New format for the 2027 Champion of Champions

The revised format aims to give players greater certainty for planning, reduce repeated travel for those competing in multiple disciplines, and create a stronger national championship atmosphere.

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Men’s Singles

21–22 June 2027

Men’s Pairs

23–24 June 2027

Men’s Triples

25–26 June 2027

Men’s Fours

27–28 June 2027

Mixed Pairs

30 June–1 July 2027

Women’s Fours

2–3 July 2027

Women’s Triples

6–7 July 2027

Women’s Pairs

8–9 July 2027

Women’s Singles

10–11 July 2027

Break days are scheduled for 29 June and 4–5 July.

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Key playing changes

Daily sessions are scheduled for 8:30am, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm and 6:30pm.

• Time limits: Games will have a 2 hour 15 minute time limit.
• Qualification: remains with each player/team playing four qualifying games, with three wins required to advance to post-section play.
• Respotted jacks: In all disciplines, a jack killed during play will be respotted on the centre line at the 2-metre mark, allowing the end to continue rather than being replayed.
• Each Discipline will be completed over 2 days.
• Finals are expected in either the 4:00pm or 6:30pm session, providing a more accessible window for spectators and broadcast audiences.

The playing schedule is indicative and may vary according to confirmed entries and qualifiers.

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Looking ahead

Bowls New Zealand intends to rotate the host region between years, sharing hosting opportunities and travel requirements across the country.

The 2027 format will be reviewed following the Championships, with feedback sought from players, Centres and other key stakeholders.

Players and Clubs are encouraged to note the dates now. Centres are asked to share the programme with their affiliated Clubs to support planning for the 2027 pathway.

For further details and the Conditions of Play, visit the Champion of Champions Hub: National Champion of Champions 2027 | Bowls NZ Events