March 17, 2026 Jef Goodger
  • USA vs. The World airs April 4 on CBS and Paramount+ (check local listings)
  • EJ Tackett, Andrew Anderson, Ethan Fiore (USA) and Jason Belmonte, Jesper Svensson, Dom Barrett (World) already rostered
  • Highest-ranked American and international players in PBA Tour points earn final roster spots
  • Current leading American: Anthony Simonsen
  • Current leading international: Graham Fach

The final roster spot on both the American and international teams for the USA vs. The World competition will be determined following the finals of the PBA Indiana Classic, which airs Sunday, March 22 at 4p ET on The CW.

American captain EJ Tackett previously selected Andrew Anderson and Ethan Fiore as his captain’s picks for the event, at which they’ll face international captain Jason Belmonte and his captain’s picks, Jesper Svensson and Dom Barrett.

The fourth member of each team is determined by PBA Tour competition points at the conclusion of the PBA Indiana Classic. The highest-ranking American and highest-ranking international players earn the fourth spot on their respective rosters. Entering the PBA Indiana Classic, those spots are held by American Anthony Simonsen and Canadian Graham Fach, respectively.

USA vs. The World will air April 4 on CBS and Paramount+ (check local listings for time) and will feature four matches, with one point awarded for each win. Two points are given to the team with the highest four-game total. The team with the most points will claim the Hall of Fame Cup.

USA vs. The World Format

Match 1: singles, EJ Tackett vs. Jason Belmonte
Match 2: doubles, USA vs. World (teams selected by Tackett and Belmonte)
Match 3: baker team
Match 4: baker team

In February, Tackett defeated Belmonte, 266-227, in the USA vs. The World Captains Match at the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. The win means Tackett will have choice of starting lane for each of his team’s four matches. Tackett will also be able to decide if he wants to set his lineup first or if he wants Belmonte to set his first, allowing Tackett to determine the matchups.

Points leaders entering PBA Indiana Classic

USA
  1. Anthony Simonsen, 10,765
  2. EJ Tackett, 10,075*
  3. Patrick Dombrowski, 9,715
  4. Brandon Bonta, 8,330
  5. Andrew Anderson, 5,605*
The World
  1. Graham Fach, 9,635
  2. Santtu Tahvanainen, 5,060
  3. Jason Belmonte, 4,800*
  4. Jesper Svensson, 3,890*
  5. Mitch Hupé, 3,820

*Already on the roster