Join Our Leagues!
Explore The Kickback Bar’s exciting lineup of leagues in Middleton, WI. Our league nights combine friendly competition with craft beer and community vibes, perfect for newbies, competitors, and social groups alike.
Craft Beer Pinball League
Craft Beer Pinball League is a social and competitive pinball community based in Madison, Wisconsin, that brings together players of all skill levels for fun, beer, and pinball competition. League nights are held throughout the month — typically on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays — at venues like The Kickback Bar, with a rotating host brewery and a wide selection of pinball machines to play. Participants enjoy group match play followed by playoffs, can win brewery swag and prizes, and even take part in IFPA-tracked nights where scores are submitted for official rankings. The atmosphere emphasizes community and casual competition, with the first sponsored beer often included with registration.
Next League Night
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New Belgium – Craft Beer Pinball League
March 4th @ 6:30 PM
Friday Night Strikes
Friday Night Strikes is a weekly pinball tournament night held at The Kickback Bar in Middleton, WI, most Fridays starting around 7 PM. Instead of season standings, this event typically uses a “three strikes” format: every player starts with zero strikes, gains a strike each time they lose a match, and is eliminated after accumulating three. The last player standing at the end of the night wins bragging rights and often enjoys the relaxed vibe of casual competition with friends and fellow pinball fans. There’s no advance registration or entry fee required — you just show up and play.
Next League Night
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Friday Night Strikes
March 6th @ 7:00 PM
End-of-Year Pinball Invitational
Many of our league events are qualifying opportunities for our for our End-of-Year Pinball Invitational tournament. Winners earn an invitation to compete in our invite-only championship later this year, with prizes and bragging rights on the line. Click the link below to learn more!
Golden Tee Golf League
The Golden Tee Golf League at The Kickback Bar brings competitive arcade golf to a relaxed, social bar setting. Players compete weekly on specific course with set conditions, tracking scores over the season while sharpening their skills and battling it out on the leaderboard. Open to all experience levels, the league is a great way to enjoy friendly competition, meet fellow players, and enjoy great beer while taking your best shot at virtual golf glory. Whether you’re chasing low scores or just playing for fun, Golden Tee league night at The Kickback is all about competition, camaraderie, and classic arcade action.
The League just finished 1st Season with 8 Teams of two players battling for 8 Weeks for the top slot. If your interested in joining Season 2 in March, talk to a bartender for info or use the Contact Us form on the web site!
Mario Kart & Skee-Ball Leagues
Our Mario Kart Arcade and skee-Ball Leagues are currently on hiatus. If you are interested in being contacted when they start up again, please reach out via the Contact Us form at the link below!