The ACL restructuring is officially underway, and it starts with big news out of the American Cornhole League: founder Stacey Moore is stepping down as Commissioner, and a six-member executive team is taking over the league’s day-to-day operations.
The ACL announced the change on October 23, 2026, calling it the start of a broad restructuring aimed at fixing the league’s finances and rebuilding trust with players. If you play in ACL events, have money sitting in your ACL Wallet, or just follow the pro scene, here’s what you need to know.
Who’s Running the ACL Now?
Day-to-day decisions now rest with a six-member executive team made up of longtime ACL leaders. The league named three of them so far: Kat Kennedy-Halbert, Michael Gonzales, and Joshua Keck. Each comes from a different part of the organization, which the ACL says gives the group a wider range of perspectives.
The team’s focus is on relationships with players, licensed manufacturers, and sponsors. They’ve also promised more transparency, real accountability, and regular updates showing measurable progress. In their statement, the team acknowledged it’s a tough moment for the league but said “better days are coming,” and stressed that the ACL’s core idea — that anyone can play and anyone can win — isn’t going anywhere.
What Happens to Stacey Moore?
Moore isn’t leaving the ACL entirely. He founded the league in 2015 and will stay on as its owner. His new focus is on the money side: lining up potential investors, chasing sponsorships, and working with outside financial professionals on restructuring options.
The rest of his Commissioner duties will be handed off to ACL staff over the next six weeks. The executive team credited Moore with building the ACL into what it is today, while admitting there’s a lot of hard work ahead.
Why the ACL Restructuring?
In short: money. The ACL says recent economic conditions, along with financial and operational problems inside the league, have hit hard. Those problems have rippled out to players, event directors, licensed manufacturers, sponsors, and fans.
To fix it, the league says it’s putting stronger financial controls in place and looking into independent financial oversight. The new leadership plans to review the entire organization top to bottom, tighten internal operations, and build a business model that can actually sustain the league long term. Paying back what the ACL owes is now the top priority.
When Will ACL Wallet Balances Be Paid?
This is the part most players care about. The ACL says reconciling and repaying outstanding ACL Wallet balances is its number one priority, and it acknowledged the real financial hardship those unpaid balances have caused.
Here’s the current repayment timeline under the ACL restructuring:
- January 2027: the league hopes to start paying down outstanding Wallet balances.
- End of March 2027: the goal is to have most, if not all, balances resolved.
One important caveat: these dates are estimates based on the revenue the ACL expects to bring in. The league is clear that they are not guaranteed repayment dates.
What’s Next in the ACL Restructuring?
Over the next six weeks, the executive team plans to present a full restructuring plan. Here’s what’s on the way:
- A Commissioner’s Committee to help steer the league’s future operations.
- An Advisory Board for extra guidance and oversight.
- A new commission, board, and committee structure, with details still to be announced.
According to the league, the ACL restructuring will center on financial accountability, running more efficiently, communicating clearly, and building a business model that can support the current season and future growth. The league was upfront that these changes will take time and results aren’t guaranteed.
What the ACL Restructuring Means for Cornhole Players
The ACL is still the biggest name in competitive cornhole. Founded in 2015 and based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, it sets equipment standards and rules, runs more than 25,000 tournaments a year, has over 200,000 active players, and puts events on ESPN. A leadership change at the top of an organization that size matters to everyone in the sport.
For now, the takeaway is simple: new people are in charge of daily operations, repaying Wallet balances comes first, and a full ACL restructuring plan should arrive within about six weeks. The new team thanked players, directors, manufacturers, and sponsors for their patience, and admitted many have waited longer than they should have. Whether the league can deliver on its timeline is the big question heading into 2027.
We’ll keep following the story and post updates here about the ACL restructuring as they share more. You can read the ACL’s full announcement on iPlayCornhole.com.
