# Event Details - **Event Name**: Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION pt 2 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: This registration pre-sale event is for the Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament to be held March 27-29, 2026.About this EventEvent DatesFriday, March 27th: Friday Night Warm-Up Knockout TournamentSaturday, March 28th: Mega Match Play Qualifying RoundsSunday, March 29th: Mega Match Play FinalsRegistrationSunday, January 25th at 2:00 pm.megamatchplaymarch26.eventbrite.comEvent is limited to 150 PlayersWaitlist will begin upon sell out.*Multiple tickets on a single registration not permitted.Special Note:This Eventbrite event had been created for the INITIAL non-refundable REGISTRATION for the March 2026 Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament. The waitlist from this pre-sale event will be transferred over to another separate event after January 27th. This is solely for the purpose of obtaining registration fees through Eventbrite prior to the March tournament to prepare payouts and purchase awards and trophies. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.IFPA Points ValueCertified+ for 300% WPPR Value (with 128+ rated players).This is also a Stern Pro Circuit Event!Entry Fees$110.00 Total Cost per Player-$60.00 to Host - Steel Valley Pinball: Non-Refundable Registration Pre-Sale-$50.00 to Venue - Past Times Arcade: Weekend admission fee paid upon arrival to venue.Includes-Weekend Pass to Past Times Arcade (Friday - Sunday)-Tournament games on free play-Unlimited play in the main arcade-Entry into the Friday Night Warm-Up Knockout tournament-Entry into Mega Matchplay main event-One Meal from Past Times Arcade*Friday knockout is open to non-Mega Matchplay players for a $10 fee (CASH ONLY) in addition to venue admission.Friday Night WARM-UP KNOCKOUT7 Fair Strikes FormatOne game per roundSwiss Player GroupingsBalanced Game Draws0/1/1/2 Strikes in 4 Player Groups0/1/2 Strikes in 3 Player Groups0/2 Strikes in 2 Player GroupsPlayed on the same games as the main eventSaturday MEGA MATCH PLAY Qualifying20 Rounds of Group Match PlayOne game per roundBalanced Groupings (Not Swiss)Balanced Game Draws7/5/3/1 Scoring in 4 Player Groups7/4/1 Scoring in 3 Player GroupsSunday Playoff Divisions"A" Division-Top 32 Qualifiers (Top 8 Get a First Round Bye)"B" Division-Next 16 Highest Qualifiers (IFPA Top 500 Ineligible)"C" Division-Top 8 Qualifiers of the Bottom 25% IFPA Ranked Players in AttendanceTiebreakersSignificant ties on the qualifying cut line and bye bubble will be played off on a randomly selected game from the Old/Mid categories.Seeding ties will be broken automatically by number of 1st Places, number of 2nd Places, etc.Perfect ties for seeding will be broken by a coin flip or random number draw.Playoff Format"PAPA Style" Group Elimination Format3 Game Round with 4/2/1/0 ScoringAvailable games will be split by era (Old/Mid/New)High seed chooses one game from each categoryEras may be played in any orderAll 3 games will be declared at the start of the matchGroups may not select the same games within a roundA player may not choose a repeat game in consecutive roundsTurn order is chosen in descending seed orderTop 2 players from each group advance to the next roundTies to advance played on a randomly selected Old/Mid gameGame ListApproximately 50 games from the collection will be selected for tournament play only.Lineup will include a balanced representation of eras in the collection. (EM, SS, DMD, LCD)Arena list will be posted on matchplay.events at least two weeks before the event.Games will be split into Old/Mid/New categories in a logical way for playoffs only.Prize PoolKNOCKOUT:10% From Match Play Entry Fees (after expenses)+$10 from each "Friday-only" player-IFPA Fees ($1 per Person)1st Place - 30%2nd Place - 25%3rd Place - 15%4th Place - 10%5th-8th Place - 5%MAIN EVENT:150 Players (Full Field)TBDFriday, November 14th?: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMDoors Open for Registration and Arcade Play?: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PMPractice on Tournament Games?: 05:50 PM - 06:00 PMAnnouncements/Instructions?: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM7 Fair Strikes Knockout Play BeginsInfo: 15 Minute Break After Round 6?: 08:45 PM - 11:30 PM7 Fair Strikes Knockout Play Continues?: 11:30 PM - 11:45 PMAwardsSaturday, November 15th?: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMDoors Open/Practice Time?: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AMPractice Time Ends/Final Check In?: 11:05 AM - 11:30 AMAnnouncements/Group Photo?: 11:30 AM - 02:30 PMQualifying BeginsInfo: 60 Minute Break around 2:30 pm pending status of current round.?: 03:30 PM - 07:30 PMQualifying ResumesInfo: 60 Minute Break around 7:30 pm pending status of current round.?: 08:30 PM - 12:00 AMQualifying ResumesInfo: Critical Tiebreakers to Follow End of QualifiersSunday, Novemebr 16th?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMDoors Open for Check-In/Practice?: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMFirst Round of Playoffs Begins?: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMQuarterfinals BeginInfo: Optional Short Lunch Break After Quarterfinals (as voted on by Semi-Finalists)?: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMSemifinals Begin?: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMFinals Begin - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/girard/steel-valley-mega-match-play-tournament-non-refundable-registration-pt-2/100001981814997005 - **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 60, max: 60, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Girard - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Past Times Arcade - **lat**: 41.1585388 - **long**: -80.7018737 - **full address**: Past Times Arcade, 419 North State Street, Girard, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION pt 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6bba4d080efc563d651d4dc325ffce8d7ad124e9a5c06c2c29e41a8132ca331a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc020102-gmir.png?v=1769692576 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION pt 2 being held? - **A:** Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION pt 2 takes place on Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Past Times Arcade, 419 North State Street, Girard, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION pt 2? - **A:** Tickets for Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION pt 2 are priced at USD 60 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMega Match Play Tournament RegistrationUSD 60Limited - **Q**: Who is organizing Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION pt 2? - **A:** Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION pt 2 is organized by Past Times Arcade. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Steel Valley Mega Match Play Tournament NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION pt 2 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Girard, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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