The PBA Elite League: Battle of the Brands is officially set for the 2026 season, and with rosters now confirmed, the focus shifts from theory to execution.
After completing its first full season last year, the Elite League enters year two with a clearer identity. The format is familiar, the expectations are established, and every brand now knows what a full season of results actually requires.
Six manufacturer-backed teams will compete throughout the PBA Tour season, with points earned in singles events counting toward the Manufacturer’s Cup.
What Year Two Represents
The debut season answered the most important question: does a season-long, brand-based competition belong on the PBA Tour calendar?
The answer was yes.
Over the course of the season, teams that produced steady results separated themselves from those relying on isolated strong finishes. By the time the finals arrived, the standings reflected months of performance rather than short-term form, with Storm carrying its season-long lead all the way to the Manufacturer’s Cup.
That context matters heading into 2026. This is no longer a learning season. It’s a continuation.
The 2026 Teams and Rosters
Storm
Dom Barrett
Jason Belmonte
Patrick Dombrowski
François Lavoie
Brad Miller
Kyle Sherman
Jesper Svensson
Darren Tang
Kyle Troup
Chris Via
Storm once again fields one of the deepest lineups in the league. One notable change is the addition of Dom Barrett, who transfers from Brunswick to Storm ahead of the 2026 season.
Motiv
Sam Cooley
Ethan Fiore
AJ Johnson
Sean Lavery-Spahr
Bailey Mavrick
Nick Pate
Matt Russo
Tom Smallwood
Santtu Tahvanainen
EJ Tackett
Motiv fields a well-rounded lineup built around EJ Tackett, last season’s PBA Tour Player of the Year. The roster blends proven experience with younger talent, including Ethan Fiore, who showed last season that he belongs at this level.
Brunswick
Graham Fach
Tim Foy Jr.
Packy Hanrahan
Tommy Jones
Matt Ogle
Jake Peters
Matt Sanders
Jason Sterner
Nate Stubler
Keven Williams
Brunswick continues with a balanced mix of veteran presence and proven tour regulars.
900 Global
Andrew Anderson
Chris Barnes
Ryan Barnes
Brandon Bonta
Mitch Hupé
Thomas Larsen
Chase Nadeau
Brian Robinson
Chris Sloan
Timmy Tan
900 Global’s lineup features a combination of established names and players with strong recent form.
Roto Grip
Justin Knowles
Wes Malott
Kevin McCune
BJ Moore
Kris Prather
Anthony Simonsen
Frank Snodgrass
Ben Sobel
Stu Williams
Roto Grip enters 2026 with a roster that blends power, versatility, and experience across different lane environments.
Hammer
Jakob Butturff
Cam Crowe
Tom Daugherty
Tomas Käyhkö
Marshall Kent
Alec Keplinger
Boog Krol
Shawn Maldonado
Bill O’Neill
Zach Wilkins
Hammer brings a roster with a wide range of styles and experience, giving the team flexibility across different lane conditions and formats throughout the season.
How the Competition Unfolds
As in previous seasons, team standings are determined by points earned during PBA Tour singles events. Before each tournament, managers select five players whose results will count toward the team total.
Not all events are weighted equally, meaning majors and longer formats can significantly influence the standings.
During the regular season, players may use any product-registered equipment available within their brand families. Once the finals arrive, competition switches to baker format, equipment is restricted to each team’s specific brand, and urethane is not permitted except for limited spare use.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Season
With rosters now confirmed, the Elite League moves fully into its competitive phase. There are no unknowns about the format anymore - only decisions, execution, and results over time.
The 2026 season will show which brands can sustain performance across an entire year and which ones struggle to keep pace once the standings begin to take shape.
Full coverage of the PBA Elite League, including roster updates, schedule news, and all major developments throughout the season, will be available on bowlinglife.eu.
