A pair of pro bowling events come to Columbus this weekend

Columbus is the capital of the bowling world this weekend.

Rolling the news: Columbus Square Bowling Palace hosts a doubleheader of Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) events.

Currently underway is the 2026 Pilgrim's PBA Ohio Classic, the first PBA event in Columbus in six years.

• The 120-person tournament has a $200,000 prize pool and culminates in a championship airing on the CW Sunday at 4pm.

But the weekend headliner is the PBA's USA vs. The World showdown, an international team competition similar to golf's Ryder Cup.

• The competition blends singles, doubles and team play, with bowlers from Australia, Canada, England and Sweden.
• The event includes practice rounds Friday night before the main event Saturday at 2pm, which airs on CBS and Paramount+.