November 6, 2026 PBA Media

The 2026 Regional Players Invitational (RPI) presented by USBC is returning to the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada, Dec. 10-13. The RPI is the only major of the PBA Elite Regionals season.

The 2026 RPI will feature the top 123 regional players competing for a chance to become priority players on the 2027 PBA Tour.

After 18 games of qualifying, the top three players earn priority status for the 2027 PBA Tour season. Players 4-15 after qualifying will earn invitations to the inaugural PBA Combine, taking place at the Kegel Training Center in Lake Wales, Florida, Dec. 16-18.

The top four PBA Combine performers will also earn priority status for the 2027 PBA Tour season.

The 2026 RPI presented by USBC will feature a total prize fund of $125,000 for both the PBA and PBA Senior divisions, with a top prize of $15,000 and $10,000, respectively.

The entirety of the RPI will be streamed live exclusively on BowlTV.