Bowls Australia Seeks Venue Bids for Bowls Premier League

Bowls Australia has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for venues keen to host the Bowls Premier League (BPL).

The opportunity covers BPL editions from November 2026 through to February 2029, allowing venues to nominate for recurring slots in the calendar, securing long-term exposure.

Since its launch in 2013, the BPL has cemented itself as the sport’s leading broadcast and live event product, delivering significant national and international exposure for clubs, players, partners, and host communities.

Confirming the high ambitions for this hosting cycle, Bowls Australia’s general manager bowls operations, Andrew Howie, said: “The BPL continues to grow in profile, entertainment value and commercial strength, and we are looking for venues that can match that ambition, deliver an outstanding player and fan experience and help take the league to another level.”

The organisation is actively seeking unique value propositions to elevate the event’s overall presentation and commercial appeal.

This EOI process is a critical element of the BPL’s strategic program, aiming to secure optimal locations that can match the league’s growing commercial strength and entertainment value.

Interested venues, regardless of whether they hold a BPL team licence, will be assessed on a robust set of criteria.

These include facilities, event delivery experience, accommodation proximity, strategies for crowd attraction, and, crucially, government or tourism body funding opportunities.

This last point underscores the financial leverage Bowls Australia seeks, aiming for public sector investment to enhance the league’s operational and commercial viability.

The EOI process, which closes on Monday, February 16, 2026, represents a high-value commercial opportunity for venues to align with a successful and recognisable national broadcast product, reinforcing its strategic honour within Australian sport.

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