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2026 USBC Open Championships Kick Off in Reno
The 122nd edition of the tournament marks its 15th trip to Reno and 12th visit to the National Bowling Stadium.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:20am
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The 2026 USBC Open Championships got underway on Saturday in Reno, Nevada, with the first of more than 11,000 teams taking to the lanes at the National Bowling Stadium. The opening ceremony featured speeches, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, and an acrobatic performance, as well as the selection of Vicki Larsen of Caldwell, Idaho, as the 'Josephine Bowler' to deliver the ceremonial first ball.
Why it matters
The USBC Open Championships is one of the largest and most prestigious bowling tournaments in the world, drawing thousands of participants from across the country. Reno has hosted the event 15 times, cementing its reputation as a premier destination for the sport.
The details
The 122nd edition of the tournament will feature competition over 128 consecutive days, concluding on July 19. Bowlers will compete in team, doubles, and singles events across three average-based divisions. The opening day saw strong performances from teams like Storm Bowling of Fort Worth, Texas, in the Regular Division, Maple Family Centers 1 of Rockville Centre, New York, and Plaza Lanes of St. Charles, Missouri, in the Standard Division, and Hoosier Connection #2 of Brownsburg, Indiana, in the Classified Division.
- The 2026 USBC Open Championships got underway on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
- The tournament will conclude on July 19, 2026.
The players
Vicki Larsen
A bowler from Caldwell, Idaho, who was selected as the 'Josephine Bowler' to deliver the ceremonial first ball and officially start the 2026 USBC Open Championships.
Tyler Jensen
The President of Storm Bowling, a team that took the lead in the Regular Division on the opening day.
Anthony Bruno
A member of the Maple Family Centers 1 team, which tied for the top score in the Standard Division on the opening day.
Jason Belt
A member of the Plaza Lanes team, which also tied for the top score in the Standard Division on the opening day.
Brad Wilkie
A member of the Hoosier Connection #2 team, which set the pace in the Classified Division on the opening day.
What they’re saying
“It was fun, but I was definitely kind of nervous. I don't really like being out in the spotlight – I'm more of a person who likes being in the background.”
— Vicki Larsen
What’s next
The first doubles and singles squad of the 2026 USBC Open Championships will get underway at 7 a.m. Pacific on Sunday, March 16, 2026.
The takeaway
The 2026 USBC Open Championships in Reno, Nevada, marks the 15th time the city has hosted the prestigious bowling tournament, further cementing its reputation as a premier destination for the sport. The opening day saw strong performances from teams across the Regular, Standard, and Classified Divisions, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive tournament.
