The Powerball Ace is a half-time style promotion launching this season that gives fans the chance to step inside the ropes and throw for cash. Featured at all 2026 U.S.-based DGPT Elite Series tournaments, the Powerball Ace gives disc golfers across the country a unique opportunity to step inside the ropes and compete for cash on the tournament stage, all covered LIVE on the Disc Golf Network.

At each participating tournament, five fans will be randomly selected to attempt a hole-in-one for cash prizes just before the MPO lead card tees off on Saturday. Similar to the Powerball jackpot, which grows between drawings until someone wins, the Powerball Ace prize pot will start at $5,000 and grow by $1,000 for the next tournament if no ace is hit. The prize pot resets to $5,000 once hit. Plus, the closest shot to the pin each week will win $500!

The Powerball Ace will appear at all 15 U.S.-based DGPT events during the 2026 season:

• Supreme Flight Open | Brooksville, FL | Feb. 27 – March 1
• Big Easy Open | Jefferson Parish, LA | March 13-15
• Queen City Classic | Charlotte, NC | March 27 – 29
• Jonesboro Open | Jonesboro, AR | April 17 – 19
• Kansas City Wide Open | Liberty, MO | April 24 – 26
• The Open at Austin | Austin, TX | May 7 – 10
• OTB Open | Stockton, CA | May 21 – 24
• Northwest Championship | Portland, OR | June 4 – 7
• Ledgestone Open | Peoria, IL | July 30 – August 2
• Discmania Challenge | Indianola, IA | August 7 – 9
• DGPT Doubles Championship at the Preserve | Clearwater, MN | August 14 – 16
• LWS Open at Idlewild | Burlington, KY | September 4 – 6
• Green Mountain Championship | Jeffersonville, VT | September 17 – 20
• MVP Open x OTB | Leicester, MA | September 24 – 27
• Powerball Cup | Bedford County/Lynchburg, VA | October 15 – 18

The Powerball Ace will take place on Saturday, shortly before the MPO lead card tee time.

The attempt will typically be held on hole one, though some venues may require a different location. For each Powerball Ace, the hole length is expected to be approximately 200 feet, but will vary on an event-by-event basis, making use of a temporary basket, short tee, or other designated throwing area.

Five contestants will be selected at random from a pool of fans at each tournament. The Powerball Ace is designed for tournament spectators and the drawing is open to anyone who meets the following entry criteria.

• You must fill out an entry form ahead of time to be included in the drawing.
• You must meet a minimum age requirement (18+, or 21+ in select states)
• Residents of Florida, New York, and Rhode Island are not eligible to participate.

Spectators will receive a link to enter the drawing leading up to each tournament. Questions? Email us at social@dgpt.com.

See Official Rules for details and methods of entry. All entries must be submitted by 3:30 PM local time on the Friday of each tournament week in order to be included in the drawing. This contest of skill is free to enter for selected individuals meeting the participation requirements. A purchase will not increase your odds of winning. All federal, state, local, and municipal laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited. By entering this promotion, individuals are not purchasing a ticket for the Powerball lottery game.

The Powerball Ace prize pot will start at $5,000 and grow by $1,000 for the next tournament if no ace is hit. The prize pot resets to $5,000 once hit. Plus, the closest shot to the pin each week will win $500!

What happens if multiple aces are hit at the same tournament?

Multiple aces are allowed, meaning that each participant will have a shot at winning the prize pot, which starts at $5,000 at the Supreme Flight Open. If multiple aces are hit at a singular tournament, the winners will evenly split the total prize pot, no matter the current value.

• Example: two participants hit an ace while the prize pot is at $8,000. Both participants win $4,000.

What happens to the $500 “closest to the pin” (CTP) prize if an ace is hit?

If someone hits an ace, the CTP prize is still in play. The participant who aced wins the prize pot, and the next closest throw wins $500.

What counts as an ace?

The Powerball Ace rules use current PDGA rules for completing a hole. Currently, the PDGA rule 807 (Completing the Hole) says:

A. A target is a device whose purpose is to clearly determine completion of a hole. A basket target is designed to catch discs and generally consists of a tray, chains, and a chain support mounted on a pole. An object target generally has a marked target area.
B. In order to complete a hole with a basket target, the thrower must release the disc and it must come to rest supported by the tray or the chains below the chain support.
C. In order to complete a hole with an object target, the thrower must release the disc and it must strike the marked target area of the object.

The PDGA also clarifies in their FAQ that a disc that lands on top of the basket does NOT count, but a disc that is wedged into the front of the tray DOES count as completing the hole.

Can my disc skip off the ground?

Yes. The disc can skip (or roll) off the ground and still count.

How are contestants drawn and notified?

On Friday afternoon at each of the 15 events featuring the Powerball Ace, the DGPT will randomly select five (5) entrants and notify them via a phone call. Entrants who are drawn must answer the phone, provide a verbal affirmation that they can be at the tournament site as needed the next day, and meet all other eligibility requirements. Entrants who are drawn to participate must also appear on-site at the tournament venue ahead of the contest at a time communicated by the Tour when they are contacted. If you enter the drawing, make sure you answer your phone on Friday afternoon!

How many chances at hitting an ace will each contestant have?

Just one shot. Make it count!

Can I use my own discs?

Contestants in the Powerball Ace contest may choose from a selection of discs provided at the contest or request to use a disc of their own. All discs must be PDGA-approved molds, and are subject to approval by the Tour.