Whether you want to get competitive or play for fun, all are welcome to throw bags at the 2026 Yankee Homecoming Cornhole Tournament. Yankee Homecoming is partnering up with NBPT Cornhole to bring two tournaments to the festivities—one for beginners and one for players that regularly compete in local leagues.
The Beginners Tournament will take place on Sunday, July 26th promptly at 11 am (check in at 10:30 am), at the Bartlet Mall as part of Olde Fashion Sunday. $40 per team. The contest will consist of teams of two competing in a double-elimination tournament. All casual bags players are welcome to grab a partner and compete for bragging rights of Yankee Homecoming’s best beginner team and a cash payout for the top five finishers. If you’ve got a lucky set of bags you can bring your own or borrow a set from NBPT Cornhole.
Those competing in the Beginners Tournament are encouraged to download the free Scoreholio app to track their team’s progress and standing. The app will also notify teams when it is their turn to play. If you’ve taken your cornhole game out of the backyard and compete in a league, sign up for the Competitive Tournament at Cashman Park baseball field on Saturday, July 25th promptly at 4:00 pm. Each team must pay $50 to participate, due on the day of the event.
The Competitive Tournament will be held this year at the Yankee Homecoming Kickoff Party, a revamping of the beloved Brewfest that begins the week of Yankee Homecoming. Registering for the tournament includes a ticket to the event.
To participate, preregister here and pay the $40 team entry fee for the Beginners Tournament and $50 for the Competitive Tournament Day of the Yankee Homecoming Cornhole Tournament. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Yankee Homecoming Committee.
Want to take the leap from Beginner to Competitive for next year? Check out Newburyport’s very own bags league and partner for the tournaments, NBPT Cornhole.
