The 2025 USBC Masters, one of the most anticipated events of the PBA Tour season, is set to begin on Monday, March 24, at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan. This major championship will feature nearly 400 bowlers competing in a unique format that includes 15 games of qualifying, followed by a 64-player double-elimination match play bracket.
DeeRonn Booker returns as the reigning USBC Masters champion. His remarkable run last year included victories over top names like Anthony Simonsen and EJ Tackett. As the defending champion, Booker is automatically placed in the match play bracket. If he does not qualify among the top 64, he will receive the final seed.
But to defend the title will be harder than ever. The main reason is EJ Tackett. After making six consecutive PBA finals appearances, he is aiming to add the Masters title to his collection. A victory would complete his career Grand Slam, making him only the fourth bowler in history to achieve this milestone. Tackett is also in contention to break several records, including single-season earnings and most major titles won in a season.
The competition begins with three days of qualifying. Bowlers will compete in five-game blocks across three squads, with the top 63 and last year's champion advancing to match play. The double-elimination format will determine the final eight players, who will compete in a two-part televised final over the weekend.
All qualifying and match play rounds will be streamed live on BowlTV. The championship rounds will air on FS1 and FOX.
Full USBC Masters 2025 Schedule
Monday, March 24
8:00 a.m. – A-squad Qualifying Round 1 (5 games)
12:30 p.m. – B-squad Qualifying Round 1 (5 games)
6:30 p.m. – C-squad Qualifying Round 1 (5 games)
Tuesday, March 25
8:00 a.m. – B-squad Qualifying Round 2 (5 games)
12:30 p.m. – C-squad Qualifying Round 2 (5 games)
6:30 p.m. – A-squad Qualifying Round 2 (5 games)
Wednesday, March 26
8:00 a.m. – C-squad Qualifying Round 3 (5 games)
12:30 p.m. – A-squad Qualifying Round 3 (5 games)
6:30 p.m. – B-squad Qualifying Round 3 (5 games)
Top 64 players advance to match play
Thursday, March 27
10:00 a.m. – First round (left side of bracket)
12:30 p.m. – First round (right side of bracket)
2:30 p.m. – All first round winners
5:00 p.m. – Match play
Friday, March 28
10:00 a.m. – Match play
2:00 p.m. – Match play
Saturday, March 29
12:00 p.m. (FS1) – Preliminary Round
Sunday, March 30
12:00 p.m. (FOX) – USBC Masters Stepladder Finals
