CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT RULES & FORMAT

Tournament Overview

Get ready for a competitive and fun 16-Team Cornhole Tournament! Teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket, similar to a basketball tournament bracket. Each team consists of two players who will work together to advance through each round until a champion is crowned.

This event is designed to be exciting for both players and spectators, with cash prizes awarded to the top three teams.

Entry Fee
• $50 per team
• 16 teams maximum

Prize Payout
Total payout is based on full registration (16 teams).
1st Place: $350
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100

Tournament Format

There will be one complete tournament on Friday and one complete tournament on Saturday, with winners/prizes awarded at the end of each night.

Each night’s tournament will follow a single-elimination bracket format through the first two rounds—if a team loses in Rounds 1 or 2, they are eliminated from the tournament. If a team loses in the semifinals/Round 3, they will continue to the 4th round and play in the Consolation Finals for the 3rd place prize.

Rounds
Round 1 – Sweet 16 (16 teams)
Round 2 – Quarterfinals – Elite 8
Round 3 – Semifinals – Final 4
Round 4 – Championship Game and Consolation Finals/3rd Place Match

Team Structure
• Each team consists of two players
• Teammates stand at opposite boards
• Players alternate throwing bags

Each player throws two bags per round (4 total per team per round).

Court Setup & Measurements

Cornhole courts will follow standard American Cornhole Association guidelines.

Board Dimensions
• Board Length: 4 feet
• Board Width: 2 feet
• Hole Diameter: 6 inches
• Hole Center: 9 inches from top of board

Court Distance
Front of board to front of board: 27 feet

Pitcher’s Box
Players must throw from the pitcher’s box next to the board.

Equipment
• 8 total bags
• 4 bags per team
• Standard cornhole bags: 6 x 6 inches and 14–16 ounces

Each team will use one color set of bags.

Gameplay Rules

Starting the Game
• A coin flip determines which team throws first.
• Teams alternate throws until all 8 bags are thrown.

Scoring
Bag In The Hole (Cornhole)- 3 points
Bag On The Board - 1 point
Bag Off The Board - 0 points

Cancellation Scoring
Cornhole uses cancellation scoring, meaning opposing points cancel each other out.

Example:
Team A:
• 1 bag in hole (3 points)
• 1 bag on board (1 point)
Total = 4

Team B:
1 bag in hole (3 points)

Final score that round: Team A scores 1 point

Winning the Game
• Games are played to 21 points
• Teams must reach 21 or more to win

Player Conduct
Players should maintain good sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
• No distracting opponents during throws
• Stay within pitcher’s box
• Follow tournament organizer decisions