Sat, Nov 28 · 2–5 PM
Free-play tournament
All ages, all skill levels. Your ticket includes free play on 50+ machines, plus prizes and giveaways all afternoon.
$20 per person
Get your ticket3rd annual · Saturday, November 28 · Calgary
Pinball
With a Purpose
Flip out and have a ton of fun while supporting the United Way of Calgary and Area. Three ways to play, one big goal — and this year we're at the brand-new Nightwave Arcade.
Presented by Krywolt Insurance · Machine giveaway with Nitro Pinball Alberta
2026 fundraising goal
$0raised of $30,000
Every ticket, raffle entry and 50/50 purchase supports the United Way of Calgary and Area.
$20Tournament
50/50Raffle
$100Machine draw
Three ways to raise money
All tickets and donations are processed securely by United Way of Calgary and Area — credit card accepted.
On sale Oct 26 · Draw Dec 7
50/50 raffle
Build the pot BIG for United Way — the winner takes half, and the other half goes straight to the cause.
$5 for 1 · up to 200 for $50
Buy 50/50 ticketsOnly 200 tickets
Pinball machine giveaway
Win any new Stern Pro machine available from Nitro Pinball Alberta — up to $11,500 value, delivered and set up.
$100 per entry
Enter the drawThe tournament
Come play pinball with a purpose
Join other pinball enthusiasts for an afternoon of flipping, friendly rivalry and fundraising. Only one ticket per person is needed, and kids 12 and under are welcome to buy a ticket and compete too.
- Doors open at noonPinball machine draw 1–2 PM
- Play starts 2 PM sharpUntil 5 PM, playoffs after
- Free playIncluded with your $20 ticket, plus prizes and giveaways
- All agesEvery skill level welcome
The grand prize
Ever dream of owning your own pinball machine?
Or need a new one for your collection? A $100 entry gives you the chance to win ANY new Stern Pro machine currently available from Nitro Pinball Alberta — with free delivery and setup in the Calgary area. Only 200 tickets, and we expect them to sell out fast. If all 200 are sold by November 28, the winner will be drawn live at the event between 1 and 2 PM.
200
tickets only · $100 each
Enter now
Fallout 
Godzilla 
Star Wars: Fall of the Empire 
Jaws 
X-Men 
Dungeons & Dragons 
Stranger Things 
Jurassic Park
Plus King Kong and more. Images show example models; the winner chooses any Stern Pro model from Nitro Pinball Alberta's available stock, up to $11,500 value. Prize is store credit with no cash value.
50/50 raffle
Get your 50/50 tickets and win cash
Build the pot BIG for United Way! One lucky winner takes home half the jackpot, and the other half supports United Way programs that help individuals and families across our community. The more tickets sold, the bigger the prize.
- On sale
- October 26 – December 7, 2026
- Draw
- Monday, December 7, 2026
- $51 ticket
- $1010 tickets
- $2050 tickets
- $50200 tickets
Tickets sold online by United Way of Calgary and Area through Rafflebox.
New this year
Nightwave Arcade
We're moving to Calgary's newest arcade — over 50 pinball machines and much more room to play.
- Address
- 2020 32 Ave NE, Bay R, Calgary, AB
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Doors
- 12:00 noon
- Machine draw
- 1–2 PM
- Tournament
- 2 PM sharp to 5 PM · Playoffs after
Fan favourites
Play the best games in the house
Nightwave's most popular machines are part of the fun on tournament day. Your $20 ticket includes free play on these and 50+ more.
These machines are for play at the event and are not part of the pinball machine draw.
Thank you to our sponsors & partners
Charity partner — all funds raised support United Way
Event sponsor & machine giveaway sponsor
Machine giveaway sponsor
Highlights from past years
Two years of high scores, tilt warnings and big smiles for United Way. Year three is set to be the biggest yet.
