RENO, Nev. (February 1, 2025) – Reno Tahoe celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the National Bowling Stadium (NBS) today. The first purpose-built, pure bowling facility in North America, the NBS has welcomed more than 1 million bowlers since opening in 1995, when it first hosted the American Bowling Congress Championships Tournament, now known as the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Open Championships, which will return to the NBS for the 12th time in 2026.
“The 30th anniversary of the National Bowling Stadium is a special milestone, and we’re thrilled to celebrate with our community,” said Reno Tahoe President and CEO Mike Larragueta. “The importance of this venue as a driver of tourism cannot be overstated, generating an impressive estimated economic impact of $1.8 billion. We are grateful to the City of Reno for its foresight and recognition of bowling as a sustaining industry. We also want to extend our thanks to our community partners for their dedication, as well as the United States Bowling Congress which continues to value the NBS as a premier bowling venue in the U.S.”
Bowlers participating in 12 USBC Open Championships and 12 USBC Women’s Championships have collectively bowled more than 7.6 million games at the NBS, accounting for nearly 1.9 million room nights since 1995. USBC is currently slated to bring five tournaments to the NBS in the near future: Open Championships in 2026, 2029 and 2032; and Women’s Championships in 2028 and 2033.
The NBS has experienced many improvements over the years, most recently during the $4.5 million renovation completed in 2020, which included the removal of stadium seating on the fourth floor, giving bowlers necessary room for equipment, accessibility and general comfort. This project created an open layout allowing for larger corporate events, vendor exhibits, and recreational functions. Energy-efficient LED lighting and new restrooms were also added at that time. In 2013, the NBS debuted The Kingpin Club, a 10-lane event venue that can accommodate group events of up to 150 attendees. The International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame opened its first satellite location on the first floor of the NBS in 2012.
Saturday’s NBS 30th Anniversary Bowl is part of an ongoing fundraising series for local non-profit organizations, where Reno Tahoe opens the doors to the iconic National Bowling Stadium in downtown Reno for public bowling. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, a portion of the proceeds from NBS 30th Anniversary Bowl will benefit Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada, an organization dedicated to empowering young people with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a global economy.
“The NBS 30th Anniversary Bowl not only offers an opportunity to experience this iconic venue but also supports Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada, helping to inspire and prepare the next generation for success.”
Since the launch of Public Bowling Days in November 2023, these events have raised more than $10,000 for local non-profit organizations.
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