SECTIONALS

Location: Royal Pin Expo

Indy East Sectionals Saturday January 17th, 2026 (Check in starts at 8 AM, event starts at 9AM)

and  Sunday January 18th, 2026 at Royal Pin Expo (Check in starts at Noon, event starts at 1 PM)

See complete event schedule below

Parking & Entry: Bowling is on the B Side closest to the former Greatimes Building.

See map, bowlers and coaches enter in the middle entrance, and spectators must enter through the side entrances!!

Pattern: random draw (different pattern each day), pattern not available until event arrival. Pattern will be posted on site in accessible locations

Notes: Chairs are not permitted to be brought into the center (does not include medically necessary devices), seating will be provided by the center. Bowling ball limit is 6, bowling balls can only enter and exit through the Bowler/Coach entrance. No balls can be changed after Qualifying starts. No balls can have the surface altered other than during practice before qualifying or between qualifying and step ladder, further rules will be explained. Bags must be stored in designated storage areas. Bowler snacks are permitted but outside meals are prohibited!

REMAINING POST SEASON TICKETS -  E-TICKETS HERE ($13.27)🎟️

Children 6 and under are free!

***Please purchase your tickets in advance!!***

POST SEASON PATH: 

>>Sectionals @ Royal Pin Expo 1/17 & 1/18 -- 

(3 Boys Teams, 2 Girls Teams, 10 Boys Singles, 5 Girls Singles Advance to Regionals)

>> Regionals @ Rose City Bowl, New Castle, IN Jan 24th -- 

(6 Boys Teams, 4 Girls Teams, 13 Boys, 9 Girls Advance to Semi State)

>> Semi State @ Richmond 40 Bowl, Richmond, IN Jan 31st 

(5 Boys Teams, 3 Girls Teams, 10 Boys Singles, 6 Girls Singles Advance to State)

>> State @ Pro Bowl West, Fort Wayne, IN Feb 14th & 15th

Anyone advancing to Regionals will be given an advancement letter, please do not lose them as it has all the details you need!

ADVANCEMENT ROUTING GUIDE

SCHEDULE

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