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CZECH REPUBLIC’S ADAM HAXA STAYS PERFECT IN THE ROLL-OFF TO CAPTURE THE INAUGURAL PBA FRANCE TITLE

Adam Haxa delivered a clutch performance when it mattered most, capturing the inaugural PBA France title after a dramatic three-match roll-off that saw the young Czech bowler defeat three of the tournament’s top contenders. Haxa entered the final stages of the event as the No. 3 qualifier, averaging an impressive 213.72 over 18 games before advancing to the eight-player Petersen finals. The top of the leaderboard featured a strong international field, with France’s Valentin Saulnier leading the standings with a tournament-best 225.32 average, followed by fellow Frenchman Ethan Boillot, who averaged 219.28. Haxa’s 210.00 average placed him third heading into the final stage. From there, Haxa was flawless.

A PERFECT ROLL-OFF

The young Czech opened the roll-off against Germany’s Daniel Friesch, posting a solid 230-224 victory to advance. Waiting for him in the next round was France’s Ethan Boillot, the No. 2 player in the overall standings with a 219.28 tournament average. Haxa again delivered under pressure, putting together a commanding 233-188 win to earn a place in the championship match. The final would prove to be a battle between the tournament’s top two seeds. Haxa faced Valentin Saulnier, the overall leader after the qualifying and Petersen stages. Saulnier had established himself as the player to beat with an outstanding 225.32 average. With the inaugural PBA France title on the line, neither player was willing to give an inch. In an intense, low-scoring championship match, Haxa held his nerve in the closing frames to edge Saulnier 183-181, completing a perfect 3-0 roll-off record and becoming the first champion in PBA France history.

A PERFECT FINISH

Haxa’s path to the title was defined by consistency and composure. After averaging 213.72 across 18 qualifying games, he entered the final eight in third position. Rather than relying on his qualifying position, Haxa raised his game when the pressure increased, winning three consecutive head-to-head matches against some of the strongest players in the field.

His final-round run:

Round 1: Adam Haxa def. Daniel Friesch, Germany — 230-224

Round 2: Adam Haxa def. Ethan Boillot, France — 233-188

Championship Match: Adam Haxa def. Valentin Saulnier, France — 183-181

The final margin of just two pins perfectly reflected the tension of the PBA France Starbowl Open championship match, as Haxa closed out the inaugural event with a performance worthy of the occasion.

A SUCCESSFUL DEBUT FOR PBA FRANCE

The inaugural PBA France tournament proved to be a major success, both on the lanes and with the bowling fans in attendance. The event brought together an international field and provided a spectacular first chapter for PBA competition in France, culminating in a championship match that went down to the final frames. With the first champion now crowned, attention turns to the second PBA France tournament, scheduled for November 24-30, which will feature the highly anticipated Masters Finals. If the inaugural event is any indication, the next stop promises another week of high-level competition and intense match-play bowling. Adam Haxa has officially written his name into PBA France history as its first champion.

  2026 PBA France Starbowl Open / Live Score HERE

Tournament information : All players will bowl three 6-game blocks, two blocks on Saturday and one block on Sunday morning. After these 18 games, the top 8 players will advance to the Petersen round. During the petersen, bonus pins will be awarded as follows: Win: +30 pins, Tie: +15 pins, Loss: +0 pins. At the conclusion of the Petersen, the top 4 players will advance to the roll-off. Match 1 will feature the No. 4 seed against the No. 3 seed. In Match 2, the winner of Match 1 will face the No. 2 seed. The final will then feature the winner of Match 2 against the No. 1 seed, based on the combined qualifying and Petersen standings. The final points ranking will be posted on the website following the roll-off finals. Throughout all stages of the tournament, pinfall is cumulative and carried forward from one round to the next. Only the roll-off is a single-game, single-elimination format.

Friday, October 2

Last day of arrival Starbowl & Audincourt city

Saturday, October 3

09:00 Qualifying Round 1 Six Games WOLF Pattern
13:30 Qualifying Round 2 Six Games BEAR Pattern / Pins carry over
17:00 End of day one

Sunday, October 4

09:00 Qualifying Round 3 Six Games WOLF Pattern / Pins carry over
12:45 Cut Top 8 / Seven Petersen Matches BEAR Pattern / Pins carry over
15:30 Cut Top 4 / Stepladder Dual Pattern WOLF & BEAR
17:00 TV Interviews & Prize Ceremony Tournament

Host Center : Starbowl, Espace Lumière, rue de la Naille 25400 Audincourt

Maximum Field : 32

Point Values : Standard

Open Eligibility : Open to all PBA members regardless of classification

Entry Fees : € 285,00 for PBA Members / € 385,00 for non member

Equipment Notice : The 2026 list of acceptable Urethane and Urethane-Like equipment made at 78.0HD+ is available HERE

PBA FRANCE – 2026 QUALIFICATION RANKING

2 PBA France Tournaments in 2026 – 4 International Opportunities, PBA France is pleased to announce an official international qualification opportunity for PBA members participating in the following two PBA France events in 2026 :

2026 PBA Audincourt Open / October 3-4

2026 PBA BPT Masters / November 24-30

A 2026 cumulative overall ranking will be established based on the results achieved by eligible PBA players across these two competitions. At the conclusion of both tournaments, the four highest-ranked players in the 2026 cumulative overall standings will receive an international PBA opportunity based on their final ranking position :

2 players will earn a spot in the PBA World Series of Bowling (WSOB);

1 player will earn a spot in the PBA Regional Players Invitational (RPI);

1 player will earn a spot in the RPI50.

These opportunities will be awarded based on results achieved during the 2026 season, in accordance with the agreement between PBA France and the Professional Bowlers Association. The two WSOB spots, as well as the RPI and RPI50 spots, will be for competitions beginning in 2027, based on performances achieved in 2026. This cumulative ranking therefore provides a true pathway to the international PBA stage, giving the top performers on the PBA France Regional Tour the opportunity to continue their journey at the highest level of PBA competition. The detailed ranking format, eligibility requirements, potential tiebreaker rules, and the specific conditions governing the allocation of the four spots will be announced by PBA France prior to the start of the competitions. PBA France wishes all of its members an outstanding 2026 season and continued success at these two major events.

CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event of cancellation, regardless of the reason :

a) 30 days or more before the tournament: 100% refund of the registration fee.

b) Between 15 and 29 days before the tournament: 50% refund.

c) Less than 15 days before the tournament: no refund.

Thank you for your understanding. This policy helps us ensure the smooth organisation of the tournament.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL PLAYERS !!

Scores Sheet A / Scores Sheet B

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PRIZE FUND / Based on 20 players / Ratio 1:3

Credit Photo Jonathan Lahaye

PBA STARBOWL OPEN TOTAL SCORES

Bowler / Hometown	Block 1	Block 2	Block 3	Petersen	Roll-off
01 HAXA Adam (Czech Republic)	1265	1270	1312	1403 (+120)	3-0
02 SAULNIER Valentin (France)	1352	1310	1352	1619 (+150)	0-1
03 BOILLOT Ethan (France)	1383	1228	1393	1478 (+180)	0-1
04 FRIESCH Daniel (Germany)	1210	1287	1236	1489 (+150)	0-1
05 CARRASCO-MARTINEZ Jarne (Belgium)	1325	1176	1152	1408 (+105)	-
06 WILLEMIN Arthur (France)	1145	1217	1319	1390 (+030)	-
07 CHRIST Manuel (Switzerland)	1110	1175	1292	1304 (+030)	-
08 BOOLOM Michel (France)	1170	1214	1164	1270 (+075)	-
09 AMBIEHL Arenui (France)	1084	1219	1156	-	-
10 WEISKE Niklas (Germany)	1051	0995	1234	-	-
11 DARNY Mike (France)	1133	1106	1033	-	-
12 FONTAINE Mathieu (France)	1003	1179	1059	-	-
13 MUSIO Elias (Switzerland)	1134	0948	1123	-	-
14 VILLEDIEU Valentin (France)	1026	0913	1188	-	-
15 PANETTA Mattheo (France)	1175	0903	1027	-	-
16 SCHULTZ Eric (USA)	1031	0962	1064	-	-
17 ETINOF Noam (France)	1151	0982	0919	-	-
18 CARU Gaetan (France)	0930	0952	1013	-	-
19 VANDERSTRAETEN Matteo (France)	0856	WD	WD	-	-

PBA RANKINGS AFTER THE PBA STARBOWL OPEN — PBA MEMBERS ONLY

Ranking	First and last name	Flag	# Points
Position 1	FRIESCH Daniel		500
Position 2	CARRASCO-MARTINEZ Jarne		300
Position 3	WILLEMIN Arthur		230
Position 4	CHRIST Manuel		190
Position 5	BOOLOM Michel		170
Position 6	AMBIEHL Arenui		150
Position 7	DARNY Mike		150
Position 8	FONTAINE Mathieu		140
Position 9	MUSIO Elias		140
Position 10	VILLEDIEU Valentin		130
Position 11	PANETTA Mattheo		130
Position 12	SCHULTZ Eric		120
Position 13	ETINOF Noam		120
Position 14	CARU Gaetan		110
Position 15	VANDERSTRAETEN Matteo		110

TV REPORT FRANCE 3 BOURGOGNE FRANCHE COMTE OCTOBER 4, 2026

Click the following link to watch the report : HERE