1. Scratch. The Mega Match Play Madness (MMPM) is a scratch competition. There are no handicap or average divisions.

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2. Entry Fee. The entry fee is $750 if paid via Zelle transfer (to entryfee@megamatchplaymadness.com) and $780, including merchant processing fees, if paid online. $750 of every entry will be distributed in the prize fund.

 

3. Prize Fund. First place is guaranteed $50,000, second is guaranteed $20,000. One out of four bowlers will cash. With 16 bowlers in each division, the following prizes will be awarded in Phase Two:  2 wins = $1,500, 3 wins = $1,750, 4 wins = $2,000, 5 wins = $2,500,   6 wins = $10,000, 7 wins = $20,000, and 8 wins = $50,000.

 

4. Eligibility. The MMPM welcomes all bowlers, regardless of their professional or amateur standing. However, bowlers who have won a PBA national title since January 1, 2021, or finished in the top 50 of the PBA's 2025 points list are required to compete in the Open division.

 

5. Age of Record. For our eight senior and women's divisions, a bowler's age will be determined as of February 6, 2026.

 

6. Delivery Style. In our eight men's and open divisions, your delivery style determines which division you are in. Once you've selected a delivery style, you must use it for all strike attempts throughout the MMPM competition.

 

7. Divisions. Sixteen divisions, each with a capacity of only 16 bowlers, are offered as follows:

• Women - ages 20 to 24

• Women - ages 25 to 29

• Women - ages 30 to 34

• Women - ages 35+

• Seniors - ages 50 to 54

• Senior - ages 55 to 59

• Senior - ages 60 to 64

• Senior - ages 65+

• Men - One hand from the right

• Men - One hand from the left

• Men - Two hands from the right

• Men - Two hands from the left

• Open - One hand from the right

• Open - One hand from the left

• Open - Two hands from the right

• Open - Two hands from the left

 

8. Bowling Ball Policy. Participants are permitted to use a single (1) SKILL 3.02 bowling ball (13#, 14#, or 15#) for all MMPM competition. The SKILL 3.02 is a pearlized urethane ball specifically designed to reduce flare and oil absorption. While participants may bring two SKILL 3.02 balls to the event, only one can be designated for competition after the Official Practice Session. A second SKILL 3.02 may be introduced only if the Tournament Director confirms the original ball is irreparably damaged from regular play.

 

9. Static Balance. Maximum Top/Bottom Weight - 3 oz. Maximum Side/Finger/Thumb Weight - 1 oz. All balls will be checked for compliance.

 

10. Holes. The number of holes or indentions shall not exceed five and shall be limited to one for each finger and one for a thumb hole, all for the same hand. Each hole or indentation must fit the size of the corresponding finger or thumb. MMPM reserves the right for its representatives to bring a ball into static weight compliance with a small balance hole.

 

11. Release Orientation. Bowlers must release the ball in the drilled orientation. If a ball does not have a thumb hole, the ball must be scribed or engraved with a "+" near the center of the palm to indicate the grip orientation. When delivering a ball without a thumb hole, the palm must cover the "+." When delivering a ball with a thumb hole, either the thumb must be inserted, fully or partially, into the thumb hole, or the palm must cover the thumb hole.

 

12. Wrist Devices. Because we believe that ball motion variations are the bowler's responsibility, wrist supports containing plastic, metal, or pads are prohibited. Gloves that do not contain rigid metal, plastic, or a pad are allowed. Wrist tape is permitted.

 

13. Extreme Lofting. Out of respect for our host centers and to prevent damage to the lanes, lofting the ball past the arrows is not allowed.

 

14. Dress Code. PBA/PWBA-approved attire must be worn during all official MMPM competitions. Ball staff members are encouraged to wear their brand’s jerseys. Casual attire, including T-shirts, jeans, shorts, and cargo pants, is acceptable during the Official Practice Session and sweepers.

 

15. Publicity Release. By entering the MMPM, the bowler acknowledges Killer ‘B’ Promotions’ (KBP) right to make use of and to permit others to make use of the bowler's name, scores, voice, pictures, photographs, and other likenesses for any purpose in any manner related to the advertising, broadcast, publication, or promotion of the MMPM.

 

16. Event Cancellation. In the event of cancellation caused by circumstances such as an act of God, war, or civil unrest, as solely determined by KBP, all submitted entry fees will be fully reimbursed.

 

17. Refunds. No refunds will be allowed after January 1st, 2026, though the entry can be transferred to another bowler eligible for the same division. All refunds will incur a 5% administrative fee, as well as all applicable merchant processing fees.

 

18. Ownership & Trademark. The MMPM is owned and operated by Killer ‘B’ Promotions (KBP), and Match Play Madness is a federally registered trademark (serial #98454930). The decisions of KBP are final. 

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