Qualifying national bowls organisations (usually countries) are represented by a team of 5 players, who play once as a single and a four, then again as a pair and a triple.
A new event starting in 2022 (a merger of the former World Cup Singles and IIBC championships.
A leading outdoor event held annually between the winners of the respective National Championships.
A leading outdoor event held annually between the Asian nations.
Organised by Bowls Europe Ltd. A leading outdoor event held annually between European nations.