The Ambassador Cruise Line 2027 World Indoor Bowls Championships
For 17 days every January, the best indoor bowls players from around the world, travel to Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea, in Norfolk, to compete in the Ambassador Cruise Line 2027 World Indoor Bowls Championships.
Fans from all over the globe travel to Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea, on the Norfolk coast, to see the world’s best players compete for four star-studded competitions.
Four star-studded competitions, one venue
Every January, Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea transforms into a festival of Indoor Bowls, and you’re invited. Come and watch the best players from across the globe compete in four exhilarating tournaments, each with plenty of action and thrills.
Mixed Pairs World Matchplay
Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and 2023 singles champion Jamie Walker proved themselves a quality combination as they teamed up for a maiden mixed pairs title in 2026. The Mixed Pairs matches are among the most highly anticipated by the International Arena crowd.
Indoor Singles Championship
Robert Paxton came out on top of a gripping nail-biting final to deny Paul Foster MBE and claim his second World Open Singles title in 2026. The slick new carpet means high quality bowls all-round as the challengers always test the skill and experience of the top 16.
Ladies World Matchplay
England's peerless Katherine Rednall completed the impressive journey from qualifier to seven-time champion in the 2026 Ladies World Matchplay. She will be back looking for an unprecedented eighth title in 2027, but will have to fend off an increasingly competitive field.
Pairs World Matchplay
Scotland bowling duo Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE proved class is permanent as they claimed their fifth Open Pairs victory together in a showcase 2026 final. They'll need to be at their best to defend their title against a host of quality combinations in 2027.
Mixed Pairs World Matchplay
Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and 2023 singles champion Jamie Walker proved themselves a quality combination as they teamed up for a maiden mixed pairs title in 2026. The Mixed Pairs matches are among the most highly anticipated by the International Arena crowd.
Indoor Singles Championship
Robert Paxton came out on top of a gripping nail-biting final to deny Paul Foster MBE and claim his second World Open Singles title in 2026. The slick new carpet means high quality bowls all-round as the challengers always test the skill and experience of the top 16.
Ladies World Matchplay
England's peerless Katherine Rednall completed the impressive journey from qualifier to seven-time champion in the 2026 Ladies World Matchplay. She will be back looking for an unprecedented eighth title in 2027, but will have to fend off an increasingly competitive field.
Pairs World Matchplay
Scotland bowling duo Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE proved class is permanent as they claimed their fifth Open Pairs victory together in a showcase 2026 final. They'll need to be at their best to defend their title against a host of quality combinations in 2027.
Mixed Pairs World Matchplay
Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and 2023 singles champion Jamie Walker proved themselves a quality combination as they teamed up for a maiden mixed pairs title in 2026. The Mixed Pairs matches are among the most highly anticipated by the International Arena crowd.
Ladies World Matchplay
England's peerless Katherine Rednall completed the impressive journey from qualifier to seven-time champion in the 2026 Ladies World Matchplay. She will be back looking for an unprecedented eighth title in 2027, but will have to fend off an increasingly competitive field.
Pairs World Matchplay
Scotland bowling duo Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE proved class is permanent as they claimed their fifth Open Pairs victory together in a showcase 2026 final. They'll need to be at their best to defend their title against a host of quality combinations in 2027.
Mixed Pairs World Matchplay
Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and 2023 singles champion Jamie Walker proved themselves a quality combination as they teamed up for a maiden mixed pairs title in 2026. The Mixed Pairs matches are among the most highly anticipated by the International Arena crowd.
Indoor Singles Championship
Robert Paxton came out on top of a gripping nail-biting final to deny Paul Foster MBE and claim his second World Open Singles title in 2026. The slick new carpet means high quality bowls all-round as the challengers always test the skill and experience of the top 16.
Ladies World Matchplay
England's peerless Katherine Rednall completed the impressive journey from qualifier to seven-time champion in the 2026 Ladies World Matchplay. She will be back looking for an unprecedented eighth title in 2027, but will have to fend off an increasingly competitive field.
Pairs World Matchplay
Scotland bowling duo Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE proved class is permanent as they claimed their fifth Open Pairs victory together in a showcase 2026 final. They'll need to be at their best to defend their title against a host of quality combinations in 2027.
Mixed Pairs World Matchplay
Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and 2023 singles champion Jamie Walker proved themselves a quality combination as they teamed up for a maiden mixed pairs title in 2026. The Mixed Pairs matches are among the most highly anticipated by the International Arena crowd.
Indoor Singles Championship
Robert Paxton came out on top of a gripping nail-biting final to deny Paul Foster MBE and claim his second World Open Singles title in 2026. The slick new carpet means high quality bowls all-round as the challengers always test the skill and experience of the top 16.
Ladies World Matchplay
England's peerless Katherine Rednall completed the impressive journey from qualifier to seven-time champion in the 2026 Ladies World Matchplay. She will be back looking for an unprecedented eighth title in 2027, but will have to fend off an increasingly competitive field.
Pairs World Matchplay
Scotland bowling duo Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE proved class is permanent as they claimed their fifth Open Pairs victory together in a showcase 2026 final. They'll need to be at their best to defend their title against a host of quality combinations in 2027.
Mixed Pairs World Matchplay
Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and 2023 singles champion Jamie Walker proved themselves a quality combination as they teamed up for a maiden mixed pairs title in 2026. The Mixed Pairs matches are among the most highly anticipated by the International Arena crowd.
Indoor Singles Championship
Robert Paxton came out on top of a gripping nail-biting final to deny Paul Foster MBE and claim his second World Open Singles title in 2026. The slick new carpet means high quality bowls all-round as the challengers always test the skill and experience of the top 16.
Ladies World Matchplay
England's peerless Katherine Rednall completed the impressive journey from qualifier to seven-time champion in the 2026 Ladies World Matchplay. She will be back looking for an unprecedented eighth title in 2027, but will have to fend off an increasingly competitive field.
Pairs World Matchplay
Scotland bowling duo Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE proved class is permanent as they claimed their fifth Open Pairs victory together in a showcase 2026 final. They'll need to be at their best to defend their title against a host of quality combinations in 2027.
Mixed Pairs World Matchplay
Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and 2023 singles champion Jamie Walker proved themselves a quality combination as they teamed up for a maiden mixed pairs title in 2026. The Mixed Pairs matches are among the most highly anticipated by the International Arena crowd.
Indoor Singles Championship
Robert Paxton came out on top of a gripping nail-biting final to deny Paul Foster MBE and claim his second World Open Singles title in 2026. The slick new carpet means high quality bowls all-round as the challengers always test the skill and experience of the top 16.
Ladies World Matchplay
England's peerless Katherine Rednall completed the impressive journey from qualifier to seven-time champion in the 2026 Ladies World Matchplay. She will be back looking for an unprecedented eighth title in 2027, but will have to fend off an increasingly competitive field.
Pairs World Matchplay
Scotland bowling duo Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE proved class is permanent as they claimed their fifth Open Pairs victory together in a showcase 2026 final. They'll need to be at their best to defend their title against a host of quality combinations in 2027.
Mixed Pairs World Matchplay
Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and 2023 singles champion Jamie Walker proved themselves a quality combination as they teamed up for a maiden mixed pairs title in 2026. The Mixed Pairs matches are among the most highly anticipated by the International Arena crowd.
Indoor Singles Championship
Robert Paxton came out on top of a gripping nail-biting final to deny Paul Foster MBE and claim his second World Open Singles title in 2026. The slick new carpet means high quality bowls all-round as the challengers always test the skill and experience of the top 16.
Ladies World Matchplay
England's peerless Katherine Rednall completed the impressive journey from qualifier to seven-time champion in the 2026 Ladies World Matchplay. She will be back looking for an unprecedented eighth title in 2027, but will have to fend off an increasingly competitive field.
Pairs World Matchplay
Scotland bowling duo Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE proved class is permanent as they claimed their fifth Open Pairs victory together in a showcase 2026 final. They'll need to be at their best to defend their title against a host of quality combinations in 2027.
Mixed Pairs World Matchplay
Northern Ireland's Chloe Wilson and 2023 singles champion Jamie Walker proved themselves a quality combination as they teamed up for a maiden mixed pairs title in 2026. The Mixed Pairs matches are among the most highly anticipated by the International Arena crowd.
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• New merchandise launches
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