One of Europe’s biggest bowling tournaments announced the dates for the next
year's edition.
The Storm Lucky Larsen Masters, the sole PBA Tour
event outside the U.S., will once again bring international stars and rising
talents together at Olympia Bowling in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Sponsored by the event’s main partners, Storm Bowling and Bowltech, the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters has become a highlight on the bowling calendar, attracting strong fields and large audiences each year.
The 2026 edition of the Storm Lucky
Larsen Masters will be held from August 21 to August 31, 2026.
For 2026, organizers are planning to make the experience even better for both players and fans. The event will span eleven days of competition, filled with qualifying rounds, match play, and high-level atmosphere that has defined the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters since its beginning.
A key change in 2026 will be the finals schedule.
The Final 4,
including semifinals and championship match, will take place on Monday,
instead of Sunday, offering a fresh format designed to put more focus on the
top contenders and create a stronger show on the closing day.
"After many discussions and evaluations, we have decided to take the next step in our journey with SLLM. We’ve realized that our tournament needs better opportunities to make the final days as strong as possible," Said Patrick Backe, one of tournament organizers. "Therefore, in 2026, we will improve the Sunday final day, and then maximize everything for the top four, who will instead compete on Monday evening."
Our goal with this change is to maximize the exposure for our four step-finalists and to create the best possible TV production."
More updates about the format, registration, and broadcast details will be
announced as the tournament approaches, so make sure to follow SLLM's socials
- Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
This year, PBA Hall of Famer Sean Rash took his 18th career title in Helsingborg, marking his first PBA Tour title in four years since his 2021 PBA
Chesapeake Open win.
