The road to Cleveland is set, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything you need to know before bags fly. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony dive into the Pro Singles brackets, analyzing each path to the final and where the biggest challenges—and opportunities—sit.

Then it’s on to Doubles, where the competition is stacked and the margins are razor thin. Which teams are positioned for a deep run? And where could we see an early shake-up?

To close the show, we turn up the heat with Hot Take Scale—predicting what’s coming next in the season. How likely is it that Logan Chamberlain grabs a Singles title soon? Will Sammy Soto break through with a finals appearance? Could a non–Top 10 team steal the next major—or a player outside the Top 20 take Singles?

Brackets, bold predictions, and plenty of debate—this one sets the stage for Cleveland.

Open #6 delivered big moments and new storylines, and Around the ACL is breaking it all down. Meesh, Jake, and Mike Hoffman start with Doubles, where Logan Chamberlain and Gavin Cano continue their strong run and add another title.

In Singles, it was a breakout performance from Jayce Fleisher, who proves he’s not just a rising name, he’s ready to contend right now. We also recap the rest of the divisions, including Dia Lee in Women’s Singles, Sam Finley / Mikayla Calvey in Women’s Doubles, and another dominant showing from Matt Guy in the Seniors divisions.

Then we turn up the heat with Overreaction Wednesday. Are there only a handful of players who can actually win big events? Is Fleisher here to stay at the top? And is the middle tier of pros starting to disappear?

Big wins, shifting momentum, and some bold takes, this episode sets the tone for what’s next.

Then it’s all about Doubles, as we look at key teams, potential breakout pairs, and which duos could make serious noise this weekend.

To close it out, we bring back a fan-favorite debate segment: Too High or Too Low. Are some of the current rankings where they should be—or way off? We take a closer look at names like Matt Guy, the duo of Koby Costanza / Tommy Sliker, and Sarah Cassidy / Matt Wilson—and give our honest takes.

Predictions, pressure points, and plenty of debate—this one sets the stage for Open #6.

The ACL Pro Teams season is heating up, and Around the ACL is breaking down everything from Signature #3. Meesh, Jake, and Stacey Moore kick things off with what’s next for Teams, including Vegas locking in their bid and what it means moving forward.

Then we dive into a full recap of the Signature #3 Teams event by going through each matchup, standout performances, and which squads are starting to separate themselves early in the season.

To close it out, we bring the vibes with a brand new segment: Walk-Up Song Energy. Every team gets a walk-up identity, from hype anthems to chaotic energy, and we explain exactly why it fits each squad.

Signature #3 in Kansas City delivered, and Around the ACL is breaking it all down. Meesh, Jake, and Anthony recap a huge weekend, starting with Mark Richards and Tony Smith taking control in Doubles and Logan Chamberlain adding another big Singles win to his resume.

We also hit all divisions—Sarah Cassidy gets it done in Women’s Singles, Matt Guy continues to dominate the Seniors division (including a Doubles win with Frank Modlin), and the next generation shows out with Gabriel Clauson and Madden Franco/Jase Webb grabbing Junior titles.

Then we close it out with a brand new segment: the Signature #3 Stock Exchange. Who are we buying after Kansas City? Who are we selling off? And who are we holding steady as the season rolls on?

We’re headed to Kansas City, and this episode of Around the ACL is all about setting the stage for Signature #3. Meesh, Jake, and special guest Michael Gonzales kick things off with a deep dive into the ACL’s officiating program—what’s working, what’s evolving, and what players and fans should know moving forward.

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by ACL Commissioner Stacey Moore to break down the launch of the 2026 ACL Pro Teams season. We start with an overview of how the Teams format works, the five-event schedule leading to the Pro Teams Championship, and what fans can expect when Week 1 kicks off in Overland Park, Kansas.

Then we dive into the official Teams bracket, analyzing all ten squads and making predictions on which teams are positioned for a deep run as the season begins.

After the preview, we hand out Teams Superlatives — from the most dangerous roster to the most underrated squad and the team that could shock everyone.

To wrap things up, we keep it fun by deciding which ACL teams would win famous reality shows, including Survivor, Big Brother, and Dancing With the Stars, before finishing with our usual Hole-y Hot Takes.

The Vegas Signature delivered big moments—and one player stole the show. Logan Chamberlain put together a massive weekend, capturing both Pro Singles and Pro Doubles alongside Gavin Cano, and the crew breaks down what made his performance so dominant.

Jake, Meesh, and Cory recap everything from Signature #2 in Las Vegas, including standout runs across the divisions. We talk through Chamberlain’s incredible double win, the key moments in Singles, and how the rest of the field stacked up.

We also hit the rest of the podiums from the weekend, including wins from Kamryn Belvin, Jay Dotson, Gabriel Clauson, and more across Women’s, Seniors, and Juniors competition.

To wrap things up, we bring some Vegas energy with the Cornhole Olympics Medal Ceremony, handing out gold medals for the most entertaining moments of the event:

Best facial expressions

Best drip

Who looked like they were having the most fun in Vegas

Best crowd energy

The ultimate “How Did That Not Go In?” shot

Plus, we close the show with another round of Hole-y Hot Takes.

If you want the stories behind the scores from Vegas, this is the episode.

This week on Around the ACL, Meesh and Jake are joined by Athena for a packed episode that mixes league insight with some fun. We start with a look at new Player and Director Engagement Programs, where Athena shares what’s being built behind the scenes and how these initiatives aim to strengthen the ACL community at every level.

From there, we preview the upcoming Las Vegas Open, breaking down both Singles and Doubles fields and what to watch as players head into another big event weekend. Athena also gives insight into Minor League Teams and what they mean for the league’s development pipeline.

To keep things light, the crew wraps up with a Silly ACL Pro Draft, debating which pros you’d trust to plan your wedding, cook dinner, win a trivia night, dominate dodgeball, manage social media, or win a dance-off.

As always, we close with bold predictions and quick takes in Hole-y Hot Take. A little news, a little preview, and a lot of personality in this one.