PROFESSIONAL CORNHOLE
If you think your last backyard tournament was intense, you haven’t seen anything yet! Join professional cornhole players Noah Almanza, Joe Kniesteadt, AJ Sims, and Jimmy Youmans as they elevate your favorite yard game to a true work of art. You’ve never seen anyone land on the board like these pros—do you have what it takes to play in the big leagues?
Are you a master of the board? Prove it! Gather your team together, put some points on your board, and get in the game with the Professional Cornhole tour!
| Mon 14 Apr 2025 | JORDAN | PERFORMANCE |
| Wed 16 Apr 2025 | SAUDI | PERFORMANCE |
| Fri 18 Apr 2025 | UAE | PERFORMANCE |
| Mon 21 Apr 2025 | KUWAIT | PERFORMANCE |
| Tue 22 Apr 2025 | KUWAIT | PERFORMANCE |
| Wed 23 Apr 2025 | KUWAIT | PERFORMANCE |
| Fri 25 Apr 2025 | QATAR | PERFORMANCE |
| Sun 27 Apr 2025 | DJIBOUTI | PERFORMANCE |
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How do I get schedule information on specific shows?
We make it easy. The calendar and menu of events are categorized by genre and region, right here on our site.
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Why do entertainers perform for the military?
Performers need to perform. It's in their DNA. Plus, going on tour with Armed Forces Entertainment is an opportunity for artists to give back and honor the sacrifices deployed servicemembers and their families make on behalf of our country. For up-and-coming artists, touring with AFE is a great way to build an audience. For established artists, it's an up-close-and-personal way to say thanks to fans.
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How much do tickets cost?
It's FREE to attend every Armed Forces Entertainment show. Every single show, every single time.
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Why are there occasional schedule changes?
Sometimes emergencies and personal challenges pop up for scheduled artists. Add the uncertainty of world politics, and tour agendas inevitably shift. We rush the updates to the effected venue and make changes to the online show schedule as quickly as possible. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen, and we're sorry for the inconvenience.
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Can I invite non-military people to AFE events?
It depends on the rules of your installation. In general, yes, non-military guests are allowed at AFE shows. But military personnel are our priority.
Noah Almanza enters the 2025 season as his fourth professional season. In his rookie year, Almanza took the American Cornhole League (ACL) by storm, delivering airmail highlights that helped put him in the top 10 in the world in singles. Almanza has remained in the top 50 in singles rankings for nearly his entire career, and he is looking forward to a strong 2025 season.
Joe Kniesteadt is a professional cornhole player who has been making waves in the sport since turning professional. In his rookie season, Kniesteadt became one of the top players in the country. In April 2023, Kniesteadt took first place in the tier 1 division of the Open #10 Singles Champs, which helped him finish at #9 in the world ACL Pro Singles rankings.
AJ Sims is a professional cornhole player from Caldwell, Texas. Sims competes in the ACL out of the Southwest Conference. He had his first breakout win at the 2019 ACL Advanced World Championship, where he hit an airmail against Windsor and Harbaugh to advance to the World Championship Title on ESPN. Then, in 2020, Sims became an ACL Pro. Sims finished 2023 ranked #27 in the world, and, in 2024, he and his partner won a shootout championship.
Featured by the ACL in their video “The Biggest Arms in Cornhole,” Jimmy Youmans certainly lives up to that name. Youmans is affiliated with the New England Woodchucks and has been an ACL Pro since 2019. According to Youmans, his most memorable shot was when he hit the last shot on ESPN to make it to the finals. Youmans finished 2023 with a Pro Doubles world ranking of #7 and, in 2024, was the champion of the ACL Canada #1 Open Singles.
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