Silver Strike National Championship Returns to the Big Stage in Las Vegas

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Silver Strike Bowling National Championship is back.

As part of the 2026 Golden Tee World Championship weekend, Silver Strike’s top players will once again have the chance to compete for a national title, bringing one of the most beloved competitive traditions in Silver Strike history back into the spotlight.

Last held in 2008 at the iconic Kingpin Suite inside the Palms Casino Resort, the Silver Strike National Championship returns to Las Vegas this June in a new setting—but with the same championship intensity. This year’s event will take place at the Palms once again, now inside Greene Street, alongside all the action of Golden Tee World Championship weekend.

How It Works

The road to the title begins with open qualifying on June 11 and June 12, where any eligible competitor can step up and attempt to earn a place in the finals.  Competitors will have one opportunity to bowl three games. The top 8 bowlers with the highest combined scores will advance to the championship bracket.

At the conclusion of qualifying, the top eight players will advance to the National Championship bracket, where they will battle head-to-head in best of three games matches on the evening of June 13 in a single-elimination showdown to crown the 2026 Silver Strike National Champion.

Prize Pool Breakdown – $5,400 Total

• 1st Place: $1,500
• 2nd Place: $1,000
• 3rd Place: $650
• 4th Place: $650
• 5th–8th Place: $400 each

A Historic Return

For longtime Silver Strike fans, this marks the revival of a prestigious event that has been absent from the national stage for 18 years.

With Silver Strike: League Night ushering in a new era for the franchise, the return of Nationals is another major milestone in the game’s competitive evolution.

Las Vegas has always been home to memorable Silver Strike moments. In June, that legacy begins again.