The Palm Beach County Sports Commission and the American Cornhole League (ACL) partnered together to bring The Palm Beaches its very first professional cornhole event, the 2024 American Cornhole League Kick-off Battle. From April 3 to 7, 2024, the Palm Beach County Convention Center transformed into the epicenter of the sport featuring the nation’s top professional players.
The ACL Kick-off Battle served as the season-opening event of the ACL Pro Series’ nine-event schedule. The world’s 250 best cornhole players battled it out in three competition formats: Singles, Doubles, and Teams. The professionals competed for over $100,000 in cash prizes as well as points towards their ranking at the 2024 ACL World Championships.
The ACL is the official governing body for the sport of cornhole. The ACL hosts over 25,000 tournaments per year and has an active player base of over 100,000.
In addition to professional players, the event attracted cornhole enthusiasts from across the region. Beyond the economic impact created by visiting attendees, the event also generated robust media coverage. The ACL Kick-off Battle was televised live on CBS Sports Network. The event also received television coverage on CBS and ESPN+ provided over 20 additional hours of coverage.
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission consistently hosts over 40 different sports annually. This groundbreaking partnership allowed cornhole to become a prominent addition to that roster.
Standing at 350,000-square-feet the competition’s host site, the Palm Beach County Convention Center, is one of the county’s most versatile facilities. The Convention Center transformed into a state-of-the-art cornhole venue with 90 sets of cornhole boards and four courts designed specifically for livestreaming. Located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, the Convention Center is conveniently located near a bustling nightlife and dining scene.
