Marbles Program Tournaments

Monday, March 30, 2026 | 06:00 PM to Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 07:30 PM

A girl and boy setting up the marbles

Marbles Program

Allegheny County hosts a free annual marble competition series for youth ages 7-14. The winners of each qualifying tournament will receive a "Marbles Champion" T-shirt, marbles, and marble shooting rules. Previous knowledge and experience is not required. Instructors are onsite to teach how to play and oversee the tournaments. 

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All local tournament champions qualify for the Allegheny County Marbles Championship. The championship will be held at the Allegheny County Courthouse Courtyard from Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16, 2026. Winners of the countywide marbles championship, two boys and two girls, will receive a partial-expenses-paid trip to Wildwood, New Jersey to compete in the 103rd National Marbles Tournament the week of June 21, 2026. 

2025 Photos

2026 Schedule

When

  • Monday, March 30, 2026 | 06:00 PM - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 07:30 PM

Location

Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA