NEW VICTORY LANES TO HOST 2027 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS

New Victory Lanes in Mooresville, North Carolina, will host the 2027 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships, marking the tournament’s first trip to the Charlotte area in 20 years.

USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy announced that the 2027 event was expected to head to Charlotte during the 2024 USBC Convention and Annual Meeting in April, and the partnership bringing the tournament to the Queen City was made official today.

“We are pleased to have the USBC Women’s Championships return to the Charlotte area in 2027,” said Mike Butts, Executive Director of Visit Charlotte and Vice President of Sales for the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. “Hosting this championship enhances our reputation as a sports mecca that attracts nearly every team and individual sport. The area’s diverse culinary options, arts and culture, and attractions offer memorable experiences for bowlers and fans when they’re not enjoying the competition at New Victory Lanes. We will continue working closely with USBC as they plan a championship that will positively impact Charlotte and our surrounding cities.”

Added Randy DuTeau, Executive Director of Visit Mooresville: “We are honored to partner with our friends at Visit Charlotte, Visit Lake Norman and New Victory Lanes to host this prestigious event. The USBC Women’s Championships will provide a great opportunity for us to show off our area while generating a significant impact on our local economy. We are grateful for the USBC and look forward to providing a wonderful experience for the bowlers, event staff and guests.”

The Women’s Championships previously was hosted in the Charlotte area at centers in Huntersville and Matthews in 2007, and New Victory Lanes was the site of the 2019 U.S. Open, won by Francois Lavoie.

Today, the event typically attracts 4,000 four-player teams (approximately 16,000 bowlers) each year, with competition held daily once the tournament gets underway.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring this incredible event to the Charlotte/Lake Norman area,” said Paul Kreins, owner of New Victory Lanes. “We’ve hosted many important tournaments over the years, but nothing of the magnitude of this event. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our beautiful area. I’m also excited for the local businesses who will all benefit so greatly from the influx of 16,000 bowlers and their families.”

The Women’s Championships will celebrate its 107th edition in 2027.

“We’re proud to bring the Women’s Championships back to the Charlotte area for the first time in 20 years,” Murphy said. “Our partners at the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, Visit Mooresville, Visit Lake Norman and New Victory Lanes will be tremendous hosts for the tournament, and we’re excited to join them in welcoming bowlers and crowning champions in 2027.”

The 2027 event will mark the tournament’s first trek to the South Atlantic since 2007 and first visit to the South since 2017 (Baton Rouge, Louisiana). Both the 2025 and 2026 events will be held at the South Point Bowling Plaza in Las Vegas.