How to Build Cornhole Boards: Official Size DIY Plans (2026)
Cornhole is the ultimate backyard game, and building your own regulation boards is a quick and easy project perfect for beginners. These boards follow official ACA tournament dimensions, and you can customize them with paint, stain, or vinyl decals.
Key Takeaways
- Cornhole is the ultimate backyard game, and building your own regulation boards is a quick and easy project perfect for beginners.
- These boards follow official ACA tournament dimensions, and you can customize them with paint, stain, or vinyl decals.
- Use 1/2-inch sanded birch plywood for the smoothest playing surface.
- Apply 3-4 coats of polyurethane for tournament-quality bag slide.
- Use carriage bolts with wing nuts for tool-free folding legs.
Tools Needed
Materials List
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cut the Playing Surfaces
Cut two 24x48-inch pieces from 1/2-inch sanded plywood. Sand both surfaces to 220 grit.
Build the Frames
Build a rectangular frame from 2x4s for each board: 48 inches long by 21 inches wide inside dimension.
Cut the Holes
Mark a 6-inch diameter hole centered 9 inches from top edge and 12 inches from each side. Cut with jigsaw.
Attach Top to Frame
Glue and screw plywood top to frame. Countersink screws for a flat playing surface.
Build Folding Legs
Cut 2x4 legs so back of board stands 12 inches high. Attach with carriage bolts and wing nuts for folding.
Finish and Customize
Prime, paint with team colors or designs, and seal with polyurethane for a slick playing surface.
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