Get Ready for the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships!

Priority registration is now open for the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships, the premier destination tournament for bowlers of all skill levels. This is your chance to take part in an event that brings together bowlers from across the country for an unforgettable competition.

Why Join?

Showcase your skills, connect with fellow bowlers, and experience the thrill of competing on the national stage. Whether you're a seasoned player or a dedicated amateur, this is the tournament where champions are made.

What You Need to Know Before You Register

Eligibility: Currently open to all PBA LBC members (Bowlero Corp League Bowlers), PBA members, and past participants of the PBA LBC National Championships.
Dates & Location: Every weekend from May 31, 2025 – July 13, 2025 at Bowlero Mount Prospect in Chicago.
Registration Fees: The entry fee is $100 during priority registration. After November 30, 2024, the price increases to $200.
Format: Bowl six games across 12 lanes. Enjoy unlimited entries for doubles and team side events – YOU CAN EVEN PARTNER WITH A PRO!
Prize Fund: The PBA LBC National Championships have awarded more than $675,000 in the first two years. The Open Classic (scratch) division will compete for a $25,000 guaranteed first-place prize, while the Men’s Handicap, Women’s Handicap, Women’s Classic, PBA Exempt and Senior Classic divisions offer $5,000 for first place. The Boy’s Jr. Handicap and Girl’s Jr. Handicap winners will receive $2,500 in SMART scholarships.
Trophy: Winners across all eight divisions will battle it out for the prestigious Duke Trophy.
 

Don’t miss your chance to compete and be part of the action. Secure your spot today before squads fill up!

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The Duke

The 2025 PBA LBC National Championships is your exclusive opportunity to compete for one of the most coveted trophies in the sport of bowling – THE DUKE! Champions from all eight divisions will come together for the ultimate showdown in the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships Clash finals, where only one will claim the prestigious Duke Trophy.

The road to the Duke Trophy starts now.

Register today for your chance to compete in this legendary tournament!

About the Tournament

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Singles

The 2025 PBA LBC National Championships is a singles event where everyone bowls six games across 12 lanes. Take advantage of Priority Registration with an entry fee of $100 for the main singles event until November 30, 2024.

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Optional Side Events

There will be optional Doubles and 4-person Team events that bowlers can opt-in to with multiple partners and there is no limit to the number of times you can cash in the Doubles or Team Events! The entry fee is $25 per bowler for each optional event entered.

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Divisions

The 2025 PBA LBC National Championships is open to bowlers of all skill levels. This year’s event will feature eight divisions to choose from including Men’s and Women’s Handicap, Open Classic, Women’s Classic, Senior Classic, PBA Exempt, Boys Jr. Handicap and Girls Jr. Handicap.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

Priority registration for the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships opens on September 24, 2024, and runs through November 30, 2024.

During the priority registration period, only PBA LBC members (Bowlero Corp league bowlers), PBA members and all past participants of the PBA LBC National Championships are eligible to register at a reduced fee. Beginning on December 1, 2024, registration will open to bowlers of all skills levels and from all centers, including non‐PBA LBC and non‐PBA members.

The entry fee for the main Singles event is $100 per bowler during priority registration. After November 30, 2024, the price will increase to $200. Any Singles entries received on or after May 1, 2025, will be $250. Additionally, there are optional Doubles and Team events available for an extra fee of $25 per bowler per team

The 2025 PBA LBC National Championships will be held on Saturdays and Sundays from May 31, 2025, through July 13, 2025. Squad times vary by weekend, and additional squads will be added as current ones reach capacity. For more information on available squad times each weekend, visit pba.com/lbctournament.

Both! There are eight divisions available based on your ability, age or gender. These include Men’s and Women’s Handicap divisions, as well as scratch divisions: Open Classic, Women’s Classic, PBA Exempt and Senior Classic. Additionally, there are Boy’s Jr. and Girl’s Jr. Handicap divisions.

You will use your highest average from any league/center (including Bowlero string pin leagues) from the 2023‐24 or summer 2024 season with a minimum of 12 games bowled. If an average from either season is not available/valid, an average from the current season (as of May 31, 2025) with 12 or more games shall be used. If a valid average still cannot be determined, participant shall bowl scratch. If an entrant has a current average (as of May 31, 2025) of 12 or more games that is 10 pins higher than the prior season's average, the current average must be used.

Yes! There are optional Doubles and 4‐person Team events that bowlers can choose to participate in with multiple partners. There is no limit to the number of times you can cash in the Doubles or Team events. The entry fee is $25 per bowler ($50 per doubles team and $100 per team entry) for each optional event entered. Please note Youth/Junior bowlers are not allowed to enter or be a part of any of the Optional Side events at the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships.

The first three games of your 6‐game Singles event will count towards your Doubles score, and the second three games will count towards your Team score.

Please note that the full entry fee for the Doubles or Team event must be paid before the first bowler competes in their Singles event. The bowler registering for the side event is responsible for covering the entire entry fee, including all portions for the other bowlers. The prize fund will be divided equally among all team members.

Tournament Rules

View The 2025 PBA LBC National Championships Tournament Rules.

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Things to Do in Chicago

Bowl The Pete! The famed 114th Petersen Classic is moving back to Bowlero Vernon Hills in the greater Chicago area in 2024.
Visit Chicago Navy Pier, which has rides, restaurants, shops, parks and boat tours, all within a 50-acre pier on Lake Michigan
Go to SkyDeck Chicago, home to The Ledge and spectacular views inside one of the tallest buildings in the world.
Explore The Magnificent Mile. Packed with things to do and see, The Magnificent Mile includes some of Chicago’s best attractions and more than 50 historic landmarks.
In a city where skyscrapers are built every day, Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to being the place in Chicago for all things wildlife.
Attend a Major League Baseball. Known for its unique traditions and charm, Wrigley Field, which was built in 1914, has been the beloved home of the Chicago Cubs for more than a century
See the legendary Chicago White Sox take the field at Guaranteed Rate Stadium which offers a fan-friendly experience.
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See Cloud Gate aka “The Bean”, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
Visit Chicago’s Go-To shopping destination – Woodfield Mall (Schaumburg, IL). With more than 2 million square feet of retail and dining space, it is the largest shopping mall in Illinois.
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Visit urban-inspired Mellody Farm – Located in the in the heart of Chicagoland’s northern suburb of Vernon Hills, Mellody Farm offers a convenient, open-air, regionally located shopping and dining destination.
Check out local artists, concerts and international cuisine at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district. The venues surround a great lawn that plays host to a variety of seasonal events including concerts, festivals

2024 PBA LBC Final Leaderboards

2024 PBA LBC Leaderboard Results
2024 PBA LBC Leaderboard Results
2024 PBA LBC Leaderboard Results

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