Every sport needs its ultimate prize – the pinnacle at the top of the pyramid for players at all levels. Golf’s crown jewel is The Open, Tennis has the Wimbledon Championships and Badminton players strive to win the All England Open. It is only right that bowls has its equivalent north star for English bowlers and events that in future are recognised beyond the bowls community.
- Four-Bowl Singles
- Pairs
- Triples
- Fours
- Para Singles
- Para Pairs
| Blue Riband | Event | Players per side | Bowls per player | Ends & Scoring – Extra end to be played if necessary in all marked with asterisk | Entry restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Four-Bowl Singles | 1 | Four | First to 21 | None |
| Men | Pairs | 2 | Four | 18 ends* | None |
| Men | Triples | 3 | Three | 18 ends* | None |
| Men | Fours | 4 | Two | 18 ends* | None |
| Women | Four-Bowl Singles | 1 | Four | First to 21 | None |
| Women | Pairs | 2 | Four | 18 ends* | None |
| Women | Triples | 3 | Three | 18 ends* | None |
| Women | Fours | 4 | Two | 18 ends* | None |
| Open | Para Singles | 1 | Four | First to 21 | Disability players only |
| Open | Para Pairs | 2 | Three | 18 ends* | Disability players only |
Qualifiers at Aviva National Bowls Finals
Four-Bowl Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours – 62 qualifiers
Para Singles and Para Pairs – 4 qualifiers
Time Limit (including trial ends)
Four-Bowl Singles, Para Singles and Para Pairs – 2 hours 30 minutes
Pairs, Triples and Fours – 3 hours 15 minutes
Entry Fee
Four-Bowl Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours – Entry fees are set by County Associations
Para Singles and Para Pairs – Will be confirmed when Disability Competitions are opened for entry in Spring 2025.
Prize Money
Please find the 2025 National Bowls Championships Prize Money list here.
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