Rochester to Host 2026 NCAA Women's Bowling Regional Championships
Top Collegiate Teams Compete for a Chance to Advance to the National Championships
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 1, 2026 – Rochester will take center stage in collegiate athletics this week as ABC Gates Bowl hosts the National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships April 2-4. The tournament brings together the top five regional teams competing for a Regional title and the opportunity to advance to the National Championships the following weekend in Cleveland.
The event is made possible through a partnership between Roberts Wesleyan University, ABC Gates Bowl, and the NCAA – a collaboration that has brought the Regional Championship to Rochester for six consecutive years.
An estimated 75 student athletes, alongside coaches, family members, and fans are expected to visit Rochester for the three-day competition. Competing teams from Dominican University New York, Sam Houston State University, Maryville University, Vanderbilt University and Alabama A&M have traveled to Rochester for the National Collegiate Regional Championships.
Community members and supporters of women's collegiate athletics are encouraged to come out and cheer on the competitors as they compete for one of the sport's top regional honors.
Event Details:
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What: National Collegiate Women's Bowling Regional Championships
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When: April 2-4, 2026
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Where: ABC Gates Bowl, 645 Spencerport Road, Gates, NY 14606
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Schedule:
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Thursday, April 2, Practice Day, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Friday, April 3, Competition Day, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Saturday, April 4, Competition Day, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Regional Championship Final beginning at 2:30 p.m.)
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Note to media: Representatives from Roberts/NCAA available for interviews. Please contact Roberts Wesleyan athletic staff for more information.
Sporting events play a significant role in driving the economic impact of the tourism and hospitality industry in Rochester and Monroe County. This event alone will generate an estimated economic impact of nearly $70,000 (source: Destinations International Economic Impact Calculator). Visiting teams will utilize local hotels, restaurants and event services.
Tourism in Monroe County drives nearly $1.5 billion in traveler spending each year and is responsible for more than 18,000 local jobs.
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