PBA Sign Deal With CBS Sports For PBA World Series of Bowling Media Rights

CBS Sports and Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) has announced a new media partnership with CBS Sports in a two-year deal starting with the 2026 season.

CBS Sports will broadcast a total of 31 hours of PBA content in 2026—more than triple the coverage provided in 2025. Matches will air on the CBS Television Network and stream live on Paramount+, with additional programming featured on CBS Sports Network.

The partnership will highlight two major events: the PBA World Series of Bowling (WSOB) and the newly updated PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

The World Series of Bowling is considered one of the most prestigious global events in the sport. Since its debut 16 years ago, it has featured bowlers from over 30 countries, with 14 international players claiming titles.

In 2026, CBS Sports Network will cover both the preliminary rounds and finals of the four animal pattern championships, leading up to the PBA World Championship finals, which will air live on CBS and Paramount+.

In addition, the PBA Commissioner’s Cup will return with a refreshed format.

Previously known as the PBA Tour Finals, the event traditionally featured the top eight players based on competition points. Beginning in 2026, all PBA members will have the chance to qualify.

A separate qualifying round will determine the final eight competitors who will advance to the televised finals, which will span nine hours of coverage on CBS Sports Network.

This is not the only recent media move for the PBA. On April 30, the PBA announced it will be leaving FOX. Starting in 2026, fans of professional bowling will have a new home to watch their favorite players compete, as the PBA signed a multi-year agreement with The CW Network to broadcast ten live events each year.