JBWere Auckland Open
Event Date
28 December - 30 December 2025

โœจ A new year, a new chapter, and even more growth for this already massive event!
Enjoy the City of Sails and earn World Bowls Series ranking points!

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Mixed 2-4-2 Pairs

Contested over a three-day spectacular โ€” with two action-packed days of section play before the top 32 duos battle it out on Finals Day.

๐Ÿ’ฐ A share of $10,000 across four flights is up for grabs!
๐Ÿ’ฐEntry Fee: $120 per team


๐Ÿ•˜ Start Time

Get ready to roll!

Games kick off 9:00 am sharp, each day.


๐Ÿ“ Venues

  • Headquarters: Howick Bowling Club

  • Section Play: TBC

โœˆ๏ธ Travelling in? Stay nearby in Pakuranga, Mount Wellington, Penrose, or Ellerslie for quick access to eastern clubs and motorways.


โœ๏ธ Format

Qualifying Rounds โ€“ 28 & 29 December

  • Up to 3 rounds per day

  • 5 qualifying rounds over two days (3+2)

  • Sections of up to 8 teams

  • Top 4 in each section progress

  • First elimination round played on Day 2

Post-Section Finals โ€“ 30 December

  • Venue: Howick Bowling Club

  • Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Finals (across 4 divisions of 8 duos)


๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Can Enter?

This event is open to all World Bowls affiliated clubs and players with a Bowlshub ID (see entries).

  • Mixed Pairs โ€“ grab your partner and get in the game!

  • Perfect for testing your competitive form, right before the Bowls New Zealand Summerset Nationals.


๐Ÿ‘• Dress Code

Look sharp, play sharp. Wear your club kit, colours, or coordinated team attire.


โŒ› Entries

  • All entries via BowlsHub only

  • Missed the cut-off? Donโ€™t stress โ€“ late entries go on the waitlist (allocation at the discretion of the controlling body).

๐ŸŒ International players: Sign up at bowlshub.co.nz/signup and select โ€œInternationalโ€ as your club.


๐Ÿšญ Etiquette

Help keep the greens pristine:

  • No smoking, e-cigarettes, vaping, or alcohol on the greens.

  • Respect the environment, respect the game.


๐ŸŒŸ Bring your A-game & make memories!

This is more than competition โ€“ itโ€™s community, camaraderie, and a celebration of bowls.

A community for all, a game for all.