2026 Indiana APA State Invitational Begins in Indianapolis
Registration is closed, but the official event guide and live tournament page remain essential for entrants.
The 25th annual Indiana APA State Invitational is running October 27-November 1, 2026, at the Wyndham Indianapolis Airport. Registration is closed, but entrants can still use the official event guide and CompuSport page to follow schedules, brackets and tournament updates.
The six-day event brings APA competitors to Indianapolis for a statewide championship week. Players should rely on the live tournament resources rather than screenshots or older social posts when checking a match time.
When and where is the Indiana APA State Invitational?
The invitational begins Tuesday, October 27, and continues through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Competition is based at the Wyndham Indianapolis Airport hotel.
| Event detail | Official information |
|---|---|
| Event | 25th annual Indiana APA State Invitational |
| Dates | October 27-November 1, 2026 |
| Host venue | Wyndham Indianapolis Airport |
| Registration | Closed |
| Registration deadline | October 18 at 10:59 p.m. Central |
| Brackets and updates | CompuSport |
The registration deadline was extended to October 18, but it has now passed. Players who are not already entered should not treat the event's registration page as a current open-entry opportunity.
What were entrants required to complete before the event?
The official organizer outlined a multi-step entry process. Players needed to complete the CompuSport registration, pay the appropriate entry fee and submit the required skill-level certification by the deadline.
That certification step matters because APA competition uses skill levels to create the intended matchup structure. An online registration without the related payment or certification could leave an entry incomplete.
| Entry step | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CompuSport registration | Creates the tournament entry |
| Entry-fee payment | Completes the financial requirement |
| Skill-level certification | Confirms player eligibility and tournament rating |
| Event-guide review | Provides policies, schedules and participant instructions |
Entrants with a question about their status should contact their league operator or the tournament organizer directly. Pool4 cannot verify an individual registration, payment or certification.
Where can players find schedules and brackets?
The official Indiana State Invitational event guide is the primary planning document. It should be reviewed before travel and again during the event in case the organizer posts updated instructions.
Live tournament information is available through the Indiana APA event page on CompuSport. Once play is underway, CompuSport is the practical place to check brackets and current match information.
Players should compare any saved schedule with the current online listing before leaving for the venue. Tournament tables can move faster or slower than projected, and official staff instructions at the venue take priority.
What should players check before each match?
Competitors should confirm the bracket, table assignment, match time and any check-in requirement. They should also keep their membership and identification information available and follow the dress, conduct and equipment rules in the event guide.
The venue is an airport hotel, but travel time can still vary. Arriving early provides a buffer for parking, finding the tournament area and resolving a bracket question before a scheduled match.
For organizer notices, participants should monitor the official Illiana APA announcement, the event guide and CompuSport throughout the week.
When is the 2026 Indiana APA State Invitational?
The tournament runs from October 27 through November 1, 2026.
Where is the event being held?
The host venue is the Wyndham Indianapolis Airport hotel in Indianapolis.
Is registration still open?
No. The extended registration deadline was October 18 at 10:59 p.m. Central.
Where are the brackets posted?
Players should use the official CompuSport event page for brackets and current tournament information.
What resources should entrants monitor?
Entrants should check the official event guide, CompuSport and organizer announcements for current schedules and instructions.
