UPCOMING EVENTS
Earn a spot in the National Championship or Pop-A-Palooza through our chances to qualify below.
April 27 – May 3
Virtual Qualifier
Virtual Event
- VENUE: Your Local Elite Game
The Stakes:
Top 2 Daily: Pop‑A‑Palooza Invite
14 Winners Total
No National Championship spots from Virtual Qualifier
May 14
Portland Qualifier
Live Event
- VENUE: QuarterWorld Arcade — Portland, OR
The Stakes:
Winner: National Championship Invite
Top 8: Pop‑A‑Palooza Invite
Top 8: Pop‑A‑Palooza Invite
June 11
Chicago Super Qualifier
Live Event
- VENUE: Punch Bowl Social — Chicago, IL
The Stakes:
Top 2: National Championship Invites
Top 12: Pop‑A‑Palooza Invites
Top 12: Pop‑A‑Palooza Invites
The Championship Tier
Invitation Only
The crown jewel of the season. Only qualifier winners and the nation's top seeds will take the court to crown the 2026 undisputed Pop‑A‑Shot Champion.
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
DATE: August 2026
BROADCAST: Live on ESPN
Invitation Only
Inaugural Summer League Invitational
The ultimate hoops festival in Las Vegas. 64 qualified players from across the country battle in a high-stakes bracket.
LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV
DATE: July 18, 2026
STAKES: $11K Cash Prize Pool
