World lawn and indoor bowls events

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These are the premier International Bowls Events between national bowls organisations affiliated to World Bowls, the PBA, World Bowls Tour and the IIBC.

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Outdoor

EventVenueNext edition
World Outdoor Bowls Championships Flag of England.svg Leamington Spa [1] July 2027 [1]
Commonwealth Games Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow23 July – 2 August 2026
World Singles Champion of Champions Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barham, NSW19–25 September 2025
World Cup Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur4–8 November 2025
European Bowls Championships Flag placeholder.svg tbatba 2026
17th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship Flag of India.svg New Delhi2026
Southeast Asian Games Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, Penang & Sarawaktba 2027
Hong Kong International Bowls Classic Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hong Kong15–23 November 2025
Pacific Games Flag of Tonga.svg Nuku'alofatba 2031

Indoor

EventVenueNext edition
World Bowls Indoor Championships Flag placeholder.svgtbc
Scottish International Open Flag of Scotland.svg tbatba 2025
World Indoor Bowls Championships Flag of England.svg Yarmouth9th-25th January 2026 [2]
World Bowls Junior Indoor Championship Ulster Banner.svg Ballyclare1–4 December 2025

World Outdoor Bowls Championships

The sport's premier event and organised by World Bowls. First held in 1966, the World Outdoor Bowls Championships for men and women are held every 4 years. From 2008 the men's and women's events are held together. Qualifying national bowls organisations (usually countries) are represented by a team of 5 players, who play once as a single and a four, then again as a pair and a triple. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in each of the 4 disciplines, and there is also a trophy for the best overall team — the Leonard Trophy for men and the Taylor Trophy for women. [3] [4]

Commonwealth Games

Organised by the Commonwealth Games Federation. First held in 1930, the Commonwealth Games Bowls Championships for men and women are held every 4 years. Women's events were added from 1982. Four gold medals are competed for in the singles, pairs, triples and fours.

World Indoor Bowls Championships

One of two World Championship indoor events. Organised by the PBA/World Bowls Tour. First held in 1979, the World Indoor Bowls Championships for men and women are held every year. There are currently five events, the open singles, the open pairs, the women's singles, the mixed pairs and open under-25 singles. [5] [4] It is currently organised by the Professional Bowls Association and the World Bowls Tour and involves mainly Northern Hemisphere nations.

World Bowls Indoor Championship

One of two World Championship indoor events. Organised jointly by World Bowls and the IIBC. A new event starting in 2022 (a merger of the former World Cup Singles and IIBC championships. Rival competition to the PBA and WBT event listed above.

World Singles Champion of Champions

Organised by World Bowls. A leading outdoor event held annually between the winners of the respective National Championships.

Pacific Games

Organised by Pacific Games Council. A leading outdoor event held every four years between the Pacific Islands nations as part of the Pacific Games.

Southeast Asian Games

Organised by Southeast Asian Games Federation. A leading outdoor event held every two years between the Southeast Asian nations as part of the Southeast Asian Games.

Asian Lawn Bowls Championship

Organised by World Bowls. A leading outdoor event held annually between the Asian nations.

European Bowls Championships

Organised by Bowls Europe Ltd. A leading outdoor event held annually between European nations.

National Championships

Other leading events

References

  1. 1 2 Goodard, Selina. "England to Host the 2027 World Bowls Championships". World Bowls. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  2. "Potters Resorts | 2026 Ambassador Cruise Line World Indoor Bowls Championships Players". www.pottersresorts.com. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  3. "Christchurch takes centre stage". World Bowls.
  4. 1 2 Sullivan, Patrick (1986). Guinness Bowls Records. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN   0-85112-414-3.
  5. "World Indoor Bowls Championships 2018: Schedule and BBC coverage". BBC Sport.