The Emerald City Pinball League (ECPL) was founded by Matt Walton & Mira Mason-Reader to help grow the pinball scene in Eugene, Oregon. Moving to Eugene in 2016, Matt & Mira were impressed by the number of pinball machines at both of Eugene's fantastic arcades (Blairally & Level Up).
However, there weren't many opportunities for pinball enthusiasts and novices alike to get together and play in a league format. They decided to start up a league which encouraged community participation, growth, and education for players of all skill levels, while calling both locations home.