• Team registration, payment, & signed Participation Agreement for each team member must be received by Friday, October 2, 2026. 
• Event load-in is 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Friday, November 6. No early entry permitted.
• Overnight security provided.
• $500 registration fee per team entry; $500 fee for additional space (limited to 1 additional space).
• Team fee includes one space (2 spaces maximum). Friday, November 6 - Saturday, November 7, 2026.
• A panel of judges will judge in 3 categories (Brisket, Chicken and Ribs) and attendees will vote in the People’s Choice Awards.
• Winners in each category will receive an award and recognition.

KEY DATES:

• BBQ Team Placement Meeting, Thursday, October 15, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Virtual)
• Health, Fire and Safety Meeting, Wednesday, October 28, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Virtual) 
• Mandatory Pitmaster Meeting, Thursday, November 5, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (In-Person) 

QUESTIONS: 

Please download, sign, and return your completed Team Participation Agreement. 

If you have any additional questions please contact, Jessica Vidal, jvidal@cpsenergy.com

• Friday, November 6, 2026.
• Check in and warm up 5:00 - 5:30 pm 
• Tournament begins at 5:30 pm 
• Double elimination bracket play with blind draw
• Teams of two players. Each player must be 18 years of age and older
• Tournament has a 32-team limit
• "Split the Pot" with Residential Energy Assistance Partnership for the Top 3 Teams
• First place winner of the cornhole tournament is eligible to represent CPS Energy in the 2027 SA Sports Corporate Cup Cornhole competition. 
  • *CPS Energy employees ONLY