Rochester Hosts National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships

ABC Gates Bowl to welcome top teams competing for regional title and spot at nationals

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:50pm

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Rochester, New York is hosting the National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships at ABC Gates Bowl this week. The three-day tournament from April 2-4 features five of the nation's top collegiate teams competing for a regional title and a spot at the national championships in Cleveland.

Why it matters

Rochester has hosted this prestigious NCAA event for the past six years, showcasing the city as a hub for collegiate sports and attracting dozens of student-athletes, coaches, and fans to the area. The tournament highlights the growing popularity of women's collegiate bowling and provides a platform for the sport's rising stars.

The details

The National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships is a partnership between Roberts Wesleyan University and the NCAA. The event features five of the top collegiate bowling teams competing for the regional title and a spot at the national championships in Cleveland.

  • The three-day tournament runs from April 2 through April 4, 2026.
  • Rochester has hosted this event for the past six consecutive years.

The players

Roberts Wesleyan University

The host university for the National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships, partnering with the NCAA to bring the event to Rochester.

NCAA

The National Collegiate Athletic Association, the organizer of the National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships.

ABC Gates Bowl

The bowling alley in Rochester hosting the National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships.

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What they’re saying

“Rochester has become a hub for collegiate sports, and we're thrilled to once again host the National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships.”

— Unidentified Organizer

What’s next

The five teams competing in the regional championships will vie for the title and a spot at the national championships in Cleveland.

The takeaway

Rochester's continued hosting of the National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships solidifies the city's reputation as a destination for premier collegiate sporting events, drawing athletes, coaches, and fans from across the country and providing a platform to showcase the growing popularity of women's collegiate bowling.