18/07/2026
BPL Cup set to ignite PRINCES PARK CARLTON BOWLS CLUB
Local bowlers are set to battle it out on the green, as Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club hosts a Preliminary Round of the 2026 BPL Cup on Saturday 25th July 2026 from 10am.
Event Details:
• Date: Saturday, 25 July
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Location: Princes Park Carlton Bowls Club, Princes Park (northern tip, Carlton North)
• Entry Fee: $90 per team (3–4 players)
• Format: Two-bowl triples with two sets of 5 ends and a 1-end tie-breaker
Here is a direct link to the entry form if you wish to enter your team = https://bowlslink.com.au/member/competitions/entry/new/e1e2071d-5eb1-4003-bb44-1a122af00e2e
For more info on all things BPL please see below.
As the world’s biggest club-based bowls competition, the BPL Cup is a key pathway competition, giving club bowlers the chance to experience the intensity and excitement of the Bowls Premier League (BPL) format.
Teams consist of three or four players, which can be made up of all male, female or mixed combinations, and games will include power plays, making for an engaging spectacle for both players and spectators.
Winning teams from Preliminary Rounds at local clubs progress to Regional Finals and then State Finals, with the ultimate goal being to win a trip to the BPL Cup National Final played in conjunction with BPL24 from Tuesday 10 -13 November 2026
Bowls clubs from across the country have embraced the opportunity to host these events, vying for the opportunity to attract new members, generate excitement by showcasing bowls in its most dynamic format, and providing their players with a pathway to the spotlight.
The BPL Cup continues to grow in popularity and is proving to be a major highlight on the Australian bowls calendar, appealing to both seasoned bowlers and newcomers.
Bowls Australia General Manager – Bowls Operations Andrew Howie said the continued growth of the BPL Cup highlighted the appetite for exciting formats that can grow the game at a club level.
“The BPL Cup is such a scintillating format of bowls that gives players of all ability and experience levels a taste of what it’s like to compete at the BPL,” Howie said.
“It doesn’t matter if you’ve played the game for 40 years or are just starting out, the BPL Cup is for everybody and a great way to have fun and test your skills.”
More clubs are encouraged to register as hosts for Preliminary Rounds to help grow grassroots participation in the sport while allowing players to develop their skills in a competitive but fun and inclusive setting.
