Born to Bowl
Season 1
“Big balls. Big dreams.”
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Network: HBO
Season aired: 2026-03-16
Overview
Go inside the colorful world of professional bowling and follow five stars of the sport as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.
Episodes · 5
Making the Cut
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.
Hot Headed
Injuries and tempers flare as Anthony "Simo" Simonsen and Australia's Jason "Belmo" Belmonte vie for a spot in the U.S. Open finals.
Who Do You Think You Are?
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.
The Real Kingpin
Two hundred athletes from 18 different countries descend upon Reno, Nevada, to compete in the month-long World Series of Bowling.
Is This the End?
As the top bowlers arrive at The Tournament of Champions in Akron, Ohio, the future of the PBA Tour hangs in the balance.
