Watching the 2026 USBC
Open Championships
Everything you need to know about tickets, parking, and schedules for Reno's biggest bowling event.
No Tickets Needed — It's FREE
The answer everyone's been searching for
✅ The Rule
For daily Open Championships squads (Team, Doubles, and Singles), there are no physical tickets or digital QR codes. Entry to the stadium gallery is free and open to the public. Just walk in.
⚠️ The Exception
Only special "TV Finals" or Youth/Collegiate events (like the Intercollegiate Championships in April) require a paid spectator pass.
🎟️ How to Buy (Exceptions Only)
Paid passes for these specific events are sold on-site only at the NBS Box Office, starting one hour before the event begins. They are NOT available on Ticketmaster or Bowl.com.
Spectator Schedule — When to Go
To see the most action, aim for these squad start times:
TeamTeam Competition
D&SDoubles & Singles
📅 Competition runs daily including weekends through July 19.
Parking — The Local Hack
The Move: NBS Garage (4th Street Entrance)
Park in the National Bowling Stadium Garage — entrance on 4th Street. It's the most direct access to the venue. Skip the casino garages which add a 15-minute "search and walk" from the casino core.
🏆 Pro Tip: Best Seats
Once inside, head to the 4th Floor for the best stadium-seat views of all 78 lanes. Seating is open — first come, first served.
Quick Facts
Teams Registered
10,400+
Biggest since 2011
Economic Impact
$80M
For the region
Lanes
78
Largest in the world
Where to Stay
The National Bowling Stadium is in downtown Reno, steps from the casinos. Most teams stay at the casino-hotels for walkability.
Closest to NBS
Circus Circus, Eldorado, Silver Legacy — all connected via skybridge, 5-min walk
Budget Options
Sands Regency, Whitney Peak (non-gaming), motels on 4th St
Where to Eat
Skip the casino buffets. Downtown and Midtown have legitimate local restaurants within walking distance or a quick Uber.
Quick Bites
Pine State Biscuits, Peg's, Michael's Deli
Team Dinners
Campo Reno, The Depot, La Strada
Post-Game Drinks
Death & Taxes, Chapel Tavern, Shim's
Frequently Asked Questions
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