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Coté and Via Capture 2025 Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles Title

Chris Via and Bryanna Coté claimed the title at the 25th anniversary edition of the Storm PBA/PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles, held at Copperfield Bowl in Houston. After finishing qualifying in 22nd place, the pair surged during match play and secured the top spot heading into the final game. With a total pinfall of 10,416 (+1,216) over 46 combined games, they held a comfortable lead of 260 pins over Kyle Troup and Liz Johnson, who finished in second with +1,042. Latest win marked Coté’s sixth PWBA title and Via’s second PBA title. For the win they were awarded with $25,000. Via also rolled the only two 300 games of the tournament and donated both $300 bonuses to the Striking Against Breast Cancer foundation. Last year's champions Anthony Simonsen and Danielle McEwan finished in 22nd. Last year's champions Last year's champions The final PBA title event of the season will be the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Helsingborg, Sweden, while the PWBA season wraps in August with Championship Week in Rochester, New York. Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Helsingborg, Sweden Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Helsingborg, Sweden Championship Week in Rochester, New York Championship Week in Rochester, New York Top 5 Final Standings: Top 5 Final Standings: Chris Via / Bryanna Coté – 10,416 (+1,216)Kyle Troup / Liz Johnson – 10,242 (+1,042)Darren Tang / Sin Li Jane – 10,039 (+839)Andrew Anderson / Erin McCarthy – 9,952 (+752)Tommy Jones / Shannon Pluhowsky – 9,918 (+718) Chris Via / Bryanna Coté – 10,416 (+1,216) Kyle Troup / Liz Johnson – 10,242 (+1,042) Darren Tang / Sin Li Jane – 10,039 (+839) Andrew Anderson / Erin McCarthy – 9,952 (+752) Tommy Jones / Shannon Pluhowsky – 9,918 (+718)
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Mika Koivuniemi Captures PBA50 Petraglia Championship Title

The 2025 PBA50 Petraglia Championship concluded on Tuesday in Jackson, Michigan, with Finland’s Mika Koivuniemi winning his first PBA50 title since 2018. In the title match, Koivuniemi, the No. 2 seed, started strong with a strike and spare, then built momentum with seven consecutive strikes from the fourth to the tenth frame - a pace his opponent just couldn't hande, securing the win 258-224. Previously, in the semifinal, Koivuniemi defeated No. 5 seed Liz Johnson, who had advanced through two earlier matches by defeating Brian LeClair in the opening match, 215-199 and then defeating Tom Daugherty 225-197. Johnson and Koivuniemi were even early in the game, but a split in the fourth frame gave Koivuniemi the lead. He remained clean through the match and finished strong to win 227-202. Koivuniemi earned $5,000 for the win. This win was crucial for Major Mika as he moves closer to qualifying for the PBA50 World Championship match play. All qualifying scores from this tournament, along with those from the Ballard, Monacelli, and Holman Championships, will determine the top 18 players advancing to the World Championship. Koivuniemi currently stands in 19th place and will need strong results in the upcoming Holman Championship to move up. All matches of the PBA50 are available to watch live on BowlTV. PBA50 Petraglia Championship Stepladder Finals – Match Results PBA50 Petraglia Championship Stepladder Finals – Match Results Match 1: Liz Johnson def. Brian LeClair, 215 – 199 Match 1: Match 2: Liz Johnson def. Tom Daugherty, 225 – 197 Match 2: Semifinal: Mika Koivuniemi def. Liz Johnson, 227 – 202 Semifinal: Final: Mika Koivuniemi def. Bo Goergen, 258 – 224 Final:
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Andrew Anderson Defeats Belmo and Tackett to Win 2025 PBA Tour Finals

Andrew Anderson defeated EJ Tackett in two straight games during Sunday’s finale at Steel City Bowl & Brews in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to become the fifth bowler to claim the title since the lounch of the event. The final match began with Tackett taking an early lead with four straight strikes, but open frames in the later stages allowed Anderson to steal Game 1, 212–200. In Game 2, early errors from Tackett gave Anderson a comfortable advantage. Despite an open frame in the sixth, Anderson held on to win 212–189 and sweep the Race-to-Two final. This win marks Anderson’s second title of the season—both earned in finals matches against Tackett—and the sixth PBA Tour title of his career. Earlier in the year, Tackett topped Anderson in the U.S. Open, but Anderson bounced back to defeat him at the PBA Mike Aulby Nevada Classic. Tackett topped Anderson in the U.S. Open Tackett topped Anderson in the U.S. Open PBA Mike Aulby Nevada Classic PBA Mike Aulby Nevada Classic With this win, he also pockets the $35,000 top prize. The Tour Finals featured the top eight points leaders from the 2024 and 2025 seasons, split into two groups. Anderson and Tackett each earned the top seed in their respective groups during Saturday’s positioning rounds and fought their way through stepladder matches to reach the final. In Group 1, Tackett advanced after narrowly escaping a roll-off win against Graham Fach. In Group 2, Anderson survived a high-scoring bracket that saw Jason Belmonte shoot 269 and 278 in his first two matches. Anderson lost the first game of their head-to-head but forced a roll-off and doubled in the tenth to move on to the championship. The PBA Tour Finals closes out the 2025 season. The post-season begins with the Storm PBA/PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles in July, followed by a return to international play in August at the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Sweden. Group 1 Stepladder Results: Group 1 Stepladder Results: Match 1: Kyle Troup (No. 4) defeated Bill O’Neill (No. 3), 227–214Match 2: Graham Fach (No. 2) defeated Kyle Troup, 226–197Match 3: EJ Tackett (No. 1) defeated Graham Fach, 2–1 Match 1: Kyle Troup (No. 4) defeated Bill O’Neill (No. 3), 227–214 Match 1: Match 2: Graham Fach (No. 2) defeated Kyle Troup, 226–197 Match 2: Match 3: EJ Tackett (No. 1) defeated Graham Fach, 2–1 Match 3: Group 2 Stepladder Results: Group 2 Stepladder Results: Match 1: Jason Belmonte (No. 3) defeated Anthony Simonsen (No. 4), 269–259Match 2: Jason Belmonte defeated Marshall Kent (No. 2), 278–221Match 3: Andrew Anderson (No. 1) defeated Jason Belmonte, 2–1 Match 1: Jason Belmonte (No. 3) defeated Anthony Simonsen (No. 4), 269–259 Match 1: Match 2: Jason Belmonte defeated Marshall Kent (No. 2), 278–221 Match 2: Match 3: Andrew Anderson (No. 1) defeated Jason Belmonte, 2–1 Match 3:
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PBA Tour Finals 2025: Tackett and Anderson Lead Positioning Rounds

The final PBA Tour title of the 2025 season is on the line this weekend in Pennsylvania, where the top eight point leaders from the 2024 and 2025 seasons are competing in the PBA Tour Finals. On Saturday, the players were split into two groups based on their points standings. Group 1 included EJ Tackett, Bill O’Neill, Kyle Troup, and Graham Fach. Group 2 featured Anthony Simonsen, Jason Belmonte, Andrew Anderson, and Marshall Kent. Each group bowled two games on dual oil patterns—46-foot Petraglia on the left lane and 40-foot Monacelli on the right. The two lowest scorers were placed as the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds for Sunday’s stepladder. The top two advanced to a one-game match to determine seeding for the final. In Group 1, Tackett led the pack with 266 in his first game and stayed consistent to finish with a total of 488. Fach followed closely with 460 to join him in the seeding match, where Tackett rolled 258 to Fach’s 211 to claim the top seed. O’Neill and Troup will open Sunday’s Group 1 stepladder at 5 p.m. ET. The winner will face Fach, and then meet Tackett in a Race-to-Two match. Group 2 saw a standout performance from Andrew Anderson, who started with a 279 and followed it with 206 for a 485 series. Marshall Kent secured second with 452, while Belmonte and Simonsen struggled to keep pace. Anderson edged out Kent in the seeding match, 193–191, and now waits for the winner of the Group 2 stepladder starting at 7 p.m. ET. Belmonte and Simonsen will face off in the opener, with the winner moving on to face Kent. The two stepladder winners will meet in the championship match at 9 p.m. ET. All matches will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network, which recently signed a new two-year agreement with the PBA beginning in 2026. new two-year agreement with the PBA beginning in 2026 new two-year agreement with the PBA beginning in 2026
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'This Is Madness' - Jesper Svensson Wins 2025 PBA Playoffs Over EJ Tackett

Jesper Svensson is the 2025 PBA Playoffs Champion after defeating EJ Tackett in a high-energy, four-game final at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan. The Swedish left-hander came out firing, taking the first two games with scores of 217–208 and 225–220. Tackett responded with a strong comeback in Game 3, making a ball change that helped him win 246–216 and stay in the match. Game 4 turned into a strike fest, with both players nearly perfect through eight frames. But late mistakes from Tackett opened the door, and Svensson needed just a mark in the final frame to seal the 246-win. He made the spare and secured his back-to-back title in just over a month—having already won the PBA Tournament of Champions in April. PBA Tournament of Champions in April PBA Tournament of Champions in April This victory marks Svensson’s 15th career PBA Tour title. After finishing as runner-up in last year’s PBA Playoffs, he returned stronger than ever to take the crown in 2025. After finishing as runner-up in last year’s PBA Playoffs After finishing as runner-up in last year’s PBA Playoffs With 14 PBA Tour titles, Jesper Svensson is now tied with Finland’s Mika Koivuniemi as the most decorated European player in PBA Tour history.
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PBA Sign Deal With CBS Sports For PBA World Series of Bowling Media Rights

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) has announced a new media partnership with CBS Sports in a two-year deal starting with the 2026 season. CBS Sports will broadcast a total of 31 hours of PBA content in 2026—more than triple the coverage provided in 2025. Matches will air on the CBS Television Network and stream live on Paramount+, with additional programming featured on CBS Sports Network. The partnership will highlight two major events: the PBA World Series of Bowling (WSOB) and the newly updated PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The World Series of Bowling is considered one of the most prestigious global events in the sport. Since its debut 16 years ago, it has featured bowlers from over 30 countries, with 14 international players claiming titles. In 2026, CBS Sports Network will cover both the preliminary rounds and finals of the four animal pattern championships, leading up to the PBA World Championship finals, which will air live on CBS and Paramount+. In addition, the PBA Commissioner’s Cup will return with a refreshed format. Previously known as the PBA Tour Finals, the event traditionally featured the top eight players based on competition points. Beginning in 2026, all PBA members will have the chance to qualify. A separate qualifying round will determine the final eight competitors who will advance to the televised finals, which will span nine hours of coverage on CBS Sports Network. This is not the only recent media move for the PBA. On April 30, the PBA announced it will be leaving FOX. Starting in 2026, fans of professional bowling will have a new home to watch their favorite players compete, as the PBA signed a multi-year agreement with The CW Network to broadcast ten live events each year. PBA announced it will be leaving FOX PBA announced it will be leaving FOX
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PBA Playoffs Championship Marks Final Bowling Broadcast on FOX

The 2025 PBA Playoffs Championship marked the end of an era for professional bowling broadcasts on FOX. Jesper Svensson’s four-game victory over EJ Tackett was the final PBA Tour event to air on FOX. Jesper Svensson’s four-game victory over EJ Tackett Jesper Svensson’s four-game victory over EJ Tackett After years of delivering high-stakes bowling action to fans, PBA has closed its chapter with the FOX. For the rest of the 2025 season, the PBA Tour will move to CBS Sports Network. CBS will cover the upcoming PBA Tour Finals over the weekend of June 7–8. The schedule includes positioning rounds, stepladder finals for both groups, and the championship match. "It is always so exciting to make a show, but so much more when we knew we were on BIG Fox," Jason Belmonte wrote on his social media. But as one chapter closes, another begins. This transition is part of a larger shift in PBA broadcasting. Beginning in 2026, the Professional Bowlers Association will partner with The CW Network under a new multi-year deal. will partner with The CW Network under a new multi-year deal will partner with The CW Network under a new multi-year deal This agreement will bring ten live events each year to national television in dedicated Sunday afternoon slots. The CW’s goal is to offer fans a consistent way to follow the sport and attract new viewers to the game. The CW Network already airs other major sports like the NASCAR Xfinity Series and college football, and it plans to make bowling a core part of its growing live sports lineup. The move also reflects the PBA’s push to expand its audience and give bowlers a bigger spotlight.
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Ice Man Returns: Jesper Svensson Captures His Second Major at PBA Tournament of Champions

Sweden’s Jesper Svensson is once again the PBA Tournament of Champions winner, lifting the trophy for a second time after a convincing victory in Sunday’s stepladder finals at AMF Riviera Lanes in Fairlawn, Ohio. PBA Tournament of Champions The 'Ice Man' defeated Jakob Butturff 221–197 in the championship match, capping off a dominant week where he led after match play and entered the finals as the No. 1 seed. With this win, Svensson now owns 14 PBA Tour titles, tying him with Finland’s Mika Koivuniemi for the most by a European bowler, and two major championships. led after match play led after match play 14 PBA Tour titles Mika Koivuniemi two major championships Championship Match: Svensson Shuts Down Butturff to Reclaim TOC Title In the title match, Svensson started strong with four strikes in a row using the Storm IQ Tour 78-U. Butturff, coming off five straight wins between the prelims and stepladder, struggled to find the right reaction on the lanes. An open frame in the third and scattered spares made it difficult for the lefty to build momentum. Storm IQ Tour 78-U Storm IQ Tour 78-U While Butturff finally struck in the fifth, he couldn’t string them together. Svensson remained clean, calmly picking up spares and never letting go of the lead. He sealed the win 221–197, returning to the top of the TOC podium for the first time since 2016. Match 3: Butturff Blazes Past Fach to Reach Championship Match Before facing Svensson, Jakob Butturff rolled through Canada’s Graham Fach in the semifinal. Butturff started with four strikes and built a massive lead while Fach struggled early with an reactive resin ball choice, leaving an open in the fourth. Graham Fach Even after switching from Hammer Black Widow Mania to a Brunswick Mesmerize and finding a late triple, Fach couldn’t close the gap. Butturff stayed clean and finished with a 234–182 win — his fifth consecutive match victory, including two from Saturday’s prelims. Hammer Black Widow Mania Hammer Black Widow Mania Brunswick Mesmerize Brunswick Mesmerize fifth consecutive match victory Match 2: Butturff Survives Late Drama to Eliminate Tackett In the second match, EJ Tackett — who was chasing the Triple Crown in a single season — fell just short against Butturff in a game filled with ups and downs. EJ Tackett Tackett started slowly but built a late charge with a string of strikes before a 4-pin in the eighth stopped the run. Butturff missed a 2-4-7 spare but bounced back in the ninth with a strike. Tackett left splits in both the ninth and tenth frames, converting one but ultimately handing Butturff the chance to close it out. Butturff picked up the same 2-4-7 spare he had missed earlier and secured a tight 196–190 victory. 196–190 Match 1: Butturff Outlasts McCune in Tight Opener The stepladder finals opened with Jakob Butturff taking on Kevin McCune, who had made his second consecutive major finals appearance after finishing fifth in last week’s PBA Players Championship. Jakob Butturff Kevin McCune Both players started with urethane equipment and exchanged early blows, with McCune holding a slim three-pin lead at the commercial break. Butturff returned with back-to-back strikes, while McCune fell short in the ninth and tenth. Butturff needed a mark and three pins — he struck in the 10th and finished at 231, advancing with a win over McCune’s 215. Recapping the Road to the Finals The 2025 PBA Tournament of Champions, powered by 1800 Tequila, was held at the iconic AMF Riviera Lanes — a venue rich with PBA history. 2025 PBA Tournament of Champions Through 42 games of qualifying and match play, nine players advanced to the two-part stepladder finals. Jakob Butturff earned his spot by winning Saturday’s prelims, defeating Matt Sanders, AJ Johnson, and Keven Williams. On Sunday, he defeated McCune, Tackett, and Fach before falling to Svensson. Jesper Svensson’s victory gave him a long-awaited return to the winner’s circle on the U.S., where his last title win was back in 2022 at the Storm Cup. The 'Ice Man' won his 13th PBA Tour title last year at the 2024 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters in Helsingborg, Sweden. Final Championship Round Results Match 1: Butturff def. McCune, 231–215Match 2: Butturff def. Tackett, 196–190Match 3: Butturff def. Fach, 234–182Championship Match: Svensson def. Butturff, 221–197 Match 1: Butturff def. McCune, 231–215 Match 1: Match 2: Butturff def. Tackett, 196–190 Match 2: Match 3: Butturff def. Fach, 234–182 Match 3: Championship Match: Svensson def. Butturff, 221–197 Championship Match: Stay with BowlingLife.eu for more coverage, interviews, and highlights from the 2025 PBA Tournament of Champions and all major bowling events across the globe. BowlingLife.eu BowlingLife.eu PBA Tournament of Champions
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Tackett and Svensson will face off in the 2025 PBA Playoffs Championship

The final match of the 2025 PBA Playoffs is set. EJ Tackett and Jesper Svensson will battle for the championship title in a Race-to-Three format on May 24, live on FOX from Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan.In the semifinals, Tackett continued his dominant season with a convincing 2-0 win over Graham Fach. He opened the match with a strong 250-193 victory, followed by a 210-190 win in Game 2. Svensson, on the other hand, delivered his best performance of the playoffs so far. After two low-scoring matches in previous rounds, the Swedish left-hander stepped up in his semifinal against Chris Via. Sharp-eyed fans may have noticed that Jesper Svensson was competing on both sides of the Atlantic—first in the Swedish League finals with Team Pergamon, then in the PBA Playoffs semifinals against Chris Via. In the pre-recorded match, he won the first game 202-186 and exploded in the second with a 248-172 finish. Striking on his first six shots in Game 2, Svensson booked his return to the PBA Playoffs title match. Swedish League finals Swedish League finals Svensson will be looking to make up for last year’s loss in the championship to David Krol. Svensson already claimed a major title this season by winning the PBA Tournament of Champions and will now aim for back-to-back wins. last year’s loss in the championship to David Krol last year’s loss in the championship to David Krol PBA Tournament of Champions PBA Tournament of Champions Tackett, meanwhile, has been on a tear throughout the 2025 season. He leads the tour in points and is widely seen as the frontrunner for Player of the Year. A win in the PBA Playoffs final would be his fifth title this season and push his earnings close to the all-time single-season record. With one of the sport’s most dominant right-handers going up against one of the strongest lefties, and two dominating bowling brands this year, fans can expect a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 PBA Playoffs. The championship airs live on May 24 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern on FOX.
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Top 8 Remaining - Svensson and Via Complete Quarterfinals Field at 2025 PBA Playoffs

The Round 1 action of the 2025 PBA Playoffs wrapped up in Allen Park, Michigan, with Jesper Svensson and Chris Via joining the final eight players in the quarterfinals. Their wins at Thunderbowl Lanes secured the last two spots in the next stage of the competition.Jesper Svensson faced Jakob Butturff in a close match that mirrored their recent battle at the Tournament of Champions. This time, Butturff took the first game with a 200-192 win. But Svensson bounced back with a narrow 199-197 victory in Game 2, which forced a two-frame roll-off. Svensson delivered four clutch strikes and won the roll-off 60-39, securing his place in the quarterfinals. He will now meet Andrew Anderson, the No. 2 seed. In the second match of the night, Chris Via overcame a tough start against Ryan Barnes. After dropping the first game 279-188, Via recovered with a strong 234-185 performance in Game 2. He then struck on his first three shots in the roll-off, winning it 59-40. That comeback set up a high-profile quarterfinal against Jason Belmonte, the No. 3 seed.Earlier in Round 1, Anthony Simonsen beat Ethan Fiore in two straight games, and Kyle Troup swept past Tim Foy Jr. Both Simonsen and Troup now move on to face Tackett and Fach respectively. This year’s PBA Playoffs includes the top 12 bowlers in points. Tackett leads the pack with an impressive 34,690 points—more than the second and third-ranked players combined. Tackett, Andrew Anderson, Jason Belmonte, and Graham Fach all earned byes to the quarterfinals due to their top 4 rankings. The quarterfinals take place next weekend, followed by the semifinals on May 18. The Playoffs will wrap up with a live championship match on May 24, using a Race-to-Three format. PBA Playoffs 2025 TV Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET). All matches will be broadcast on FS1, unless otherwise noted. QuarterfinalsSaturday, May 10 at 2:00 PM Quarterfinals EJ Tackett vs. Anthony SimonsenGraham Fach vs. Kyle Troup EJ Tackett vs. Anthony Simonsen Graham Fach vs. Kyle Troup Sunday, May 11 at 6:30 PM Andrew Anderson vs. winner of Svensson/ButturffJason Belmonte vs. winner of Via/Barnes Andrew Anderson vs. winner of Svensson/Butturff Jason Belmonte vs. winner of Via/Barnes SemifinalsSaturday, May 18 at 12:00 PM Semifinals Winners of the quarterfinal matches Winners of the quarterfinal matches Championship (Live on FOX)Saturday, May 24 at 2:30 PM Championship (Live on FOX) Race-to-Three championship match Race-to-Three championship match
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Troup and Simonsen Cruise into PBA Playoffs Quarterfinals

The 2025 PBA Playoffs are officially underway, and two familiar names are already making moves. Anthony Simonsen and Kyle Troup both picked up convincing wins in Round 1, securing their spots in the quarterfinals. Simonsen faced 20-year-old Ethan Fiore at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan. He showed no mercy, winning in straight games with scores of 258-200 and 230-158. The format for the Playoffs is Race-to-Two, and Simonsen didn’t give Fiore much room to fight back. The lane conditions added another challenge for the players, with a 37-foot oil pattern on the left lane and a 44-foot pattern on the right. Fiore recently made headlines by becoming one of the youngest major champions in PBA history, but this time, Simonsen’s experience and accuracy gave him the edge. Simonsen now moves on to face the number one seed, EJ Tackett, in the quarterfinals. Tackett has been dominating the PBA Tour for the past few seasons, so Simonsen will need to stay sharp if he wants to keep advancing. one of the youngest major champions in PBA history one of the youngest major champions in PBA history Kyle Troup, the only bowler in this year’s field who has already won the PBA Playoffs—and he’s done it twice—also came out strong. He defeated Tim Foy Jr. 2-0, clinching Game 1 with a clutch double in the 10th frame and following it up with a front-six strike run to control Game 2. Troup hasn’t had the strongest season overall, but he found his rhythm on the Strobl Arena lanes. He credited some recent wins for building his confidence, and now he’s hoping to turn that momentum into another deep Playoffs run. In the quarterfinals, he’ll meet Graham Fach, the top-ranked left-hander this season. This year’s PBA Playoffs includes the top 12 bowlers in points. Tackett leads the pack with an impressive 34,690 points—more than the second and third-ranked players combined. Tackett, Andrew Anderson, Jason Belmonte, and Graham Fach all earned byes to the quarterfinals due to their high rankings. Round 1 continues on Sunday evening with two more exciting matchups: Jesper Svensson vs. Jakob Butturff and Chris Via vs. rookie Ryan Barnes. The quarterfinals take place next weekend, followed by the semifinals on May 18. The Playoffs will wrap up with a live championship match on May 24, using a Race-to-Three format. PBA Playoffs 2025 TV Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET). All matches will be broadcast on FS1, unless otherwise noted. Round 1Sunday, May 4 at 7:00 PM Round 1 Jesper Svensson vs. Jakob ButturffChris Via vs. Ryan Barnes Jesper Svensson vs. Jakob Butturff Chris Via vs. Ryan Barnes QuarterfinalsSaturday, May 10 at 2:00 PM Quarterfinals EJ Tackett vs. Anthony SimonsenGraham Fach vs. Kyle Troup EJ Tackett vs. Anthony Simonsen Graham Fach vs. Kyle Troup Sunday, May 11 at 6:30 PM Andrew Anderson vs. winner of Svensson/ButturffJason Belmonte vs. winner of Via/Barnes Andrew Anderson vs. winner of Svensson/Butturff Jason Belmonte vs. winner of Via/Barnes SemifinalsSaturday, May 18 at 12:00 PM Semifinals Winners of the quarterfinal matches Winners of the quarterfinal matches Championship (Live on FOX)Saturday, May 24 at 2:30 PM Championship (Live on FOX) Race-to-Three championship match Race-to-Three championship match
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PBA Sign Multi-Year Deal with CW Network to Air Live Bowling Events

Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is leaving FOX. Starting in 2026, fans of professional bowling will have a new home to watch their favorite players compete. The CW Network has signed a multi-year agreement with the PBA to broadcast ten live events each year. These broadcasts will air in dedicated two-hour slots on Sunday afternoons, giving the sport a regular and reliable spot on national television. This new partnership is part of The CW’s growing focus on live sports. By teaming up with the PBA, the network aims to bring the excitement of pro bowling to a wider audience. The Sunday time slot was chosen to make it easy for both new and long-time fans to follow the action every week. Bowling has been a part of American sports television for decades. Since the PBA was founded in 1958, the tour’s biggest events have been where legends are made. Today’s stars like EJ Tackett, Jason Belmonte, Kyle Troup, and Anthony Simonsen bring powerful skills and standout personalities that help keep the game fresh and exciting. Every match brings moments that keep fans on the edge of their seats. The PBA see The CW’s national reach and regular schedule as a big opportunity to grow the fanbase, highlight the talent of the bowlers, and bring more energy to a sport that millions of people already enjoy playing and watching. Bowling now joins other sports on The CW lineup, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series, college football, Grand Slam Track events, and beach volleyball. With strong viewership numbers from other sports, the network is building a solid sports lineup that now includes the PBA as a key part of its future. The full schedule of bowling broadcasts on The CW will be announced closer to the 2026 launch. About The CW Network The CW is the fifth major broadcast network in the United States, reaching all U.S. television households. Each week, it airs 15 hours of primetime entertainment and nearly 400 hours of live sports every year. The CW App, which has been downloaded over 100 million times, is completely free and available on all major platforms. It offers on-demand access to recent episodes, full seasons of The CW’s shows, and a wide selection of movies and TV content. The CW is majority-owned (75%) by Nexstar Media Group, Inc., one of the largest media companies in the U.S., and the biggest owner of CW affiliate stations. To learn more, visit www.cwtv.com. www.cwtv.com www.cwtv.com
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