The Aviva National Finals is back for 2024 and is going to be bigger and better than ever before.
The 18-day festival of Bowls returns to the home of Lawn Bowls, Royal Leamington Spa – from Thursday 15th August to Sunday 1st September.
Bowlers across the country battle it out in regional competitions for five months with the goal of reaching the prestigious greens at Leamington and etching their name in National Finals history. With 37 different competitions at the event, the 18 days is packed with highly anticipated matches, rivalries and drama so, there’s not a day to be missed.
The Finals is packed with action, emotion, fun and friendships, so whether you’re an avid bowls fan, a lover of big sporting occasions or just looking for a completely new experience, there’s something for everyone at the Aviva National Finals!
Event Schedule
With 18 days of top-quality action across 5 greens, there’s plenty to watch. You may be waiting for your friend or clubmates to qualify before picking a day or two but, if you are new to the event or are looking to see the big moments, here’s a little guidance.
- Men’s Pairs – 18th to 21st August: Last year we witnessed one of the greatest finals of recent National Final history in the Men’s Pairs. It had everything, drama, excitement, high quality bowls and a game winning shot that will be remembered for years to come. Will the Leicestershire pair qualify and reclaim their title? Or we will see a new champion crowned in what promises to be an epic run to the final!
- Women’s Top Club – 30th and 31st August – Kings Bowling Club (Devon) have claimed the Women’s Top Club title for a record breaking five years in a row. In 2024, they will be aiming to continue etching their name in the history books by going for their sixth consecutive title. Will anyone stop them?
- Junior Singles (Men & Women) – 19th to 23rd August – The Junior Singles is one not to be missed. With so many highly competitive young bowlers across the country fighting to be crowned champion, year on year the competition goes up a level. You can come and watch the future stars of bowls battle it out on the green to win the hotly contested Men and Women Junior Singles title.
- Middleton Cup (Men) – 1st September – The Middleton Cup has it all. 24 bowlers per team, 48 in total on one green, the stakes couldn’t be higher. If you’re looking for atmosphere, the Middleton Cup will deliver. The greens are buzzing, the crowds gather, this is the Champions League of bowls.
- Women’s Senior Fours – 27th to 30th – Teamwork is the name of the game when it comes to our fours format. In recent history, the Women’s Senior Fours title has changed hands year on year but will Isle of Wight quartet break that and retain the title, or will we be crowning a new champion at our Aviva National Finals? Running alongside the Men’s Senior Fours, our greens are full of highly competitive bowlers aiming to reach the pinnacle of bowls.
- Disability Bowls England North v South – 31st August – With several Disability Bowls England formats, North v South is one to look out for. They might be friends off the green but on it both sides will be looking to claim victory.
Whatever the day, you will be guaranteed a great social occasion and a very warm welcome. See below for the full event schedule.
Ticket Information
General Tickets – on-sale Friday 31st May 2024
Daily tickets start at just £5.50 for adults, and £2 for Under 18s, offering a full day of competitive sporting action, access to grandstand seating and the full event experience. If you’re coming along with family and friends, save money with our group offer – 5 tickets for the price of 4.
There is also the opportunity to buy an event pass which covers all 18 days of action. This is priced at just £85 for adults and £25 Under 18s, enabling you to watch all 18 days of top sporting action at a reduced price.
All prices include booking and transaction fees. Subject to availability, any remaining tickets can be purchased on the gate with prices starting from £8.50 for adults and £3.50 for U18s – so buy in advance online to get the best price.
Tickets for the Aviva National Finals will be released on Friday 31st May 2024.
Keep an eye out across our social channels and website for more information, or sign up to The Jack, Bowls England’s monthly e-newsletter, to be the first to hear about the Aviva National Finals.
Hospitality Tickets
After a successful launch in 2023, our VIP package also returns for 2024. Enjoy a delicious food hamper, bought to you by local retailer Farmer’s Fayre and put your feet up and enjoy the Aviva National Finals with the best seat in the house in your own VIP area, The Extra End. With complimentary light refreshments throughout the day, a chance to play on the famous Victoria Park greens and much more, enjoy the Finals in style this 2024!
Partner with the event
You can be part of a national event, the biggest in our calendar, which saw close to 20,000 people attend and over 11,000 people watch online. Get your business in front of a highly engaged audience and benefit from over 8 million social impressions and over 100,000 social engagements during the event.
We’re already working with a range of partners who are supporting the National Finals, including Aviva – the UK’s leading diversified insurer – our principal partner and sponsor of the Aviva National Finals. We also work with award winners in river cruise and escorted tours, Riviera Travel, as well as sports grounds maintenance leaders, Dennis Mowers and SISIS and bowlswear partner, Aceit.
Take a look at our partnership opportunities, see how you can get involved and feel free to get in touch.
We also have opportunities for your business to use our marquee space during the event for a variety of events, business activities and more. The space can hold approximately 50 people and will be available throughout the 18 days of the event. For more information and availability please contact us.
Partnership Opportunities Get in touch
How you can be involved – Volunteering
Interested in being part of the Aviva National Finals? Why not play your part behind the scenes of our biggest event in the bowls calendar! Volunteering at the Aviva National Finals is a rewarding and enriching experience and without volunteers our events simply could not run.
We have a number of roles available for you to help you drive our sport forward and support enhancing the player and spectator experience. Why not be part of something special…
Super Volunteer
New for this year we have launched our new and exciting Super Volunteer programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to take volunteering at the Aviva National Finals to a new level. Find out more about the role of a Super Volunteer and the benefits of becoming one.
Volunteer
Whether you want to give back to the sport you have enjoyed playing for many years or have never picked up a bowl before there is a role for everyone. We invite you to become a part of our volunteer family.
Super Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities
Player information
Draws
The road to Leamington starts now! The draws for the National Competitions are live. Head over to the competitions portal to see the draws in full and to keep up to date with round-by-round scores.
ANF schedule
A great experience for players is key to the work we do at Bowls England. A lot of work and consideration has gone into our Aviva National Finals schedule to alleviate clashes, provide an exciting agenda of events, and a safe and inclusive environment. Click here to view the Aviva National Finals schedule, as well as which competitions could be affected by clashes.