6410 SECURITY BLVD.
BALTIMORE, MD 21207
United States
Friday, April 17
Practice: 3 - 5 p.m.
Orientation Meeting: 5 p.m. (Mandatory for first-time participants)
Saturday, April 18
Roll Call 30 minutes prior to all squads
Qualifying (7 games; Fresh): 8 a.m.
Cut to top 12 players for bracket finals; Top four get one-round bye
Re-oil
Round of 12 (Qualifiers 5-12; best-of-3): Immediately following re-oil
Round of 8 (Winners vs Qualifiers 1-4; best-of-3): Immediately following round of 8
Round of 4 (single game): Immediately following Round of 8
Championship Round (single game): Immediately following Round of 4
Host: Fero Williams (GM)
Sponsor: Richard Byrd
Field Capacity: 80
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, April 13, 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 $2,500
12th Place is projected to pay $600
Final cash spot is projected to pay $500
*Prize fund is projected on 60 entries*