Born to Bowl

Born to Bowl takes viewers inside the colorful world of professional bowling, chronicling five stars of the sport – Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte – as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

Set within bowling's blue‑collar culture, the series examines a familiar American family pastime that evokes myriad pop cultural references and reveals a quirky sport with ancient roots shaped as much by personality and persistence as by skill and precision. Every season, members of the PBA Tour travel from tournament to tournament with their balls in tow, fighting for victories from Akron to Reno, often needing to share budget hotel rooms along the way. At different stages of their careers, each man balances their ambition and love of the sport with the uncertainty of a profession built on week‑to‑week performance and earnings that often require them to take day jobs to make a living.

Show Info

Network: United States HBO (2026 - now)
Schedule: Mondays at 21:00 (30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Sports
Episodes ordered: 5 episodes

Official site: www.hbomax.com

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Previous Episode

Is This The End?

Episode 1x05; Apr 13, 2026

As the top bowlers arrive at The Tournament of Champions in Akron, Ohio, the future of the PBA Tour hangs in the balance. 

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x05: Is This The End?Apr 13, 2026
1x04: The Real KingpinApr 6, 2026
1x03: Who Do You Think You Are?Mar 30, 2026
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