Watch Born to Bowl

2026
1 Season

Set within bowling's blue collar culture, the series examines a familiar American family pastime that evokes myriad pop cultural references and reveals a quirky sport with ancient roots shaped as much by personality and persistence as by skill and precision. Every season, members of the PBA Tour travel from tournament to tournament with their balls in tow, fighting for victories from Akron to Reno, often needing to share budget hotel rooms along the way. At different stages of their careers, each man balances their ambition and love of the sport with the uncertainty of a profession built on week to week performance and earnings that often require them to take day jobs to make a living.

Born to Bowl is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between March 16, 2026 and on HBO

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5. Episode 5

April 13, 2026

As the top bowlers arrive at The Tournament of Champions in Akron, Ohio, the future of the PBA Tour hangs in the balance.

4. Episode 4

April 6, 2026

200 bowlers from 18 different countries descend upon Reno, Nevada to compete in the month-long World Series of Bowling.

3. Episode 3

March 30, 2026

At the Pete Weber Classic in Springfield, Missouri, named after one of the sports greats, bowler extraordinaire EJ Tackett must fend off Belmo and Simo to reclaim the top prize.

2. Episode 2

March 23, 2026

Vying for a spot in the U.S. Open finals, Anthony "Simo" Simonsen and Australia's Jason "Belmo" Belmonte face off as tempers escalate and injuries flare.

1. Episode 1

March 16, 2026

At the U.S. Open, the first major tournament of the year in Indianapolis, Kyle Troup, AKA "The Pro with the 'Fro,'" sets out to repeat as bowling's "Green Jacket" winner.

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Where to Watch Born to Bowl

Born to Bowl is available for streaming on the HBO website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Born to Bowl on demand at Hulu.