It might be a simple game, but cornhole is taking North America by storm
Professional and amateur players have taken the game of cornhole from backyards and school gymnasiums into giant warehouses, convention centres — and even onto ESPN.
![It might be a simple game, but cornhole is taking North America by storm](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7072473.1704209965!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/cornhole-in-ottawa.jpg)
![The Ottawa Cornhole League ran two seasons in 2023, and begins its third season the second week of January. A group of people are seen holding beanbags, ready to toss at the cornhole board.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7072473.1704209965!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/cornhole-in-ottawa.jpg)
Professional and amateur players have taken the game of cornhole from backyards and school gymnasiums into giant warehouses, convention centres — and even onto ESPN.