PBA Communications
RICHMOND, Va. — The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and The CW Network announced the 2026 PBA Tour schedule, which includes two Ohio stops and a return to Maine.
Starting in February 2026, “PBA Championship Sundays on The CW” will bring 20 hours of professional bowling coverage to the network over 10 consecutive Sunday afternoons. Live coverage will begin at 4 p.m. every Sunday starting Feb. 22, 2026, with the PBA Players Championship in Arlington, Texas, and continuing through the PBA Tournament of Champions return to AMF Riviera Lanes in Fairlawn on April 26, 2026.
The move to The CW marks the next evolution of the PBA’s vision to capture younger and more diverse audiences by simplifying schedules, spotlighting inspirational athletes, and expanding storytelling across all platforms.
“Our partnership with The CW reflects the future of bowling as both a competitive sport and an evolving entertainment experience,” said Lev Ekster, president of Lucky Strike Entertainment. “By uniting with The CW’s growing sports lineup, we’re bringing the energy of the PBA Tour into homes across the country every week. Championship Sundays will be a destination event for fans to follow the game’s biggest moments.”
Fans will see four major championships on The CW Network, including the PBA Players Championship, U.S. Open, USBC Masters and PBA Tournament of Champions. The six title events rounding out The CW’s coverage of the 2026 PBA Tour include honoring PBA legend Pete Weber in Missouri and bringing the renowned Roth/Holman Doubles Championship to the extraordinary atmosphere of Maine’s Bayside Bowl, which was the former site for the PBA League finals.
“We are proud to be the network for one of America’s most beloved pastimes and to foster connections with the next generation of bowling fans,” said Mike Perman, senior vice president of sports at The CW Network.
Prior to PBA Championship Sunday on The CW, fans can watch qualifying and match play rounds live on BowlTV. Fans can also follow the PBA’s official social channels for additional highlights, behind-the-scenes access, and storytelling.
In addition to the annual Fairlawn appearance, the PBA Tour also will be returning to Columbus, for the PBA Ohio Classic, with the finals set for April 5 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace — a new venue for the Tour.
Past Tour events have been held at Sequoia Pro Bowl and Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl, which has been the site of PBA50 summer events.
2026 PBA Championship Sundays on The CW Schedule
All broadcasts will air live at 4 p.m. ET on The CW Network
- February 22: PBA Players Championship – Arlington, Texas – International Training and Research Center
- March 1: PBA Pete Weber Missouri Classic – St. Peters. Mo. – Bowlero St. Peters
- March 8: U.S. Open – Indianapolis, Ind. – Royal Pin Woodland
- March 15: PBA Illinois Classic – Decatur, Ill. – David Small’s Victory Lanes
- March 22: PBA Indiana Classic – Fort Wayne, Ind. – David Small’s Pro Bowl West
- March 29: USBC Masters – Allen Park, Mich. – Thunderbowl Lanes
- April 5: PBA Ohio Classic – Columbus, Ohio – Columbus Square Bowling Palace
- April 12: PBA New York Classic – Rochester, N.Y. – ABC Gates Bowl
- April 19: PBA Roth/Holman Doubles Championship – Portland, Maine – Bayside Bowl
- April 26: PBA Tournament of Champions – Fairlawn, Ohio – AMF Rivera Lanes
Additional PBA tentpole events will air later in 2026 on other platforms. The PBA World Series of Bowling and PBA Commissioner’s Cup will air on CBS and CBS Sports Network, while the Storm Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles and the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters will air live on streaming platforms, including BowlTV.
Opportunities remain for partners to join the 2026 PBA on The CW Tour, with integrations available across broadcast, digital, and live fan experiences.