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The Score Card 19: PAPA, EPC, and The UK Open

September brought two IFPA Majors and a Stern Pro Circuit stop. Jared August won PAPA in Stone Park, Eric Stone took the UK Pinball Open in London, and Viggo Löwgren won the European Pinball Championship on a 10-billion-point Attack from Mars ball.

Oct 8, 2026

The Score Card 18: District 82 SPC and Northwest Pinball Championships

August's two Stern Pro Circuit stops: Nick Weyna takes the District 82 Summer Pinball Classic on a last-shot White Water finish, and Jason Zahler defends his Northwest Pinball Championships title in Lynnwood.

Sep 10, 2026

The Score Card 17: Pinburgh, WIPT, and The BEAST

July's three big tournaments: Jason Zahler becomes the first player to win Pinburgh three years running, Stacey Moritz sweeps the Women's International Pinball Tournament, and Jack Slovacek takes his first Stern Pro Circuit win at The BEAST.

Aug 11, 2026

The Score Card 16: Flipping Up North and a Super Showdown

On this edition of The Score Card, we're diving into a pair of competitions unlike any other: one that pulls hundreds of players to Alberta, Canada for a hefty amount of Match Play, as well as a brand new tournament on the Stern Pro Circuit that was held at the hottest new spot in Chicago, Illinois.

Jun 30, 2026

The Score Card 15: IFPA21 World Championship

On this special edition of The Score Card, we're taking a quick dive into IFPA21, tracking the close calls, surprise finishes, and of course, this year's big winner.

Jun 16, 2026

The Score Card 14: Europe's Champion and April Intensity

In this edition of The Score Card, we're jumping between three Stern Pro Circuit events, including New England's big Silverball Rumble, a classic weekend of pump and dump at the good 'ol 'Zoo in Michigan, and a brand new tournament for the 2026 season: The Mid-Atlantic Pinball Open.

May 6, 2026

The Score Card 13: Women's Championships and More March Madness

Jack Revnew takes the Texas Wizards, Sterling Mitoska picks up his first Stern Pro Circuit win at Steel Valley, and Emily Reilhan caps a historic run with the Women's North American and World Championship titles.

Apr 9, 2026

The Score Card: Major Moves

Competitive pinball's spring season exploded in March with three massive events. Our recap plus a look at what's ahead on the tournament circuit.

Mar 18, 2026

The Score Card: States & Starfighters

The 2026 competitive pinball season is officially underway. We've got the complete list of IFPA State and Provincial Championship winners — plus the first Stern Pro Circuit results of the year from the Starfighters Pinball Festival.

Feb 4, 2026

The Score Card: Season's Endings

On this edition of The Score Card, we're recapping the final SPC tournaments of the year, jumping from Florida's biggest arcade expo to a cozy convention in Ohio, before crossing the finish at a beloved arcade in Illinois.

Dec 18, 2025

The Score Card: Pro Circuit Showdowns

Approaching the end of the year, competitive pinball becomes an interesting scene. As some players wind down, many others rush to the biggest tournaments they can find, eager to claim a few final victories before the season ends.

Nov 13, 2025

The Score Card: From Chicago to London

On this edition of The Score Card, we're looking back at three standout events of September, where players pushed their flipping to the limit in pursuit of big WPPRs and Stern Pro Circuit points.

Oct 8, 2025

The Score Card: The Calm Before the Storm

For our seventh edition of The Score Card, we're keeping you up to date on the Stern Pro Circuit with a pair of big-time tournaments. One held at a proverbial Mecca of competitive pinball, and the other at a comfy spot in one of pinball's “super states”.

Sep 5, 2025

The Score Card: A Beastly Summer of Competition

Summer is a season that pairs well with activities like hiking, camping, and picnics, but if you're a dedicated pinhead, it's home to some of the biggest tournaments of the year. Read our recap in the latest edition of Score Card.

Aug 12, 2025

The Score Card: IFPA20 World Pinball Championship

Recapping IFPA20 Word Pinball Championship, one of the most prestigious major tournaments in pinball.

Jun 30, 2025

The Score Card: Canada's Big Battle and More Majors

In this fourth edition of The Score Card, we're featuring three big-time events, including one of the largest tournaments in the Great White North, an exceptionally quirky Stern Pro Circuit event, and yet another European pinball championship.

Jun 11, 2025

The Score Card: April Flippers Bag Big WPPRs

Europe crowns a new champion, King Kong storms Kalamazoo, and familiar faces take home trophies as the 2025 competitive pinball season heats up. This edition of The Score Card rounds up major tourney results from across the U.S. and abroad.

May 8, 2025

The Score Card: Women's World Championship and More

Competitive pinball wrapped up a huge month: Miriam Nadler took home the IFPA Women’s North American title, while Keri Wing secured her third World Championship after an epic comeback. Plus, major wins at Texas Pinball Festival & Louisville Arcade Expo. Full results & highlights here!

Apr 1, 2025

Competitive Pinball Roundup: The 2025 Season Begins

Kicking off a new regular series on tournament pinball with a look at the end of the 2024-2025 season and the start of the 2025-2026 season.

Mar 11, 2025