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Welcome to the English Carpet Bowls Association.

If you would like to find out about clubs near you, would like any assistance in setting up a club or league, or have any questions about carpet bowls, please get in touch at mail@englishcarpetbowls.com.

And if you would like to find out more about the game and how to play it, you can now watch our introductory video.
NEWS
Potters Bowls Rink Guidelines
10th October 2026

Potters guidelines now make it clear that only clean bowls shoes are allowed on the rinks. More details here.
2027 Festival of Bowls
1st May 2026

We are pleased to say that we will be back at Potters for the 2027 Festival, over the week of 26th to 30th April.
Lancashire Carpet Bowls Association
19th April 2006

We are very pleased to welcome Lancashire CBA as the latest member of the ECBA. Learn more here.
REPORTS
2026 ECBA Nationals
10th November 2026
Suffolk faced a harder fight than ever to retain the Nationals title, facing strong opposition from Herts and Sunderland.
2026 ECBA Triples
14th September 2026

This year's Triples was hosted by Essex, with the final being played out between teams from Suffolk and Herts.
2026 Champion of Champions
10th June 2026
Herts, Sunderland, Durham and Cambridgeshire each take home one of the main titles.
2026 Festival of Bowls
3rd May 2006

This year's event was dominated by the Northern counties with Sunderland taking two titles, and Durham the other.
2026 ECBA Rinks
27th April 2025

Sunderland hosted for this years event, which was held at Hartlepool Indoor Bowls Club.
Carpet Bowls In Europe / 2015 saw a number of developments involving countries outside the UK.
How to Play / If you want to learn more about how to play Carpet Bowls, we have an instructional video.
Where to Play / If you are interested in playing we have links and contacts for our member counties.
Playing Rules / Some non-affiliated clubs have adopted different rules. We take a look at one such set.
Equipment For Sale / Find out what equipment is currently for sale and how to contact us if you have something to sell.
Equipment Wanted / Requests for help in obtaining equipment and how to contact us if there's something you are looking for.
ECBA Policies & Rules / ECBA Constitution, Tournament Rules, Policies and Code of Conduct.
ECBA Committee / Minutes of meetings and AGMs.

Coronavirus Guidelines
Although all restrictions were removed on 24th February 2022, the ECBA continues to advise caution.
24th February 2022