NEWS
New York State Pinball Championship this Weekend
It is a testament to the timeless appeal of pinball and the surge in competitive players who are stepping up in record numbers to showcase their flipper skills. 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. On 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.
After a resounding success with last year’s inaugural competition, the IFPA will also be hosting the 4rd Annual IFPA Women’s State Championship Series finale with nearly 900 players competing for their share of over $16,000 in cash and prizes. These will be scheduled for the following day, Sunday, January 18th.
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. On 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.
After a resounding success with last year’s inaugural competition, the IFPA will also be hosting the 4rd Annual IFPA Women’s State Championship Series finale with nearly 900 players competing for their share of over $16,000 in cash and prizes. These will be scheduled for the following day, Sunday, January 18th.