1770 Stefko Blvd.
Bethlehem, PA 18017
United States
Friday, September 11
Practice Session: 3-5 p.m.
Orientation Meeting: 5 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
Saturday, September 12
Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.
A Squad: 8 a.m. – (eight games)
Re-oil
B Squad: 2:30 p.m. – (eight games)
Top 1/3 advance (pinfall carries over)
Sunday, September 13
Roll call is 7:30 a.m.
Advancer Round – 8 a.m. (4 games) Top 16 advance (12-game pinfall)
Re-oil
Round of 16 – (3 games) Top 8 (15-game pinfall) advance (Fresh)
Round of 8 – (2 games) Top 4 (17 game pinfall) advance (Fresh)
Drop all pinfall
Stepladder finals (top 4) Fresh
Note: Format could change based on field size at deadline date.
Host: Lee Sandt
Field Capacity: 96
Eligibility
Non-members have a verifiable average of 200 for 36 games. Members have priority over any non-member up to 7 days before the event starts.
Entry Fee
PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310
Entry Deadline
Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight, Monday, September 5, 2026. After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the Regional Manager.
Payout Ratio
1:3
PBA Regional Players Invitational Presented by USBC
This event is a PBA East Region event and will only count for points in the East Region. Only Full PBA Members will be able to qualify for the year-end Finals. To qualify for the RPI, you must bowl in 3 events within your region from January 1, 2026, through November 11, 2026. Participation in East Region regular regional events may also count toward participation minimums.
Lane Pattern: TBD
2026 PBA Approved Equipment
There have been several changes to the list of product-registered companies. Be sure to check the list prior to the tournament weekend to make sure all equipment you plan on using complies with the 2026 list.
The 2026 list of acceptable Urethane and Urethane-Like equipment made at 78.0HD+ is available on the schedule page under “quick links”.
1st Place is projected to pay $2,700
16th Place is projected to pay $600
Final cash spot is projected to pay $500.
*Prize fund projected on 96 entries*