The concept originated from a collaboration between Ari Nisman, President and CEO of Degy Entertainment, and Trey Ryder, Chief Strategy Officer at ACL. Their work together on one of Nisman’s other business ventures, College Party Cruise spotlighted the power of professional cornhole as an experiential activation. Inspired by the overwhelming response, they set out to build a full-scale touring concept designed for accessibility, impact, and long-term growth.
Cornhole has evolved far beyond the backyard. With televised competitions on ESPN, a growing roster of elite players, and sponsorship from major consumer brands like Johnsonville, Bush’s Beans, Corn Nuts, and Camping World the sport is cementing its place as a staple in American competitive entertainment. The Ultimate Toss Tour carries that momentum into real-world communities through an engaging, teachable, and tournament-driven format. Whether at a festival, on a campus quad, or flown to a military carrier, guests will have the opportunity to compete, learn, and celebrate the fast-growing culture of professional cornhole.
“This reminds me so much of my first call with the International Federation of Competitive Eating and Major League Eating nearly 15 years ago when we sent the first-ever professional eaters tour to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to take on the Marines,” said Nisman. “That relationship turned into a multi-year run of US military tours with legends like Joey Chestnut, Eater X, and Crazy Legs Conti, right as Major League Eating was gaining global exposure through ESPN. The American Cornhole League feels like it is at that same kind of inflection point. Trey Ryder and his team are building something special, and we are proud to be helping take it to new places.”
The Ultimate Toss Tour is much more than a traveling cornhole tournament. It is a fully immersive sports and entertainment activation. Guests will receive real-time instruction from ACL pros, take part in structured competitions, and enjoy the kind of live event energy that turns first-timers into lifelong players. The program is built to be inclusive and exciting, offering both skill-building and pure fun. Whether someone is a seasoned bagger or just stepping onto the boards for the first time, they are part of the experience.
Modern event programmers want meaningful, wellness-driven programming that fosters connection and delivers a takeaway. The Ultimate Toss Tour accomplishes this by bringing together athletic instruction, social interaction, and physical engagement in one package. This is wellness programming cleverly disguised as play. Nisman remarked, “It is like sneaking vegetables into a child’s smoothie.” Attendees show up to have fun and end up leaving with new skills, new friends, and a game they can enjoy and share anywhere. It’s not limited by age or socioeconomic factors, making it something everyone can play. It is energizing, emotionally connecting, and deceptively impactful.
To make the experience even more personal, Degy and ACL have introduced branded customization packages. Through the booking process with Degy, hosts can order their own sets of cornhole boards and bags, fully designed with their logos and event artwork. These boards stay behind as legacy pieces for future use — adding long-term value to each event while doubling as a keepsake and marketing opportunity. Sponsor brands are also encouraged to get involved. Through event signage, customized gear, digital activations, and photo moments, The Ultimate Toss Tour offers built-in visibility and content creation opportunities that extend long after the event ends.
Degy is now booking The Ultimate Toss Tour for late 2025 and all of 2026. Inquiries on packages, pricing, and routing can be done through Degy’s website or using the contact details below.
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