Powerball and Disc Golf: DGPT Partnership, Powerball Cup & Powerball Ace

In 2026, Powerball became the official presenting partner of the Disc Golf Pro Tour in the largest partnership in the Tour's history. Its name now runs through the professional season — from the World Standings and Playoffs to the Powerball Cup.

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Official presenting partnership

What is Powerball's relationship with professional disc golf?

On January 12, 2026, Powerball and the Disc Golf Pro Tour announced a multi-year agreement making Powerball the Tour's official presenting partner. The DGPT described it as the largest partnership in Tour history.

This goes well beyond a logo sponsorship. The circuit is formally styled the Disc Golf Pro Tour Presented by Powerball. Powerball branding also became part of the season-long World Standings, the DGPT Playoffs and the Tour Championship, renamed the Powerball Cup.

The agreement also created a spectator competition called the Powerball Ace and helped fund expanded free live coverage during the 2026 season.

Quick facts

How deeply is Powerball integrated?

2026First season of the presenting partnership.
15 eventsU.S. DGPT stops scheduled to feature the Powerball Ace.
$5,000+Starting hole-in-one prize in the Powerball Ace.
Record purseThe Powerball Cup is set to carry the largest purse in DGPT history.
The agreement

Powerball branding across the professional tour

Tour

Disc Golf Pro Tour Presented by Powerball

Powerball holds the overall presenting position for the main professional tour.

Standings

Powerball DGPT World Standings

The season-long points race carries Powerball naming rights, with more than 20 points-eligible events in 2026.

Playoffs

Powerball DGPT Playoffs

The closing stretch of the season competes under the Powerball DGPT Playoffs name.

Championship

Powerball Cup

The Tour Championship has been renamed the Powerball Cup, giving Powerball naming rights to the season finale.

Season finale

What is the Powerball Cup?

The 2026 Powerball Cup is the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship. DGPT describes it as the crown jewel of the season, where the leading competitors fight for the Tour championship.

The partnership announcement says the 2026 event will offer the largest purse in DGPT history. It is scheduled for October 15–18 in the Bedford County/Lynchburg, Virginia area.

Fan activation

How does the Powerball Ace work?

The Powerball Ace turns the lottery's rollover idea into a live disc-golf spectator challenge.

5 fansFive eligible ticketed spectators are randomly selected at each tournament.
1 throwEach selected fan attempts a hole-in-one before the MPO lead card tees off Saturday.
$5,000 startThe ace prize starts at $5,000 and rises $1,000 at the next event if nobody hits it.
$500The closest shot to the pin at each event receives $500.
ResetOnce an ace is made, the main prize resets to $5,000.
LiveThe spectator challenge is covered on Disc Golf Network.
Precise sponsorship note: the Powerball Ace official rules identify LOWA LLC, doing business as the Disc Golf Pro Tour, as the sponsor responsible for the promotion and prize fulfilment. Powerball is the Tour's presenting partner and the activation carries Powerball branding.
Media impact

The partnership expanded free disc-golf coverage

In February 2026, DGPT said Powerball's partnership was a major factor behind expanded free live coverage. The first hour of every round became available free on YouTube, while complete first-round coverage remained available without charge through DGN Free.

That gives the agreement a measurable effect beyond naming rights: DGPT explicitly linked Powerball's support to wider public access to its live media product.

2026 calendar

Where the Powerball Ace appears

DGPT announced the activation for all 15 U.S.-based Elite Series events.

EventLocationDates
Supreme Flight OpenBrooksville, FLFeb. 27–Mar. 1
Big Easy OpenJefferson Parish, LAMar. 13–15
Queen City ClassicCharlotte, NCMar. 27–29
Jonesboro OpenJonesboro, ARApr. 17–19
Kansas City Wide OpenLiberty, MOApr. 24–26
The Open at AustinAustin, TXMay 7–10
OTB OpenStockton, CAMay 21–24
Northwest ChampionshipPortland, ORJun. 4–7
Ledgestone OpenPeoria, ILJul. 30–Aug. 2
Discmania ChallengeIndianola, IAAug. 7–9
DGPT Doubles ChampionshipClearwater, MNAug. 14–16
LWS Open at IdlewildBurlington, KYSep. 4–6
Green Mountain ChampionshipJeffersonville, VTSep. 17–20
MVP Open x OTBLeicester, MASep. 24–27
Powerball CupBedford County / Lynchburg, VAOct. 15–18
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