[2] The ACL features a group of professional cornhole players each season that compete on television broadcasts (network partners include ESPN[1][3] and CBS).
[9] It established a standard bag for competitive play and partnered with manufacturer AllCornhole for licensed cornhole equipment.
[3][12] In 2019 ACL created the nonprofit USA Cornhole to support the sport's growth with the goal of inclusion in the Olympics.
[8][13][14] In 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACL aired on ESPN networks for six straight weeks, propelling exponential growth for the league and sport.
[5][15] As of 2024, ACL sponsors skill-restricted National Pro Tour competitions (including the World Championships in the fall) and unrestricted Open events.
Players are able to improve their standings and potentially qualify for Pro competitions by participating in State, Regional, and Local Open events.