Aalborg International 2026: 55th Anniversary Brings Bowling Elite to Denmark This May
The 2026 European Bowling Tour season is heading to Denmark for a milestonecelebration on the lanes.
Since its debut in 1964, the Aalborg International has served as a premiermeeting point for the world’s elite and the sport’s rising stars.
This May16–24 marks the 55th edition of the storied event, and the organizers arepulling out all the stops to celebrate nearly six decades of competition.
Aalborg International The action takes place at Løvvang Bowling Center, Denmark’s largest bowlingfacility.
With 30 newly renovated lanes, the center provides a sleek, modernbackdrop for a tournament built on a foundation of sportsmanship andinternational friendship that dates back over half a century.
Løvvang Bowling Center Join the Action in Denmark Total Prize Pool: €54,400 Don't miss your chance to compete in one of Europe's longest-runningtournaments.
Secure your squad spot today! Register Now Tournament Format The qualifying round consists of 6 games, with unlimited re-entries allowed.
Atotal of 48 players will advance to the finals, including qualifiers from thegeneral standings and special categories like Early Bird, Female, Senior, U23,and Turbo.
The final stages move quickly.
After a 5-game scratch set in Step 1, thetournament shifts to a unique pool play format.
In Step 2 and Step 3, players compete in pools for points based on theirfinishing position in each game.
This high-pressure system culminates in a1-game title match between the top two survivors on May 24.
Past Champions The lanes in Aalborg have seen some incredible talent over the last fewyears.
Last year, England’s Ben Robinson put on a clinic.
He led the qualificationwith a 1485 series and capped off his week with a 256–234 win againstDenmark’s Jesper Agerbo.
Robinson trailed early in title match but found a wayto string together seven strikes in a row to seal the win.
It was his thirdcareer EBT title and earned him the €10,000 top prize.
He’ll be the one towatch again this year to see if he can defend his title.
Ben Robinson put on a clinic Ben Robinson | picture credit: Aalborg International In 2024, it was Sweden’s Robin Ilhammar who stood at the top of the podium,marking the second consecutive year a Swedish bowler had triumphed in Aalborg.Ilhammar’s journey to his second EBT title was a grind; he qualified in ninthplace and fought through the challenging pool play stages.
He eventuallysecured the trophy by defeating Norway's Mathias Danielsen Otting in thefinal.
top of the podium Aalborg International 2024 podium | Picture credit: AalbrgInternational The big question is whether Robinson and Ilhammar can repeat their magic onthe lanes, or if we’re about to see a new champion break into this elitegroup.
Prize Money The event features a significant €54,400 total prize fund.
The champion willwalk away with €8,000, while the runner-up earns €5,000.
Payouts remain strong throughout the field: semifinalists in 3rd and 4th placereceive €3,000, while 5th and 6th place take home €2,000.
The prize money reaches all the way down to 64th place, ensuring that a largeportion of the field is rewarded for their performance.
Aalborg International 2026 Prize Fund €54,400 Register Now Full Tournament Schedule Plan your trip to Aalborg with the full squad schedule below: DateSquad / RoundTimeSat, May 16Squad 01 & 0212:00 / 15:00Sun, May 17Squad 03 & 0412:00 / 15:00Mon, May 18Squad 0518:30Tue, May 19Squad 0618:30Wed, May 20Squad 0718:30Thu, May 21Squad 08, 09, 1011:00 / 15:00 / 19:00Fri, May 22Squad 11, 12, 1311:00 / 15:00 / 19:00Sat, May 23Squad 14, 15, 1609:00 / 13:00 / 17:00Sun, May 24Final Steps 1-4Starts 09:00 DateSquad / RoundTime Date Squad / Round Time Sat, May 16Squad 01 & 0212:00 / 15:00Sun, May 17Squad 03 & 0412:00 / 15:00Mon, May 18Squad 0518:30Tue, May 19Squad 0618:30Wed, May 20Squad 0718:30Thu, May 21Squad 08, 09, 1011:00 / 15:00 / 19:00Fri, May 22Squad 11, 12, 1311:00 / 15:00 / 19:00Sat, May 23Squad 14, 15, 1609:00 / 13:00 / 17:00Sun, May 24Final Steps 1-4Starts 09:00 Sat, May 16Squad 01 & 0212:00 / 15:00 Sat, May 16 Squad 01 & 02 12:00 / 15:00 Sun, May 17Squad 03 & 0412:00 / 15:00 Sun, May 17 Squad 03 & 04 12:00 / 15:00 Mon, May 18Squad 0518:30 Mon, May 18 Squad 05 18:30 Tue, May 19Squad 0618:30 Tue, May 19 Squad 06 18:30 Wed, May 20Squad 0718:30 Wed, May 20 Squad 07 18:30 Thu, May 21Squad 08, 09, 1011:00 / 15:00 / 19:00 Thu, May 21 Squad 08, 09, 10 11:00 / 15:00 / 19:00 Fri, May 22Squad 11, 12, 1311:00 / 15:00 / 19:00 Fri, May 22 Squad 11, 12, 13 11:00 / 15:00 / 19:00 Sat, May 23Squad 14, 15, 1609:00 / 13:00 / 17:00 Sat, May 23 Squad 14, 15, 16 09:00 / 13:00 / 17:00 Sun, May 24Final Steps 1-4Starts 09:00 Sun, May 24 Final Steps 1-4 Starts 09:00 About Løvvang Bowling Center Løvvang Bowling Center is a world-class host for major international events.
In addition to the 55th Aalborg International, the venue has hosted EuropeanMen's Championships and is the future site of the 2027 European YouthChampionships.
Furthermore, the center recently signed a ten-year deal to host theprestigious Brunswick Euro Challenge, which will take place on August 8-16.
Brunswick Euro Challenge.
