Born to Bowl

Born to Bowl

Big balls. Big dreams.

Go inside the colorful world of professional bowling and follow five stars of the sport as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour.

Documentary

Seasons

Making the Cut

1. Making the Cut

Air Date: 2026-03-16

At the U.S. Open, the first major tournament of the year in Indianapolis, Kyle Troup, AKA "The Pro with the 'Fro,'" sets out to repeat as bowling's "Green Jacket" winner.

2. Hot Headed

Air Date: 2026-03-23

Injuries and tempers flare as Anthony "Simo" Simonsen and Australia's Jason "Belmo" Belmonte vie for a spot in the U.S. Open finals.

3. Who Do You Think You Are?

Air Date: 2026-03-30

At the Pete Weber Classic in Springfield, Missouri, named after one of the sports greats, bowler extraordinaire EJ Tackett must fend off Belmo and Simo to reclaim the top prize.

4. The Real Kingpin

Air Date: 2026-04-06

Two hundred athletes from 18 different countries descend upon Reno, Nevada, to compete in the month-long World Series of Bowling.

5. Is This the End?

Air Date: 2026-04-13

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

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Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

2026-03-16

Episodes

5 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

A24

A24

Red Hour

Red Hour

Mike Tollin Productions

Lucky Strike Entertainment

HBO Sports Documentaries

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