The lawn bowls competition at the 1938 British Empire Games took place in Waverley, Sydney, from 7 to 9 February 1938.

[1][2][3][4] Horace Harvey won the singles going undefeated, New Zealand won the pairs and fours (the latter after a gold medal play off).

[5][6][7] *   Host nation (Australia)All events were for men only.

+ Hutton & Mildren defeated Adamson & Appleford 13–12 in a play off to win the silver medal