CHICAGO SUPER QUALIFIER
PLAY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO COMPETE AT THE 2026 POP-A-SHOT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!
WHEN
Thursday, June 11th
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM CST
PRIZES
TWO CHAMPIONS head to the 2026 Pop-A-Shot National Championship in Orlando on ESPN with lodging and airfare included.
THE TOP 12 receive an invitation to Pop-A-Palooza in Las Vegas (July 18th) to compete in a 64-player bracket for an $11,000 prize pool!
FUN DAY OF POP-A-SHOT!
Join us at Punch Bowl Social on Thursday, June 11th for an electrifying evening of hoops. This is your shot to qualify for the 2026 Pop-A-Shot National Championship – and it's totally FREE to play!
FREE GAMEPLAY
Play as much as you want during open play — no entry fee, just pure arcade competition. We'll have FOUR Pop-A-Shot Elites ready for action, so warm up your arm and get ready to shoot!
COMPETITIVE ATMOSPHERE
A high-energy setting where players of all skill levels connect, compete, and make friends. Tons of space, so bring your family and friends to cheer you on! Check out our Past Qualifier Recaps to see the hype.
BIG PRIZES ON THE LINE
This is your shot to qualify for the 2026 Pop-A-Shot National Championship. Plus, the top 12 finalists secure a spot in Pop-A-Palooza—our massive summer invitational in Las Vegas featuring an $11,000 prize pool!
EVENT RUNDOWN
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST
OPEN PLAY: Warm up, hone your shot, and post your best score. Play freely to lock in a top result before bracket selection.
8:00 PM CST
BRACKET FINALS: Single-elimination tournament featuring the top twelve scorers. Matchups are seeded by open-play results and played on-site until we have our champion.