Zach Sharpe, Vice President of the International Flipper Pinball Association

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Nearly 12,000 tournaments and leagues were held during calendar year 2025 for those hoping to qualify for the North American Championship. 

Nearly 37,000 players competed for a coveted spot in what will be The International Flipper Pinball Association’s 11th Annual IFPA State Championship Series finale.
 
A staggering $1,300,000 in cash and prizes has already been awarded throughout calendar year 2025 but it is only to get to this next stage where the best of the best face off. 

This Saturday, January 17th, there will be just over 1,200 players representing 49 states and the District of Columbia ready to put their command of a 2 ¼ inch silver sphere on display. All will be battling for their share of a $220,000 prize pool.