The American Cornhole League’s 2016 Championships of Bags (COBS 2016) Main Events hosted by Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort will be viewable live on ESPN3. The live streams of the three Main Events will last for approximately four hours each. In addition to Center Court matches, live coverage will feature player interviews, outer court updates, and special interest features.
Tentative starting times are:
- $12,500 COBS Crew Cup Championship: Friday, July 22 at 7pm. The Crew Cup features teams of 4 competing against each other. The unique structure allows a Crew to win money every time they win a Match. The top three overall finishers get bonus prizes.
- $12,500 COBS Doubles Championship: Saturday, July 23 at 1pm. The Doubles Championships will feature the Top 64 teams that make it through to the final bracket. The Top 32 teams will finish in the money and share in the prize pool.
- $25,000 COBS Singles Championship: Sunday, July 24 at 1pm. The Singles Championship will feature the Top 64 cornhole players. The Top 32 Players will finish in the money and share in the prize pool.
“We are thrilled to be working with ESPN and streaming the championships live on ESPN3 from COBS 2016 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort,” says Stacey Moore, Director of the American Cornhole League. “The events will be entertaining, educational and informative. Most importantly, the players will get the opportunity to showcase their skills to a wider audience and share their passion for cornhole.”
Two more Qualifying Series events remain in Cherokee, where players can earn automatic bids into Championship events in July. Qualifying events will be held in the Rotunda of the casino.
Saturday, May 21 – BYOP
Saturday, June 11 – Blind Draw
Info: www.iplaycornhole.com/cobs or email info@iplaycornhole.com
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