How many seasons does Born to Bowl have?

Born to Bowl has 1 season with 5 episodes.

When did Born to Bowl premiere?

Born to Bowl premiered on March 16, 2026.

Born to Bowl

Name: Born to Bowl
Genre: Sports
Cast: Liev Schreiber

HBO Running Sports

1 Season · 5 Episodes · Premiered March 16, 2026

Born to Bowl takes viewers inside the colorful world of professional bowling, chronicling five stars of the sport – Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte – as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

5 episodes

E01

Making the Cut

Tue, Mar 17 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000 28 min

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.

E02

Hot Headed

Tue, Mar 24 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E03

Who Do You Think You Are?

Tue, Mar 31 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E04

The Real Kingpin

Tue, Apr 7 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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

E05

Is This The End?

Tue, Apr 14 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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