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March may be devoted to madness, but May is all about mania — Cornhole Mania, that is. Today, the American Cornhole League (ACL) Pro Invitational Qualifier, better known as Cornhole Mania 2020, will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN2. Other than Korean baseball league (KBO) games on ESPN, ACL cornhole is one of the only live sporting events happening this weekend, so sports fans from all walks of life should definitely check it out.

While live cornhole may not sound like the world’s most exciting sport, I can attest to its captivating power. Like all professional athletes, the ACL’s cornhole players are so much better than the average drunk dude at a tailgate, and it’s impossible to look away as they sink toss after toss. Cornhole Mania 2020 on ESPN may even inspire you to get a new hobby; if that’s the case, you can find out all about corn hole scoring, corn hole distances, and corn hole game rules on the ACL’s website.

But before you start looking for personalized cornhole boards online, make sure that you tune in to ESPN’s coverage of Cornhole Mania 2020. Here’s everything you need to know about the professional cornhole tournament.

WHEN IS ACL CORNHOLE MANIA ON ESPN?

Cornhole Mania 2020 airs today, Saturday, May 9, on ESPN. The live event will be broadcast from the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

WHAT TIME DOES ACL CORNHOLE START?

ESPN is treating fans to not one, but two cornhole matches today. The ACL doubles competition will run from noon – 2 p.m. ET on ESPN, while the singles competition will air in primetime from 6 – 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

HOW TO WATCH CORNHOLE ON ESPN: LIVE STREAM INFO AND MORE

There are a variety of different ways to watch ESPN live online. If you have a valid cable log-in, you can stream Cornhole Mania via the “watch live” section of the ESPN website or through the ESPN App (available for download on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon).

Cord cutters can also find an ESPN live stream with a valid subscription to an over-the-top internet cable service, including Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL CORNHOLE LEAGUE?

ACL Cornhole Madness 2020 boasts some of the best players in the professional league, including Jamie Graham, Ryan Windsor, and Matthew Morton, the top three singles players in the cornhole league’s current rankings. During Saturday’s competition, contestants will play for a spot in the Pro Invitational on July 4th, an epic tournament with a $25,000 cash prize.

Saturday’s Cornhole Mania event is particularly special because it marks the league’s first live, in-person event since suspending all play in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. For the past two months, the ACL has offered virtual and digital competitions for housebound fans, but nothing beats the real thing.