7505 W. Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53219
United States
**Times listed below are local times
Thursday, January 13- Unofficial Practice Session (Not Mandatory)
AMF West Lanes 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. (12 lanes available)
Friday, January 14
Pro Tour Qualifier 9 a.m - 12:30 p.m. (if necessary)
(7 games, Don Johnson 40)
The top 6 players advance from the PTQ to the main field
Practice Session: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(PBA Chameleon 39 & PBA Dragon 45)
Saturday, January 15
Qualifying Round 1: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m
(7 games PBA Chameleon 39)
Re-oil
Qualifying Round 2: 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
(7 games PBA Chameleon 39)
Sunday, January 16
Qualifying Round 3: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(7 games PBA Dragon 45)
Re-oil
Qualifying Round 4: 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
(7 games PBA Dragon 45)
After 28 qualifying games, the top five bowlers in each region will advance to the Regional Finals and be seeded according to their 28th game pin total. Practice sessions will be held for all players January 21-24. More detail to follow.
Regional Finals at Bowlero Euless on FS1
Bowlero Euless
1901 W. Airport Fwy.
Euless, TX 76040
| Regional Finals | FS1 TV Dates | Times |
| East Finals | Saturday, January 22 | 3 p.m. CT |
| South Finals | Saturday, January 22 | 5 p.m. CT |
| Midwest Finals | Sunday, January 23 | 3 p.m. CT |
| Southwest Finals | Sunday, January 23 | 5 p.m. CT |
| West Finals | Monday, January 24 | 6 p.m. CT |
Winners from Regional Finals held January 22-24, 2022 advance to the Championship Rounds January 28/29. More details to follow.
The PBA Players Championship is open to all PBA members.
Qualifying Rounds
Qualifying rounds are happening in five regions in the U.S. January 14-16, 2022. Before entering check your specified region listed on each tournament page to make sure you are entering the correct regional qualifier.
Maximum Field Sizes
Field sizes in each region are limited to 96, except for the West which has a limited field of 76.
Entry Priority
Entry priority will be given in the following order, provided PBA members, regardless of status, have entered by the appropriate entry deadline dates listed below.
- The top 75 point leaders on the 2021 PBA Tour Point List
- PBA Tour title holders
- General PBA membership
- Collegiate bowlers (if spots remain available after the entry deadline date)
Priority Entries (2021 PBA Tour Point Leaders & PBA Tour Title Holders)
Priority entries open online November 1, 2021 at 10 a.m. CST. Spots will be held for priority entrants until November 21,2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
General PBA Membership Entries
Entries open online for the entire PBA membership November 22, 2021 at 10 a.m. CST. The final deadline for PBA members to enter is January 9, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Entries will be confirmed based on the time and date of entry. If entries exceed the maximum field size allowed before entries close on January 9, 2022, a PTQ will be held and a minimum of six will advance from the PTQ.
PBA members must enter online. Phone and mailed entries will not be accepted. Anyone needing instructions on how to enter online, or having difficulty entering this event can contact membership services at (206) 332-9688.
Collegiate Entries
Collegiate bowlers may also compete if spots are available in the tournament. They will be placed on standby until one day after the entry deadline date has passed for PBA members. If spots remain they will be moved to the main field according to their time and date of entry.
PTQ if necessary
Six spots in each region are reserved for the Pro Tour Qualifier if necessary (PTQ). Bowlers entering the PTQ will be charged $250. Bowlers advancing from the PTQ to the main field will be charged an additional $250.
PTQ Pattern
Don Johnson 40 (if necessary)
Qualifying Round Patterns
Chameleon 39
Dragon 45
Regional Finals and Championship Finals
Dual Pattern - Dragon 45 on the left lane, Chameleon 39 on the right lane
NOTE: If the tournament does not fill by December 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST, the PTQ will be cancelled, and everyone will be confirmed in the tournament.
How to Enter / Where to Enter (based on residence)
NOTE: You should enter according to your current residence. If any player has a new residence that is difference than what is in your PBA profile please contact John Weber, [email protected] with an updated location immediately. Additionally, they will need to update their PBA profile.
NOTE: International players from countries not listed in a specific regional qualifier can contact Tom Clark at [email protected] for their designated qualifying center and any issues relating to entering the USA.
Entry Fee
$500
NOTE: Any entries accepted after deadline will incur a $10 penalty.
Regional Qualifier Lane Machines and Lane Conditioner
| Region | Lane Machine | Lane Conditioner |
| West | Kegel Flex | Infinity |
| Southwest | Kegel Kustodian Walker | Infinity |
| Central | Kegel Flex Walker | Infinity |
| East | Kegel Kustodian Walker | Infinity |
| South | Kegel Flex Walker | Infinity |
The PBA Players Championship Finals on January 29 will pay:
1st place ($100,000), 2nd place ($60,000), 3rd place ($45,000) 4th place ($35,000) 5th place ($30,000)
The PBA Players Regional Finals January 22 - 24 will pay:
1st place (advances to the Championship final on January 28-29), 2nd place ($15,000), 3rd place ($13,000) 4th place ($11,000) 5th place ($10,000)
Regional qualifiers payout ratio is 1:3. Projected prize fund based on 96 entries:
| 1st – 5thPlaces | Advance to Regional Finals |
| 6thPlace | $3,500.00 |
| 7thPlace | $2,600.00 |
| 8thPlace | $2,000.00 |
| 9thPlace | $1,800.00 |
| 10thPlace | $1,600.00 |
| 11thPlace | $1,500.00 |
| 12thPlace | $1,400.00 |
| 13thPlace | $1,350.00 |
| 14thPlace | $1,300.00 |
| 15thPlace | $1,275.00 |
| 16thPlace | $1,250.00 |
| 17thPlace | $1,225.00 |
| 18thPlace | $1,200.00 |
| 19thPlace | $1,175.00 |
| 20thPlace | $1,150.00 |
| 21stPlace | $1,125.00 |
| 22ndPlace | $1,100.00 |
| 23rdPlace | $1,090.00 |
| 24thPlace | $1,080.00 |
| 25thPlace | $1,070.00 |
| 26thPlace | $1,060.00 |
| 27thPlace | $1,050.00 |
| 28thPlace | $1,040.00 |
| 29thPlace | $1,030.00 |
| 30thPlace | $1,020.00 |
| 31stPlace | $1,010.00 |
| 32ndPlace | $1,000.00 |
Note: A seeding round (3 games) will be held on January 28 on the TV pair to determine the seeds for the Championship Finals on January 29. Lane conditioner and oil pattern for the seeding round will be identical to the PBA Championship Rounds. More detail to follow.
Current Round: Title Match
Games Completed: 1
| Position | Bowler | Hometown | Pins | AVG | (W-L-T) | +/- 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Rash | Montgomery, Ill. | 207 | 207.00 | 1-0-0 | 7 |
| 2 | Matt Russo | Ballwin, Missouri | 201 | 201.00 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| # Finish | Bowler | Hometown | (W-L-T) | Avg | Pts Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Rash | Montgomery, Ill. | 1-0-0 | 228.00 | 4,500.00 | $60,000.00 |
| 2 | Matt Russo | Ballwin, Missouri | 3-1-0 | 223.28 | 2,325.00 | $15,000.00 |
| 3 | AJ Johnson | Oswego, Ill. | 0-1-0 | 227.90 | 2,235.00 | $13,000.00 |
| 4 | EJ Tackett | Bluffton, Ind. | 0-1-0 | 222.90 | 2,145.00 | $11,000.00 |
| 5 | Bailey Mavrick | Whitestown, Ind. | 0-1-0 | 220.93 | 2,055.00 | $10,000.00 |
| 6 | Tom Smallwood | Saginaw, Mich. | -- | 220.04 | 1,550.00 | $3,500.00 |
| 7 | Mitch Hupé | Winnipeg, MB | -- | 219.39 | 1,490.00 | $2,600.00 |
| 8 | Kris Prather | Plainfield, Ill. | -- | 218.64 | 1,430.00 | $2,000.00 |
| 9 | Zach Weidman | Indianapolis, Ind. | -- | 218.61 | 1,370.00 | $1,800.00 |
| 10 | Tom Hess | Granger, Iowa | -- | 217.61 | 1,280.00 | $1,550.00 |
| 11 | Ronnie Russell | Noblesville, Ind. | -- | 217.61 | 1,280.00 | $1,550.00 |
| 12 | Mike Eaton Jr. | Byron Center, Mich. | -- | 216.79 | 1,190.00 | $1,400.00 |
| 13 | Nick Kruml | Downers Grove, Ill. | -- | 215.93 | 1,130.00 | $1,350.00 |
| 14 | Wes Malott | Fort Wayne, Ind. | -- | 215.50 | 1,070.00 | $1,300.00 |
| 15 | Eugene McCune | Munster, Ind. | -- | 215.46 | 1,010.00 | $1,250.00 |
| 16 | Kevin McCune | Munster, Ind. | -- | 214.64 | 950.00 | $1,200.00 |
| 17 | Scott Matthies | Owosso, Mich. | -- | 212.54 | 890.00 | $1,150.00 |
| 18 | Brenden Sramek | Bettendorf, Iowa | -- | 212.39 | 850.00 | $1,100.00 |
| 19 | Frank Snodgrass | Adrian, MI | -- | 211.39 | 810.00 | $1,050.00 |
| 20 | Jean Perez | Puerto Rico | -- | 210.07 | 770.00 | $1,000.00 |
| 21 | Jeffrey Campbell | Sioux Falls, S.D. | -- | 209.25 | 730.00 | $0.00 |
| 22 | Brent Boho | Colgate, Wis. | -- | 209.14 | 690.00 | $0.00 |
| 23 | Mike Wolfe | Floyds Knobs, Ind. | -- | 208.89 | 650.00 | $0.00 |
| 24 | Ryan Zagar | Racine, Wis. | -- | 208.79 | 610.00 | $0.00 |
| 25 | Ryan Lakota | Minster, Ohio | -- | 208.71 | 570.00 | $0.00 |
| 26 | Matt Gasn | Sussex, WI | -- | 207.71 | 550.00 | $0.00 |
| 27 | Russ Oviatt | Sioux Falls, S.D. | -- | 207.57 | 530.00 | $0.00 |
| 28 | JR Raymond | Clinton Twp., Mich. | -- | 207.43 | 510.00 | $0.00 |
| 29 | Dakota Vostry | Romeoville, Ill. | -- | 207.36 | 490.00 | $0.00 |
| 30 | Zac Tackett | Huntington, Ind. | -- | 205.75 | 470.00 | $100.00 |
| 31 | Nick Pate | Inver Grove Heights, Minn. | -- | 204.93 | 450.00 | $0.00 |
| 32 | Michael Schlabach | Wakarusa, Ind. | -- | 204.14 | 430.00 | $0.00 |
| 33 | Will Clark | Montgomery, Ill. | -- | 202.50 | 410.00 | $0.00 |
| 34 | Tim Mack | Greenwood, Ind. | -- | 202.21 | 400.00 | $0.00 |
| 35 | Benjamin Martinez | Guadalajara/ Mexico | -- | 200.93 | 390.00 | $0.00 |
| 36 | Andrew Anderson | Holly, Mich. | -- | 200.75 | 380.00 | $0.00 |
| 37 | Nathan Michalowski | Mount Pleasant, Wis. | -- | 199.79 | 370.00 | $0.00 |
| 38 | James Rogers | Waukegan, Ill. | -- | 197.18 | 360.00 | $0.00 |
| 39 | Nick DeCesaro | Kenosha, Wis. | -- | 196.46 | 350.00 | $0.00 |
| 40 | Austin Koehler | New Albany, Ind. | -- | 196.25 | 340.00 | $0.00 |
| 41 | Nate Purches | Fond du Lac, Wis. | -- | 195.75 | 0.00 | $0.00 |
| 42 | Tyler Tornow | Deer Grove, Ill. | -- | 195.36 | 320.00 | $0.00 |
| 43 | Quinton Bohlen | Spillville, Iowa | -- | 194.54 | 310.00 | $0.00 |
| 44 | Randy Peterson | Carrington, N.D. | -- | 194.11 | 300.00 | $0.00 |
| 45 | Justin O'Shaughnessy | Jackson, Mich. | -- | 194.00 | 290.00 | $0.00 |
| 46 | Joseph Kruzel Jr | Addison, Ill. | -- | 193.75 | 280.00 | $0.00 |
| 47 | Phillip Watson | Cahokia, Ill. | -- | 193.14 | 270.00 | $0.00 |
| 48 | Seth Lehman | Crystal Lake, Ill. | -- | 192.64 | 260.00 | $0.00 |
| 49 | Mitchell Shumway | Wauwatosa, Wisc. | -- | 191.21 | 250.00 | $0.00 |
| 50 | Justin Knowles | Okemos, Mich. | -- | 191.18 | 240.00 | $0.00 |
| 51 | Zachary Kilbourne | Lansing, Mich. | -- | 189.96 | 230.00 | $0.00 |
| 52 | Christopher Dower | Cary, Ill. | -- | 186.29 | 220.00 | $0.00 |
| 53 | Derek Engeln | Plainfield, Ill. | -- | 185.32 | 210.00 | $0.00 |
| 54 | Preston Shoopman | New Castle, Ind. | -- | 184.71 | 200.00 | $0.00 |
| 55 | Aaron Amin | Canton, Mich. | -- | 184.57 | 190.00 | $0.00 |
| 56 | Michael Bruening | Decorah, Iowa | -- | 182.75 | 180.00 | $0.00 |
| 57 | Jeremy Quaas | Lester Prairie MN | -- | 178.21 | 170.00 | $0.00 |
| 58 | Thomas Delcoco | Blairsville, Pa. | -- | 175.21 | 160.00 | $0.00 |
| 59 | Jake Enszer | Midland, Michigan | -- | 170.00 | 150.00 | $0.00 |
| 60 | Christopher Maher | Madison, SD | -- | 168.04 | 140.00 | $0.00 |
| 61 | Michael Latawiec | New brighten MN | -- | 178.12 | 130.00 | $0.00 |