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Hold Up the Cup

This page breaks down cornhole rules, pickleball format, bracket structure, and exactly where to watch the Alpha Cup livestream on game day.

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  • Tournament Play
  • Livestream Access
  • Event-Day Guidance

Game Day Rules

Cornhole Match Play

Quick-reference format: setup, throw order, scoring, fouls, and how each match is won.

Keep games moving: confirm teams, call your toss clearly, and track points after every round.

1 · Match Setup

  • Two teams, one lane, two boards set 27 feet apart (front edge to front edge).
  • Each team uses 4 same-color bags.

2 · Tossing Order

  • Coin flip or ref call decides first throw of Round 1.
  • Players alternate throws until all 8 bags are tossed.

3 · Scoring

  • Bag in the hole = 3 points.
  • Bag on the board at rest = 1 point.
  • Cancel scoring applies each round (difference only).

4 · Foul Line

  • Throw with at least one foot behind the foul line at release.
  • Foot fault or invalid toss = bag removed, no points.

5 · Round Checklist

  • Ref/scorekeeper confirms total after every round.
  • Team that scored last throws first next round.
  • Disputes pause play and go to event staff immediately.

6 · Winning Condition

  • First team to reach 21+ at the end of a round wins.
  • If both teams pass 21, higher score after cancellation wins.

Pickleball Rules at a Glance

Fast format, clear calls, and clean match flow so every squad knows how points are won on game day.

  • Format

    Doubles Showdown

    Each matchup is 2v2, one court per match, with teams rotating through bracket rounds.

  • Serving Flow

    Underhand, Cross-Court

    Serves are underhand and diagonal. Only the serving team can score on that rally.

  • Rally Play

    Two-Bounce Start

    Serve, return, then one more bounce is required before either side can volley at the net.

  • Scoring Basics

    Point-Only on Serve

    If the return team wins the rally, they win the serve. If servers win it, they add a point.

  • Boundaries

    Respect the Kitchen

    No volleys while standing in the non-volley zone. Step clear before attacking balls in the air.

  • Win Condition

    First to 11, Win by 2

    Matches are played to 11 points; teams must hold a two-point lead to close it out.

Game Day Rules

Single-Elimination Bracket Flow

Every matchup has weight: win and advance, lose and your run ends. Here’s the full progression at a glance.

  1. Step 1

    Bracket Entry

    Teams check in and lock into seeded first-round matchups.

  2. Step 2

    Head-to-Head Wins

    Winners move forward round by round through direct knockout matchups.

  3. Step 3

    Loss = Elimination

    One loss ends the tournament run—there are no second-chance rounds.

  4. Step 4

    Final Round Push

    Surviving teams reach the championship matchup and battle for the cup.

Watch the Alpha Cup Livestream

Watch the final moment in real time as the rivalry unfolds live. Who will Hold Up the Cup!

Watch the Livestream

Check back on game day for final stream timing and last-minute broadcast updates.