ACL-Approved Cornhole Bags

This collection brings together the ACL Pro and ACL Comp cornhole bags we carry, so you can compare approved sets side by side by brand, speed and price.

What "ACL Approved" Means

The American Cornhole League approves specific bag series from specific manufacturers, not entire brands. An approved series meets the league's standards for size, weight and thickness and carries an ACL stamp for the current season. That stamp is what makes a set legal for sanctioned play. A bag described only as "pro" or "tournament style" isn't the same thing.

ACL Pro vs. ACL Comp

ACL Pro bags are the league's top equipment class. They're used by ACL Pro players and required in Pro events, and each Pro series goes through additional league testing for feel and friction.

ACL Comp bags are approved for sanctioned competition outside the Pro division, including many local and regional events. They're a popular first set for players moving from backyard games into leagues.

Not sure which you need? Check the rules for the specific event or division you're entering.

How to Choose an ACL Bag

Start with the speeds. Most ACL bags have a slower side for control and blocking and a faster side for slides and pushes. Use the fast-side and slow-side speed filters above to narrow your options. Speed ratings vary from brand to brand, so they're most reliable when comparing bags from the same manufacturer.

Match your boards. On fast, slick boards, a dependable slow side keeps your bags from sliding off the back. On humid or sticky boards, a faster slide side keeps your shots moving toward the hole.

Match your game. Newer competitive players usually do best with a balanced bag rather than the fastest set available. If you throw blocks, cuts and rolls, look at carpet cornhole bags with a textured slow side.

Before Your Next Event

• Make sure the stamp on your bags matches the level your event requires, ACL Pro or ACL Comp.
• Check that the stamp is current. Bags with an older season's stamp may not be accepted at every event.
• Keep your bags in their original condition. ACL rules prohibit altering bags after purchase, including restitching and adding or removing fill.

The ACL publishes its current approved bag list and equipment rules on its official bags and equipment page.

ACL Bag Questions

Can I use ACL bags for backyard games?

Absolutely. ACL bags play great anywhere, and practicing with the same bags you compete with helps you get comfortable with how they slide and stop.

Are ACL-approved bags also approved for ACO events?

Not automatically. The ACL and ACO approve bags separately, so check your event's rules. If you play ACO events, browse our ACO-approved cornhole bags.

Do ACL bags need to be broken in?

Many bags get softer and a little faster over their first several games. Let them break in through regular play, and avoid shortcuts that change the bag, since altered bags may not be legal for sanctioned events.

How many bags come in a set?

Most ACL bags are sold in sets of four, which is one player's set. You'll need two sets for a full game. Check each product page for the exact quantity.

Keep Shopping

Compare more competitive options in our pro and tournament cornhole bags, find a set by feel with shop by speed, or read our guide to the best ACL-approved cornhole bags. Practicing for an event? Pair your bags with regulation cornhole boards.