The 2025 PBA LBC National Championships is a premier national destination tournament for bowlers of all skill levels and will be held in Chicago, IL.

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.

Yes, the main tournament consists of six games across 12 lanes, which count toward your Singles event score.

No, each bowler may enter the Singles event only one time.

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.

Bowlers age 50 and over are eligible to compete in the Senior Classic.

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.

The lane pattern for the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships will be published well in advance, similar to the past two events. The pattern is planned to be a very playable condition, in line with what participants have experienced in previous years.

Bowlers in the Men’s Handicap, Women’s Handicap, Women’s Classic, PBA Exempt, and Senior Classic divisions will compete for a guaranteed first‐place prize of $5,000 in each division. Additional prizes in these divisions will be awarded at a 1:8 ratio, meaning one prize for every eight bowlers entered. In the Open Classic (scratch) division, the first‐place prize is guaranteed at $25,000. Both the Boys Jr. and Girls Jr. Handicap divisions offer $2,500 in SMART scholarship money for the first‐place winners.

Yes! At the conclusion of the event, the winner from each of the eight divisions (Open Classic, Women’s Classic, Men’s Handicap, Women’s Handicap, Senior Classic, Boys Jr. Handicap, Girls Jr. Handicap, and PBA Exempt) will be invited to compete in the PBA LBC National Championships Clash Final, which will feature an additional prize fund. The date, time, and location of the Clash Final will be announced at a later date, though these details are subject to change.

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.

Not true! PBA Exempt members will compete in their own division, while other PBA members will be in the Open Classic or Senior Classic divisions, which are scratch. Most regular league bowlers will compete in the Men’s or Women’s Handicap divisions, giving you a fair chance to compete against bowlers of similar skill levels.

Yes, but only for the top PBA Exempt players on the PBA Tour. No PBA Exempt player can form a Doubles or Team entry with another PBA Exempt player. Other than this restriction, the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships has no limits on PBA members bowling together.

Each team in the Team event consists of four (4) bowlers.

Yes! You can bowl with an unlimited number of Doubles partners or on multiple Teams, as long as you pay the additional entry fee each time you enter. Also, there is no limit to the number of times you can cash in the Doubles or Team events as long as it is with multiple partners and team members.

Absolutely, as long as they have not bowled yet and are bowling their Singles event on a day and time in the future. Remember, the full entry fee for the Doubles or Team event must be paid when the first bowler bowls in his or her Singles event.

Yes! One of the exciting aspects of the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships is that regular league bowlers can team up with PBA members in Doubles or Team events. You can choose PBA stars like EJ Tackett, Kyle Troup, or any other PBA member as your partner or teammate. We will provide both onsite and online schedules showing when each participant, including PBA stars, is competing.

Please note that the full entry fee for the Doubles or Team event must be paid before the first bowler participates 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 distributed equally among all team members.

No, bowlers in either Handicap division will still receive handicap in the Doubles or Team events. In this case you would have handicap added to your scores and Sean’s scores would be scratch.

Yes, bowlers are expected to wear attire that would be suitable for a national championship event. The prohibited items include (but are not limited to) tank tops, halter tops, bare midriffs, spaghetti strap tops, headphones/earbuds (permitted for medical reasons only), sleeveless shirts or tops and workout attire (athletic shorts, sweats, yoga pants, leggings, etc.). Skirts, dress shorts, culottes or skorts are permitted provided the length is beyond the fingertips when your arms are at rest along your sides.

Yes, there will be official hotels for this tournament. We are working on the details now. Please keep checking PBA.com/LBCTOURNAMENT for details.

Absolutely! Chicago offers an endless variety of entertainment options, and its central location makes it easy to explore while attending the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships. Discover why Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Chicago the Best Big City in the U.S. for a historic sixth consecutive year. For a list of things to do, keep checking PBA.com/LBCTOURNAMENT as the event approaches.

Yes, bowling fans and shoppers unite! H5G, the official merchandise partner of the 2025 PBA LBC National Championships, will offer t‐shirts, PBA‐approved customizable PBA LBC competition jerseys and more! Be sure to stop by to pick up your official gear while on‐site at Bowlero Mount Prospect next summer.

At this time, there is not a pro shop at Bowlero Mount Prospect but similar to 2024, we plan to have a partner to provide pro shop services on‐site throughout the event.