3754 GENESEE ST.
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225
United States
Friday, June 12
Practice: 2 p.m.
Orientation Meeting: 4 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
Saturday, June 13
Roll Call 30 minutes prior to all squads
Qualifying (8 games; Fresh): 9 a.m.
Top 8 advance to bracket finals
Sunday, June 14
Roll Call 30 minutes prior to all squads
Round of 8 (best-of-3): 9 a.m.
Round of 4 (best-of-3): Immediately following Round of 8
Championship Round (best-of-3): Immediately following Round of 4
Field Capacity:
104
Eligibility:
Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing. Non-Members must meet the PBA minimum average requirements of 200 for 36 games in a USBC sanctioned league. PBA Members have priority over any Non Member up to 7 days before the event starts.
Payout Ratio:
1:3
Entry Fee:
PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310
Entry Information:
Online entries close at midnight Monday, June 8.
After the deadline, e-mail the PBA East Region Manager at [email protected]. Entries made after the online deadline are subject to additional charges
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 projected to pay $2,500
8th Place in the finals projected to pay $700
Final cash spot is projected to pay of $500.
(Based on 80 entries)