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Beer Pong Day

Raise a glass and join the celebration - it's Beer Pong Day! Show off your skills and have fun with friends.

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May 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEFirst Saturday in May

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYAlcohol

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to get your game face on and celebrate Beer Pong Day on the first Saturday of May! This holiday was created to honor the classic game of beer pong which is a fun and social way to enjoy some drinks with friends. Beer pong has been around for decades, but it only recently became popularized in bars and clubs around the world. The game can be played by teams of two or three people and involves throwing ping pong balls into cups filled with beer. So grab some friends, some beers, and get ready for an epic night of beer pong!

TIMELINE

Beer Pong Day Timeline

Beer Pong Inception

Beer Pong is believed to have originated in the 1950s and 1960s among American college students as a variant of "throw pong".

Growing Popularity

In the 1980s, Beer Pong grew out of the college scene into mainstream popularity, with local bars and pubs often hosting games.

First World Series of Beer Pong

Billy Gaines founded the World Series of Beer Pong (WSOBP), which became the first formal beer pong tournament to attract participants from all over the world.

Mainstream Media Attention

Beer Pong received significant mainstream media attention after The New York Times published an article on the drinking game, further boosting its popularity.

National Beer Pong Day Established

The first Saturday of May was declared National Beer Pong Day, establishing an official annual celebration for the beloved game.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Beer Pong Day

Play a game of beer pong

Grab some friends, fill up your cups of beer, and get ready to play a game of beer pong. Beer pong is a classic drinking game, and what better way to celebrate Beer Pong Day?!

THROW

Throw a beer pong tournament

Invite some friends over and throw an epic beer pong tournament. Make it extra exciting by having prizes for the winners!

HOST

Host a beer pong party

Gather your friends for an evening of beer pong and snacks. Set up the table, fill up some cups with beer and get ready to have some fun.

MAKE

Make beer pong themed food

Get creative in the kitchen and make some beer pong themed snacks like cupcake balls or beer pong cookies. Your friends will love it!

TRY

Try a new type of beer pong game

There are so many variations of beer pong that you can try. Why not try something new and give them a go! From vampire cups to black hole, you’re sure to have a blast.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Beer Pong Day

It's customizable

The beauty of beer pong is that you can tweak the rules to make it exactly how you want it. Your cups don't need to contain beer, so if there are certain beverages or foods you'd rather use, feel free to! And don't be afraid to mix things up with different scoring rules, bonuses or penalties for trick shots, special items placed in the cups - anything goes!

It's a fun and easy game

Beer pong is one of those games that anyone can easily pick up - no matter your age or experience. All you need is a table and some cups, and you're ready to go! It's a great way to have some lighthearted competition with friends or family members, without any complex rules or strategies.

It's social & encourages teamwork

Beer pong is more than just a game - it's also an opportunity to socialize and get people talking. While the person shooting the ball may do most of the work, their success depends on their teammate setting up good shots. Which means everyone can be involved, and collaborating together as a team will give you the best chance of winning!

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