Stern Pro Circuit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

CLEPin 2024: The Premiere Pinball Convention in Cleveland

The Amazing Pinball Race: A Taste of the Stern Pro Circuit

Wonder what it's like to attend a Stern Pro Circuit event? Matt Owen checks out The Amazing Pinball Race to find out.