Official Pop-A-Shot Competitions

Tournament & Event Schedule

Compete on official Pop-A-Shot Elite commercial machines. Choose between our official in-person 2027 National Championship Qualifiers or compete remotely from anywhere in our standalone Virtual Events.

2027 National Championship Series

Live, head-to-head arcade showdowns on the Pop-A-Shot Elite. At each Super Qualifier stop, the top two sharpshooters punch their ticket directly to the 2027 National Championship with 100% paid airfare and hotel accommodations.

QUALIFIER 01 Top 2 Advance

Dallas, TX

January 27, 2027
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM CST
Location: Punch Bowl Social →
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QUALIFIER 02 Top 2 Advance

Denver, CO

February 25, 2027
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
Location: Punch Bowl Social →
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QUALIFIER 03 Top 2 Advance

Atlanta, GA

April 14, 2027
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
Location: Punch Bowl Social →
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QUALIFIER 04 Top 2 Advance

Minneapolis, MN

May 13, 2027
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
Location: Punch Bowl Social →
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QUALIFIER 05 Top 2 Advance

Arlington, VA

June 10, 2027
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
Location: Punch Bowl Social →
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3 More Qualifiers Dropping Soon

Three additional qualifier competitions and other signature events drop for July, August, and September. Sign up to get locations as soon as they are revealed.

The 2027 National Championship

All qualifier champions meet face-to-face for the ultimate shootout. Championship date, host city, and broadcast venue will be announced shortly.

Virtual Tournaments & Events

Compete on your own schedule from any commercial Pop-A-Shot Elite arcade machine. These standalone, one-off competitions feature cash and item rewards and are separate from the live National Championship Series.

VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT Active Tournament

Moneyball Fall Shootout

October 19 – 25, 2026

Step up to any Pop-A-Shot Elite unit, toggle on Tournament Mode, and compete across 7 days of asynchronous bracket play. Open and Women's divisions.

Cash Purse $1,700 Across 2 Divisions
Learn More →
VIRTUAL LEAGUE Season Concluded

Virtual League: Fall Season

August 25 – October 18, 2026

Global competition, local gameplay. Compete against players nationwide in the official Pop-A-Shot Virtual League on Elite machines. Our 3rd season featured 8 weeks of flexible team matchups, skill divisions, and a lot of fun.

Season 3 Status Playoffs Finalized
View Fall Results →
VIRTUAL CHALLENGE Event Concluded

Beat The Boss

September 28 - October 4, 2026

Sharpshooters went toe-to-toe against the target score set by Mitch Phillis, the 2026 National Champion, in this single-week arcade challenge.

Event Status Finalized
View Past Results →
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