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Welcome to Thunderbowl
Since 1962, Thunderbowl has been the bowling center of choice for both pros and amateurs. With 90 total lanes, we are the largest bowling center in the country. Thunderbowl is also home to the Greater Detroit Bowling Association Hall of Fame.

We look forward to having you!
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GIVE THE GIFT OF BOWLING

Thunderbowl has GIFT CERTIFICATES available to
use on open bowling, shoe rental, ​bowling apparel, bowling parties, food & beverages.

WEEKEND NIGHT OPEN BOWL

Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm $2.00 games, $8 2hr unlimited, $11 3hr unlimited
5:00pm - 2:00am $3.00 games, $10 2hr unlimited, $13 3hr unlimited

Saturday
2:00pm - 2:00am $2.00 games, $12 2hr unlimited, $15 3hr unlimited

Sunday
​4:00pm - 1:00am  $3.00 games, $8 hr 2hr unlimited, $11 3hr unlimited

OPEN WEEKNIGHTS TIL 1:00AM​
Hours & Pricing

LOCATION

BIRTHDAY PARTY UPDATE
You can NOW book your parties ONLINE.  Go to the button below and click on it.  It will bring up a calendar that will let you book your own party.  If you have any questions about booking any type of party or special event call 313-928-4688 x124 
Book Your Party Here

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Motor City Classic

Saturday, June 16th
2 SQUADS - 11:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M.

ANY COMBO DOUBLES TOURNAMENT

$600* 1st Place Guarantee
*1st Place will increase with entries

FORMAT: 3 games across 3 pairs of lanes.
Total pinfall including handicap will determine winners.

Highest 2016/2017 average with 27 or more games (no summer average)
10 Pin rule applies

• Jackpots All = $30 
• $30 per person entry
• 450 Team Cap 
• Handicap 80% from 4
•1-in-10 Teams Cash 
• Same Day Payout!
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Make It Happen Mixed Team Handicap Tournament

Saturday, June 30, 2018
Check-in: 10:00AM

A lady must bowl 2nd & 4th
Team any combination of 3 & 2

1st Place Guaranteed $3,000

$40 per bowler
$200 per team

Mixed Team Flyer

TRIO Battle of the Sexes

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Check in: 10AM
1 Squad Only: 11AM

Only 27 Lanes for Ladies
& 27 Lanes for Men

1st Place Guaranteed Men $900
1st Place Guaranteed Women $900

$40 per Bowler/$120 per Team
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TRIO Battle of the Sexes

"PBA’s 10th Anniversary World Series of Bowling
​Returns to Its Detroit Roots in March 2019"

The Professional Bowlers Association’s 10th anniversary World Series of Bowling will return to its roots at historic Thunderbowl Lanes in suburban Detroit, and will include a unique television package with the PBA’s new broadcast partner, FOX Sports, PBA CEO and Commissioner Tom Clark announced today.
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WSOB X, a multi-event tournament series, will be held March 11-21 as part of the 2019 Go Bowling! PBA Tour at the same site that hosted the inaugural World Series in 2009.

"World's best bowlers putting on a show in Allen Park"

It's as close to a bowling "All Star Game" as you'll get: Professional bowling's eight top-money winners over the past two years are competing here at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park for one of the most coveted titles on tour -- the PBA Tour Finals.
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Jason Belmonte from New South Wales, Australia; EJ Tackett from Huntington, Indiana; Jesper Svensson from Gothenburg, Sweden; Dom Barrett from Colchester, England; Anthony Simonsen from Austin, Texas; Marshall Kent from Yakima, Washington; Tommy Jones from Simpsonville, South Carolina; and Sean Rash from Montgomery, Illinois have traveled to the official Bowling Capital of the World, and are very happy to be back competing here at one of the PBA Tour's big annual stops.

"Allen Park’s Thunderbowl Lanes to Host World Bowling Youth Championship"

The Detroit Sports Commission has named Allen Park-based Thunderbowl Lanes as the host venue for the 2018 World Bowling Youth Championships. It will mark the first time that Michigan has held a World Bowling championship event.
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More than 300 bowlers under the age of 21, representing 40 different countries, will participate in the championship series, which runs from July 26 to Aug. 3.

"Junior Gold Bowling Championships Coming to Metro Detroit in 2019"

Detroit has been selected to host the 2019 Junior Gold Championships, USA Bowling National Championships, and Bowling.com Youth Open, where top youth bowlers from across the country will compete for scholarships and spots on Junior Team USA in six divisions. Athletes can qualify for the event through Junior Gold leagues and tournaments.

"We're excited to have Detroit play host once again to our youth events," says Gary Brown, IBC managing director of youth development. "These tournaments bring together the best youth bowlers in the nation and we appreciate the support of the leaders in these communities as we continue to build a future for the sport."

"Detroit Awarded Seven NCAA Championship Events"

The NCAA has awarded seven future NCAA championship events to Detroit, including the 2020 Division I Men's Ice Hockey Frozen Four, 2021 Division I Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds, and the 2022 Division I Men's College Wrestling Championships.

2020 National Collegiate Women's Bowling Championships
Dates: April 9-11, 2020
Host Institution: University of Detroit Mercy
Venue: Thunderbowl Lanes

"Thunderbowl Lanes Awarded the 84th Postal-Federal Employees National Bowling Tournament "

The association, P.F.E.N.B.A., was formed to promote and run a national bowling tournament for Postal & Federal employees, members of the armed forces and retirees from the postal service, federal sector and the military.

This handicap tournament is open to any team consisting of five women or five men and having at least three current or retired postal, federal employee, active or retired member of the armed forces, or tournament five year member in any combination.

​Dates: April 23 - June 13, 2021

​*Over 3,500 bowlers will compete during this time frame