UPCOMING CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MAJOR TOURNAMENTS
XI Brunswick Madrid Challenge (EBT 2026): 11-19 July 2026 in Madrid, Spain
Brunswick Euro Challenge (EBT 2026): 8-16 August 2026 in Aalborg, Denmark
Odense International (EBT 2026): 15-23 August 2026 in Odense, Denmark
European Championship of Champions 2026: 28 September – 4 October 2026 in Ankara, Turkey
English Open 2026 (EBT 2026): 2-11 October 2026 in Stroud, England
Find more events in the Tournament Calendar and in the Championship Calendar
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Valgeir Gudbjartsson
Odense International 2026
Odense International 2026 was held from the 15th of August until the 23rd of August 2026 in Odense Bowling Centre, Odense, Denmark.
Total of 314 entries and re-entries were bowled during the duration of the tournament by 140 players, where of 36 were women.
After four final steps it came down to a two player final game between the best players from two separate groups. Those players were last year’s winner, Mathias Ankerdal and hometown hero, Anton Petersen.
Just like last year, Ankerdal proved to be too hard to beat and he managed to secure the win and so he became the first back-to-back winner in Odense International history. He had the score of 248 to Petersen’s 243.
This was Ankerdal’s fourth win on the European Tour.
The winner of the women’s ranking was Karen Kærgaard Nielsen who finished in 5th place.
The EBT ranking list can be seen here: Men | Women [...]
Valgeir Gudbjartsson
Brunswick Euro Challenge 2026
Brunswick Euro Challenge returned to the tour with a new host center in the beautiful Løvvang Bowling Centre in Aalborg, Denmark.
The tournament was held from the 8th of August until the 16th of August 2026. Total of 449 entries and re-entries were bowled during the duration of the tournament by 148 players, where of 32 were women.
After three final steps it came down to a three player stepladder final, where all the players were from Sweden.
In the first match it was William Svensson against Adam Andersson. Andersson proved to be too good and managed to win with the score of 231 to Svensson’s 179.
That mean’t it was an all lefty showdown between Andersson and the top seed James Blomgren. And again Andersson proved to be simply too good managing to wrap up the title before the 10th frame, he finished with the score of 214 to Blomgren’s 172.
This is Andersson’s second title in Aalborg and third total on the European Tour, congratulations Adam!
The winner of the women’s ranking was Fiona Lindemann, Germany who just barely missed out on final step 2 and finished in 31st place.
The EBT ranking list can be seen here: Men | Women [...]
Valgeir Gudbjartsson
European Bowlers Shine at the 2026 IBF World Youth Championships
The 2026 IBF World Youth Championships took place from 27 June to 7 July 2026 at the Megalanes Sarawak Bowling Centre in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, bringing together the world’s best young bowlers.
European athletes once again delivered outstanding performances, winning medals across several events and finishing among the top nations in the overall medal standings.
European Medal Winners
Boys Singles
Gold
• Emil Svensson (Sweden)
Boys Doubles
Gold
• Roni Leskinen & Juho Vuoppola (Finland)
Bronze
• Phil Baumeister & Jaden Wolff (Germany)
Boys Team
Silver – Czech Republic
• Jaroslav Zapletal
• Adam Haxa
• Vít Jiříště
• David Mojka
Mixed Team
Silver – Finland
• Juho Vuoppola
• Roni Leskinen
• Julia Vesanen
• Tiiamari Laukkanen
Bronze – Sweden
• ROBIN NOBERG
• NOEL HAGLUND
• STEFANIE LAYRISSE
• KAJSA SAMUELSSON
Bronze – Germany
• PHIL BAUMEISTER
• MAX LORENZ
• LEA HASSFORTH
• MAXINE BOLEK
Girls Doubles
Bronze – Sweden
• Nicole Layrisse & Maja Engberg
Bronze – Finland
• Emma Palermaa & Stella Lokfors
Overall Medal Table
Position
Federation
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Total
1
United States
2
2
3
7
2
Malaysia
2
0
1
3
3
Australia
1
1
1
3
4
Finland
1
1
1
3
5
Sweden
1
0
2
3
6
Singapore
0
1
2
3
7
Qatar
0
1
1
2
8
Czech Republic
0
1
0
1
9
Germany
0
0
2
2
10
New Zealand
0
1
0
1
European federations once again demonstrated the high standard of youth bowling by winning medals in most disciplines throughout the championship.
Finland and Sweden each finished with three medals, while Germany and the Czech Republic also reached the podium with strong performances.
The European Bowling Federation congratulates all athletes, coaches, officials, and national federations on their excellent achievements and wishes them continued success in future international competitions. [...]
Valgeir Gudbjartsson
XI Brunswick Madrid Challenge 2026
The annual Brunswick Madrid Challenge returned as a part of the European Tour this year and was held once more in Bowling Chamartín, Madrid from the 11th of July until the 19th of July 2026.
Total of 486 entries and re-entries were bowled during the duration of the tournament by 174 players, where of 22 were women.
The score to make the cut to final step 1 was 1337, or 222,8 average.
After four final steps it came down to a three player stepladder.
In the semi finals it was Carl Eklund from Sweden against young Nicolai Mallia from Malta, Eklund was victorious with a big margin, 257 to Mallia’s 176.
In the final it was Eklund against Andrea Mangiacotti from Italy. The final turned out to be much closer and more exciting and in the end Mangiacotti came out on top, winning his first ever European Tour Title with the score 224 to Eklund’s 205. Congratulations Andrea!
The winner of the women’s ranking was Nora Johansson from Sweden who came close to making the stepladder but in the end finished in 5th place only 30 pins away from the top 3.
The ranking list can be seen here: Men | Women [...]
Valgeir Gudbjartsson
EBT Masters 2026 Concludes in Madrid with Robinson and Johansson Claiming Titles
Madrid, Spain, 16 July 2026 – The EBT Masters 2026 was successfully hosted at Bowling Chamartín in Madrid, bringing together the top-ranked players of the European Bowling Tour 2025 for an exciting battle for glory and a share of the €17,500 prize fund.
A total of 15 players, comprising eight men and seven women, qualified for the prestigious season-ending event. Throughout the day, fans witnessed high-quality bowling, and outstanding performances as the sport’s elite competed for the coveted EBT Masters crowns.
In the men’s division, Ben Robinson of England produced a superb performance to secure the 2026 EBT Masters title. Robinson overcame a strong field that included several of Europe’s leading players.
Men’s Final Standings
🥇 Ben Robinson (England)
🥈 Carl Eklund (Sweden)
🥉 Mathias Ankerdal (Denmark)
4️⃣ William Svensson (Sweden)
The women’s competition was equally entertaining, with Nora Johansson of Sweden emerging as the champion after a series of impressive performances. Sweden dominated the division, occupying three of the top four positions.
Women’s Final Standings
🥇 Nora Johansson (Sweden)
🥈 Hanna Engberg (Sweden)
🥉 Jenny Mathiesen (Norway)
4️⃣ Alida Molander (Sweden)
The EBT Masters once again showcased the exceptional standard of bowling across Europe and provided a fitting conclusion to the 2025 season.
Congratulations to Ben Robinson and Nora Johansson, the EBT Masters 2026 Champions, and to all participants for their outstanding performances in Madrid. [...]
Valgeir Gudbjartsson
European Women’s Bowling Championships Conclude with Thrilling Master Finals
The European Women’s Bowling Championships have officially concluded, highlighted by an exciting and fiercely contested Master Competition finale.
In a gripping final match, Jessica Sillis of England claimed the championship title after defeating Laura Beuthner of Germany. Both athletes delivered outstanding performances, showcasing skill, precision, and competitive spirit throughout the match.
The bronze medals were awarded to Nora Johansson of Sweden and Sofie Kærgaard Nielsen of Denmark, both of whom demonstrated exceptional performances during the tournament.
This successful edition of the European Women’s Championships marks another memorable chapter in the competition’s history. The next championship is scheduled to take place in Helsingborg, Sweden, in 2009, where Europe’s top bowlers will once again gather to compete at the highest level. [...]