# Event Details - **Event Name**: ACL Europe Open 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: We are back in Croatia for the annual ACL Europe Open!! After a huge event last year in Porec, we are running it back in this beautiful coastal town for another edition in 2026! New events this year, some new structured events and an extra day of Cornhole! This is the event of the year you do not want to miss. This event is part of the 2026 ACL Europe Series, the professional Cornhole Tour of Europe, where the best players face off to become the #1 player in all of Europe. This event is for players of all ages and skill levels. The flagship event of the year that you don't want to miss! The season ends with the ACL Europe Open in Porec! Schedule Wednesday - Sept 2nd (OPENING DAY) 17:30 - Kick-Off + Drinks 18:30 - Start Blind Draw (ACL Local Points) Thursday - Sept 3rd (CLUB & CREW CUP DAY) 08.00 - Doors Open 09.00 - Stage 1 - Club Champions Cup 10.00 - Start Crew Cup (for players not in Club event) 17:00 - Final Club Champions Cup 17:30 - Sweet Sixteen Doubles 18:00 - Junior Singles (Local points) 18:00 - Women's Singles (Local points) 18:00 - Senior Singles (Local points) 18:00 - SWAP event (Local points) Friday - Sept 4th (WCO WORLD CUP DAY) 08:00 - Doors open 09:00 - Official World Cup Opening and Teams Introduction 09:30 - Start WCO World Cup - Group Stage + Quarter finals) 10:00 - Start Sit N Gos (non points event) 10:00 - Start New Players Event (PPR below 6) 15:00 - SWAP event for players not in ACL Europe Pro event (Local points) 16:00 - ACL Europe Pro Event FINALS  20:00 - Semi Finals + Finals - WCO World Cup (Players that are playing in the World Cup can also play in SWAP!!) Saturday - Sept 5th (SINGLES DAY) 8:00 - Doors open 9:00 - Start Upper level Singles 13.00 - Upper Tier Singles Double Elimination start 14:00 - Start Singles Rounders - Lower Tier 17:00 - Lower Tier Singles Double Elimination start 20:00 - Sit n Go’s + Players Party Sunday - Sept 6th (DOUBLES DAY) 08:00 - Doors Open 09:00 - Start Open Doubles (4 rounds) 12:00 - Open Doubles Double Elim Tournament Director The entire ACL Europe team. For questions, email: acleurope@iplaycornhole.com Tournament Format Blind Draw Blind Draw will be played in a rounders format + single elimination bracket Events will count for Local points Club Champions Cup This is a new format to determine what the best Cornhole Club is in the World! The event will consist of three different stages: Stage 1: Doubles Event to determine Group Stage seeding Stage 2: Group Stage to determine Bracket Seeding Stage 3: Final Single Elimination Bracket Teams requirement: - Club must be an officially registered club and proof of existence may be requested - Teams consist of 4 players that all need to be from the same club. ACL Europe may request proof of club membership - Team members do not need to have the same nationality, but they need to be from the same club - Clubs can register more than 1 team, in fact as many as they want Full details about the CLUB event can be found here Events do not count for ACL points. Crew Cup The Crew Cup on Thursday is for all players not playing in the CLUB event Players will register as individual player, not as a team Teams will be mixed together based on CPI index Crew Cup will follow a Rounders + Elimination format Events do not count for ACL points Sweet Sixteen Doubles 16 Doubles teams will play for a ticket to the US next season Single Elimination format Seeding based on ACL Europe rankings Doubles Teams must have played in at least 1 Open or Regional event together Sign up by emailing acleurope@iplaycornhole.com  Events do not count for ACL points Junior / Senior / Women's Singles Events will be played in a rounders format + single elimination bracket Junior players must be 16 years or younger at the date of the event Senior players must be 55 years or older at the date of the event Events will count for Local Points SWAP Thursday SWAP on Thursday will be played in a round robin format + single elimination bracket Events will count for Local points SWAP Friday SWAP on Friday will be played in a round robin format + single elimination bracket Events will count for Local points Players that are in the WCO World Cup are also allowed to participate in this event Players that are in the ACL Europe Pro Event can not participate in this event New Players Event (PPR below 6) New players event will be played in a rounders format + double elimination bracket Events will not count for Local points Open Singles In order to manage the large amount of players in Singles, the event has been split up with staggered starting times to ensure waiting times are not too long We will split up the event in the “Upper Tier” and “Lower Tier” Singles event prior to the start of the event The split will be made based on CPI score and you will be informed upfront if you are selected for the Upper or Lower Tier If you are in the Lower Tier, you are allowed to “play up” and participate in the Upper Tier. You will be informed about this as well prior to the event Both Tiers will play 4 rounds or rounders After rounders the event will be split into multiple brackets following a Double Elimination format The Singles events will all count for local points Open Doubles Doubles will be played by 4 rounds of rounders and a double elimination bracket The Doubles events will all count for local points Important note for doubles: This year we do allow European/North American Doubles combinations. There are no restrictions on this front. Venue Information Žatika Hall, Poreč, Croatia Dvorana Žatika Poreč Gen Fitness Center, Ulica Žatika, HR-52440 Poreč, Hrvatska Hotel Information In order to enjoy all the excitement of the ACL Europe 2026 finales, book comfortable accommodation in Poreč.  Enjoy the really good hotel options from the Hotels Molindrio, Gran Vista and Delfin.  How to book? Step 1: Go to this page Step 2: Enter the dates and add promo code Corn2026 Step 3: Search for the dates that you wish to book Important! The code only works for the dates of the event (September 2nd - 6th), if you wish to stay longer, please contact the hotels directly to make your booking and receive the proper discount, *The number of rooms is limited, so don't miss the opportunity! ACL App  Make sure to always have the ACL app ready to go on your phone! Forgot how to set this up? Just follow the simple instructions below: How to get there BY PLANE closest airport  is Pula Airport (CRO) - 56 km to the venue Rijeka International Airport (CRO) - 125 km to the venue Trieste Airport (ITALY) - 120 km to the venue Zagreb Airport (CRO)- 268 km to the venue Venice Airport (ITALY) - “Marco Polo” 230 km to the venue                                     - “Treviso” 227 km to the venue *can be arranged shuttle car/van to the location of the event if needed BY CAR vignette needed if you travel through SLOVENIA, more info at https://www.si-vignette.com/en/ CROATIA highways have pay tolls Main Sponsors These events are not possible without the help from our sponsors.  Wicked Wood Games: wickedwoodgames.com Zuca Europe: zuca-europe.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porec/acl-europe-open-2026/200030572105319 - **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, singles-parties, speed-dating, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 92 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Porec - **state**: HR - **country**: Croatia - **location**: Žatika Sport Centre - **lat**: 45.224281915728 - **long**: 13.607812236344 - **full address**: Žatika Sport Centre, Sportska dvorana Žatika, Ulica Žatika, HR-52440 Poreč, Hrvatska, Porec, Croatia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ACL Europe Open 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9d5cf07eb256ec976b83dbaa8fcb727c54016ddbd6ce2e9f8ef6abbdb4c38219-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8f8e8-gmir?v=1787596006 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ACL Europe Open 2026 being held? - **A:** ACL Europe Open 2026 takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Žatika Sport Centre, Sportska dvorana Žatika, Ulica Žatika, HR-52440 Poreč, Hrvatska, Porec, Croatia. - **Q**: Who is organizing ACL Europe Open 2026? - **A:** ACL Europe Open 2026 is organized by Ton de Vries. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ACL Europe Open 2026 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 Porec, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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