Atlantic City 2026
The October 12–18, 2026 Nationals at Harrah's Atlantic City is complete. KC TAP's representatives, historical forms, and the official schedule are in the archive.
View the 2026 trip archive →Represent KC TAP
TAP League Nationals
National formats, qualification routes, registration updates, and KC TAP event history.
The KC TAP Nationals hub
Take your game to Nationals.
Follow your qualification path, plan a Dream Team or individual entry, and coordinate your next national event with KC TAP.
Planning the next event
Nationals event updates
2027 details pending confirmation
The next Nationals dates, venue, and format schedule have not yet been confirmed here from TAP's official event information.
Official TAP tournament information →Use the current event packet
Ask KC TAP about your intended entry. Fees, deadlines, roster limits, and payment instructions must match the correct event year.
Plan your entry with KC TAP →Your route to the national stage
How to qualify & prepare
8-Ball & 9-Ball National Teams
TAP's National Championship team events are reached through local Titleholders. Contact KC TAP to confirm your team's qualifying place and the remaining entry requirements.
Check KC TAP qualifiers →Dream Team, Singles & Scotch Doubles
These formats have their own eligibility and registration rules. Confirm membership, match history, audited handicaps, and available entries for the event you choose.
Official TAP rules & forms →- Choose your format. Identify your team, captain, doubles partner, or singles entry.
- Confirm eligibility. Have TAP member numbers, current rosters, and match history ready for KC TAP to review.
- Use the right packet. Check the year, deadline, fees, payment instructions, and any required app or identity verification.
- Coordinate your trip. Confirm the announced venue and playing dates before booking travel.
The currently published 2026 registration forms are historical. They are not new 2027 entry forms. Check TAP's official documents for updates.
Choose your competition
Nationals formats
TAP lists the following Nationals formats. Availability, entry requirements, and the detailed schedule must be confirmed for the specific event year.
8-Ball National Team
The 8-ball team championship, reached through local Titleholders.
9-Ball National Team
The 9-ball team championship, reached through local Titleholders.
8-Ball Dream Team
Build an eligible Dream Team for the national event.
Ladies 8-Ball Dream Team
The women's 8-ball Dream Team competition.
8-Ball Singles
Individual 8-ball competition.
9-Ball Singles
Individual 9-ball competition.
8-Ball Scotch Doubles
Partner competition using alternating shots.
Source: TAP's official Nationals formats and qualification routes.
Get ready to travel
Venue, hotels & arrival plans
Confirm the host venue
Nationals locations change between event years. Use the venue announced for the Nationals you are entering; Harrah's Atlantic City is the completed 2026 location.
Check official event information →Coordinate with KC TAP
Discuss arrival dates, overlapping formats, and any league travel arrangements. A future KC TAP hotel block or booking rate has not been confirmed here.
Ask about travel planning →Represent your league
KC TAP at Nationals
Follow local qualifiers as they prepare for national competition. Past representatives and imported standings are kept by event year, with historical HCs clearly separated from current player information.
Is Rally in the Valley the same event?
Rally in the Valley has its own formats, dates, and registration. Visit the Rally event hub for that event's planning information.
The Nationals record
Explore previous events
Search the full 2025 Kalahari Dream Team standings, expand team rosters, and revisit the completed 2026 KC TAP trip.