World lawn and indoor bowls events

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.