Cleveland Water Pong-A-Palooza

Friendly competition. Cold drinks. A great cause.
The cups are filled with water — the energy anything but.

Date Saturday, April 18
Time Noon – 5:00 PM EDT
Venue Around the Corner, Lakewood
Address 18616 Detroit Ave

Must be 21+ to attend  •  All proceeds benefit the Carter Nedley Foundation

Grab Your Spot

Early Bird
Early Bird Team Ticket
$60
Available until March 31  •  2 tickets included
  • Entry for a 2-person team
  • Access to all tournament activities
  • All proceeds go directly to Carter Nedley Foundation
Select This Ticket

⏰ Early bird pricing ends March 31 — grab it before it's gone.

How It Works

01 👥
Form Your Team

Grab your best partner and register as a 2-person team. No prior pong experience required — just good vibes.

02 🗓️
Show Up at Noon

Doors open Saturday, April 18 at noon. Check in, find your bracket, and get warmed up.

03 🏓
Round Robin

Every team gets 3 guaranteed games in round-robin play. No one-and-done — you're here for the afternoon.

04 🏆
Single Elimination

Top teams advance into a single-elimination bracket. Last team standing takes home the legendary College Champion Starter Pack.

📋 Tournament Format

Teams of 2 compete in 3 guaranteed round-robin games before the field cuts to a single-elimination bracket. No one-and-done — every team gets a full afternoon of play before the bracket decides it all. Water in the cups. All the fun of pong, none of the hangover.

The Cause

Carter Nedley Foundation

Every ticket sold goes directly to the Carter Nedley Foundation — a Cleveland-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer.

The foundation works to provide comfort, resources, and hope to kids and families navigating some of the hardest moments imaginable, partnering with hospitals and care organizations across Northeast Ohio.

Carter Nedley Foundation presenting $50,000 check to UH Rainbow Babies & Children's
Presenting a $50,000 donation to UH Rainbow Babies & Children's for Pediatric Cancer Care & Family Assistance — August 2025
Learn more about the foundation →
Hopper the therapy dog
Special Guest

Meet Hopper

Canine Assistant  •  UH Cancer Unit

Hopper is the beloved therapy dog providing emotional support to patients and families at the University Hospitals inpatient cancer unit — and he'll be joining us on April 18.

Come meet the goodest boy in Northeast Ohio while you play for an incredible cause.

🐾 Good Boy in Attendance

The Prize

College Survival Kit prize — trophy, case of Natural Light, laundry basket full of ramen

One College Survival Kit per winning team player — because champions deserve the finer things.

Our Partners

FAQ

You must be 21 or older to attend. Valid ID will be required at the door.
Yes! This is a water pong tournament — cups contain water, not beer. It's all about skill and fun, not how much you drink. The bar will be open if you want something to sip on the side.
Around the Corner is located at 18616 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 — right in the heart of Lakewood. Street parking is available nearby.
Early bird pricing is available through March 31. After that, tickets may increase in price, so grab them while you can!
100% of proceeds go directly to the Carter Nedley Foundation, a Cleveland-based nonprofit supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer. Tickets are processed through Zeffy, which charges no platform fees to nonprofits.
Full ticket details are on the Zeffy page — check there for the latest options and pricing for spectators or supporters.
That is the plan! Hopper is the beloved therapy and service dog at the UH inpatient cancer unit, and he'll be joining us for the event. Prepare yourself accordingly.