The 1998 SAGA World World Indoor Bowls Championship [1] was held at Preston Guild Hall, Preston, England, from 13–23 January 1998.

In the Singles the unseeded Paul Foster, a 100-1 outsider[2] won his first title beating Mervyn King in the final.

In the Pairs Richard Corsie and Graham Robertson won defeating Andy Thomson and Gary Smith in the final.

The Women's World Championship took place at the Selwyn Samuel Centre in Llanelli from April 22–28.

[3] [4] Tony Allcock David Harding Allcock Steve Glasson Glasson Gary Grace Glasson Graham Robertson Robertson Neil Booth Robertson Greg Harlow McCloy Colin Hogg Robertson Gary Smith Smith George Whitelaw Smith Ian Taylor Taylor Adrian Welch Smith Stephen Rees Rees Mike Galloway Rees David Gourlay Gourlay Alex Ross