The Next Generation Of Arcade Basketball
The commercial route gold standard engineered with a 49" LCD backboard, automated worldwide leaderboards, and tournament-grade durability built to maximize revenue.
Explore The Elite Machine
Hover or tap any pulsing hotspot marker to inspect official hardware components and venue-proven features in the side inspector.
49" Immersive Digital Backboard
Commercial-grade full HD monitor built for showcasing your promotions, sponsor messages, or custom content – all easily managed through a simple operator dashboard.
Coast-To-Coast Elite Hoops
Over 100+ certified sports bars, entertainment complexes, and venues feature the Pop-A-Shot Elite.
Daily Leaderboard
Leaderboard resets daily at 11:59 PM PST
2027 National Championship Series
The battle for arcade basketball supremacy returns. Head-to-head arcade showdowns on official Pop-A-Shot Elite commercial units across 8 premier nationwide qualifier stops. Top sharpshooters punch their tickets directly to the finals.
2027 Qualifier Schedule
Three Additional Qualifiers Dropping Soon for July, August, and September • Details Revealed Shortly
Other Virtual Events
Moneyball Shootout
7-day bracket play. $1,700 cash purse across 2 divisions on connected Elite machines.
Beat The Boss
Chased benchmark target score of 164 set by champion Mitch Phillis.
The Pop-Up Arcade
An interactive, mobile arena loaded with 6 synced Pop-A-Shot Elite cabinets. Complete with silent generator power, custom 49" displays, and synchronized head-to-head tournament play for festivals, brand activations, and private events.
Season 3 Live In Competition Right Now
Nationwide Virtual Hoops League
We are right in the middle of active Season 3 play! Step up to any commercial Pop-A-Shot Elite cabinet in the country, toggle into league mode, and compete in weekly divisional play for national glory and awards.
Check Fall League Results & Standings →Software Updates
Keep your commercial Elite cabinet updated with tournament modes, telemetry, and low-latency net features.
Update 2.2.5: Beat the Boss, Leaderboards & SFX
Challenge 2026 Champion MAP21 (164 pts) in "Beat the Boss", rotating Global/Local leaderboards, user scan sound effects, 3 new achievements, and redesigned instant Game Over screen.
Update 2.2.1: Spin Cycle, Multiplayer & System Diagnostics
Spin Cycle accuracy wheel, 4-player turn-based multiplayer, 9 player achievement badges, on-screen operator revenue collections, USB updates, and diagnostic testing suite.
Update 2.2.0: Game Modes, Multiplayer & Revenue Collections
Foundational rollout of Spin Cycle accuracy mode, 4-player turn-based lobbies, 9 earnable achievements, operator Admin collections reporting, USB updating, and continuous ball gate flow.
Elite In The Press
Broadcast segments, podcast spotlights, and amusement industry profiles featuring the Pop-A-Shot Elite.
Father-Son Kidney Transplant to National Championship
Mitch Phillis purchases an Elite cabinet to practice during recovery, wins national qualifiers, and hoists trophy with his father.
Read Story →Ronald McDonald House Unveils Game Room
Chicago Bulls Guard Josh Giddey reveals state-of-the-art facility featuring the Pop-A-Shot Elite machine.
Watch Segment →Pop-A-Shot Challenge Hosted by 2026 Champ
Launch of the Beat the Boss Challenge with benchmark score of 164 set by champion Mitch Phillis on the Elite.
Read Article →How a Dying Arcade Brand Became a Nostalgia Machine
Pop-A-Shot CEO Tony Stucker discusses reinventing the legacy arcade brand and debuting the B2B connected Elite machine.
Listen Episode →ESPN8 The Ocho Brings Sports to Disney World
Disney Parks Blog highlights return of Pop-A-Shot National Championship on official Elite cabinets to Wide World of Sports.
Read Article →Tampa Dad Competes in Championship on ESPN
Local sharpshooter Nick DeMarinis takes his elite arcade skills to the national stage on Pop-A-Shot Elite cabinets.
Read Article →Pop-A-Palooza Pops Off in Vegas
Pop-A-Shot hosts inaugural summer league invitational at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas featuring networked Elite cabinets.
Read Article →ESPN8 The Ocho 10th Anniversary Broadcast
ESPN highlights the Pop-A-Shot National Championship on Elite cabinets as a marquee event of the broadcast.
Read Article →Boston Super Qualifier on ESPN 2
Returning powerhouses Josh Caputo and Michael Pashkow battle on Elite commercial machines in Boston.
Watch Broadcast →
Electric Bat Arcade Podcast Spotlight
Co-owners Rachel & Cale break down how the Elite became their top coin-op earner.
Arcade Profile: Electric Bat Arcade
Arizona's Electric Bat Arcade reveals how the connected Pop-A-Shot Elite out-earned their entire pinball lineup.
Read Article →Thursday Night Football Tournament
Richard Sherman and Ryan Fitzpatrick battle on the Elite against 2025 National Champion Scott Setzke.
Watch Segment →Pop-A-Shot Elite Brings High-Tech Competition
Full review of the commercial hardware, QR player onboarding, and tournament-route durability.
Read Review →Spotlight Feature: Pop-A-Shot Returns to Coin-Op
The original arcade basketball brand debuts its first commercial route model in 25 years at Amusement Expo.
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