875 N Broad St.
Middletown, DE 19709
United States
Friday, Aug. 28
Practice: 1 p.m.
Orientation Meeting: 3 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
Saturday, Aug. 29
Roll Call: 7:30 p.m.
Qualifying – A Squad (eight games; fresh): 8 a.m.
Qualifying – B Squad (eight games; fresh): 2 p.m.
Top 1/3 will cash
Cut to the top 16 for Bracket Finals
Sunday, Aug. 30
Roll Call: 8:30 a.m.
Round of 16 (best-of-5; fresh): 9 a.m.
Round of 8 (best-of-5; fresh): Immediately after Round of 16
Round of 4 (best-of-3; fresh): Immediately after Round of 8
Championship Match (one game; fresh): Immediately after Round of 4
Host:
Mike Zanghi (GM)
Sponsor:
Mike Hastings
Field Capacity:
120
Eligibility:
Participants must be a USBC Member in good standing and have reached their 50th birthday no later than Aug. 28, 2026. Non-members must meet the 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.
Entry Fee:
PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310
Entry Deadline:
Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
NOTE: The deadline for this event is a week earlier than usual because of restrictions placed by base security.
Payout Ratio:
1:3
PBA50 Regional Players Invitational Presented by USBC:
This event is a PBA50 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”.