The Mildura region will be showcased to a global sporting audience over the next week as part of one of the biggest and most exciting new bowls events - the WBS Prime Sunraysia Classic 2026.
Part of the World Bowls Series, the WBS Prime Sunraysia Classic 2026 will be played at the following venues from this Sunday, 6 September through to Friday, 11 September.
- Rio Vista Bowls Complex (main event hub)
- Irymple Bowls Club
- Red Cliffs Bowling Club
- Wentworth Bowling Club
The Sunraysia Classic will offer up to $15,000 in prize money and the finals of all disciplines will be live-streamed to a global audience on World Bowls TV.
Councillor for Events and Tourism Rebecca Crossling said the Mildura region's inclusion in the year-long calendar of World Bowls Series events would not only elevate the sport of bowls in the region, but showcase the district to an international audience.
"This is yet another welcome addition to our Major Events calendar, which is something our region can be very proud of," Cr Crossling said.
"To have our region added to this international series is endorsement of both the bowls facilities and clubs across our district, and our municipality's proven track record for hosting national and international-calibre events.
"Importantly, it offers a host of opportunities to increase exposure for our region, through visiting competitors and their families and the international live-stream, which together are expected to generate almost $600,000 in economic benefit for our community."
The WBS Prime Sunraysia Classic 2026 will feature bowlers aged 55 and over across six days of competition in the following categories:
- Mixed Pairs
- Women's Singles
- Men's Singles
- Women's Pairs
- Men's Pairs
- Women's Fours
- Men's Fours.
Players will be vying for both individual event honours as well as official World Bowls rankings.
In addition to the headlining 'Sunraysia Classic', there will be a Big Barefoot Bowls Bash for both registered and non-registered bowlers to take part in, starting with qualifying events at each of the host venues this Monday, 7 September.
Mildura Rural City Council is proud to support the event through the Events Funding and Support Grants program.
