2025 IBF World Championships

About the Tournament

The 2025 IBF World Championships will take place from November 24 to December 5 at Top Bowl in the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Sports Park in Kowloon, Hong Kong. This premier global event brings together the world’s top bowlers to compete for medals and national pride across Singles, Doubles, Trios, and Teams of 5.

Hosted in one of Asia’s most dynamic cities, the World Championships promise high-level competition and an unforgettable atmosphere in a venue designed to meet the highest international standards. With elite athletes from all over the world and national federations fully engaged, the event stands as a major milestone in the international bowling calendar.

Preliminary Schedule

Saturday, November 22

• Last Day of Arrival

Sunday, November 23

• Unofficial Practice
• Team Managers Meeting

Monday, November 24

• Official Practice
• Opening Ceremony

Tuesday, November 25

• Men’s Singles Qualifying

Wednesday, November 26

• Women’s Singles Qualifying

Thursday, November 27

• Men & Women Singles Round 2
• Men & Women Singles Semifinals
• Men & Women Singles Finals

Friday, November 28

• Women’s Doubles Qualifying

Saturday, November 29

• Men’s Doubles Qualifying

Sunday, November 30

• Men & Women Doubles Round 2
• Men & Women Doubles Semifinals
• Men & Women Doubles Finals

Monday, December 1

• Men’s Trios Qualifying
• Men’s Trios Round 2

Tuesday, December 2

• Women’s Trios Qualifying
• Women’s Trios Round 2

Wednesday, December 3

• Men & Women Team of 5 Qualifying
• Men & Women Team of 5 Round 2

Thursday, December 4

• Men & Women Trios Semifinals & Finals
• Venue: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wanchai

Friday, December 5

• Men & Women Team of 5 Semifinals & Finals
• Venue: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wanchai
• Victory Banquet (Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel)