Information and Registration
2026 U.S. OPEN
March 1-8, 2026
Royal Pin Woodland
Indianapolis
The U.S. Open often is regarded as one of the most challenging events in the sport of bowling, featuring a 56-game marathon on demanding playing conditions to determine the finalists and winner of the coveted green jacket.
Competitors at the U.S. Open bowl 24 qualifying games over three days before the field is cut to the top 36 players for the cashers round. Following the eight-game cashers round, the top 24 players will bowl 24 games of round-robin match play. At the conclusion of match play, 56-game totals, including 30 bonus pins for each win in match play, determine the players advancing to the stepladder finals.
Participants earn their spots primarily through invitations based on their on-lane performances during the previous year. Players also can earn their spot through direct qualifiers around the country leading up to the event and a pre-tournament qualifier before the start of the tournament.
REGISTRATION
CLICK HERE to register for the 2026 U.S. Open PTQ.
ATHLETE WAIVERS
All participants of a USBC national bowling event are required to submit an Acknowledgment of Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability form. This form needs to be completed once for the 2025-2026 bowling season.
Any athlete who will be 18 years of age or older as of March 8, 2026, is required to complete the Adult Athlete waiver. If you have any questions or concerns about the athlete waiver, please EMAIL WAIVERS.
INFORMATION
Schedule
U.S. Open Rules
U.S. Open Direct Entrants
PTQ Rules
PTQ Direct Entrants
FAQ
TRAVEL INFORMATION
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CONTACT
EMAIL TOURNAMENTS
817-385-8352