate) or 6 credit hours (Graduate) during or immediately prior to the event semester.
- Age Limit & Waivers: Must be 25 years old or younger. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis by emailing a waiver request to the ACL College National Director.
Roster & Team Rules
- Institutional Unity: For all official ACL College Meets and the ACL College National Championships, all team and doubles members must be enrolled at the same college campus. Multi-campus or cross-institutional teams are strictly prohibited at these official college events.
- ACL Open Events Exception: The ACL hosts National Open events across the country throughout the season that may include college divisions or side tournaments. For these ACL Open events, institutional unity is not required, and players from different colleges/universities are permitted to team up.
Professional Status Rules
- ACL Pro Contracts: Signing an ACL Pro contract immediately forfeits college eligibility.
- Pro Spot Ineligibility: Any ACL collegiate player enrolled during the fall term is strictly ineligible to be offered or considered for an ACL Pro spot while actively participating in the collegiate division.
- Pro Chasers: College players who do not plan on returning to ACL College the following season can remain fully eligible to earn and retain Pro Qualifier points during their college career to pursue an ACL Pro spot for the next year.
- Junior Pro Exception: Junior Pro contracts do not affect college eligibility.
Tournament Longevity
- Championship Limit: A player can participate in the ACL College National Championships a maximum of 5 times.
HOW TO REGISTER
Register for college meets using the Cornhole app. Download the Cornhole app in the App Stores
Team Entry (4 players)
Doubles Entry
Singles Entry
The registration link for the 2027 NCCC will become available in Fall of 2026.
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT SCHEDULE
Details Coming Soon - Michigan - March 2027
