Main Event Bowling Cost

Last Updated on October 1, 2021
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

At Main Event, you’ll find a fun and exciting family-friendly entertainment center that offers something for everyone. Whether it’s billiard, bowling, or an arcade game, there are enough activities here to keep any family member entertained.

The cost of a bowling session at Main Event will vary depending on the time and promotions being held. Main Events locations are in many states across America, so it’s easy to find a location close to you.

How much does bowling cost at Main Event?

A bowling alley is a great place to spend some time with friends and family. You can find one near you. The cost of playing at an official facility varies depending on how long you want to bowl for as well as what day of the week it is (weekends are more expensive than weekdays). The official website has pricing information that includes exact prices per hour, but when booking online, don’t just look through the site but also search by location because most offer discounts. We were able to get estimates of the costs by playing with the booking page, as you can see in the table below:

Note: These are estimates and not to be relied on. To get accurate pricing, we recommend checking out the official booking page via the website.

You might also like our articles about the cost of bowling in general, or bowling at Dave and Buster’s.

According to a Jacksonville.com article, the average hourly rate for bowling in Florida can range from $25 to $40, depending on the day and the time of the day.

What are the extra costs?

Bowling shoes are an expense that you may need to plan for when renting from the alley. Shoe rentals can cost up to $2.50 per pair, so make sure your budget allows it before going in.

Important things to consider

The Main Event is a one-of-a-kind experience with a state-of-the-art electronic scoring system, surround sound entertainment, and music videos on HD screens. There are also food/drink options available from their bar menu in each private seating area where you can relax or enjoy yourself after your game.

The Main Event club offers several bowling leagues during the year, costing $10 per week for eight weeks.

The club has a very strict policy on who can enter. Entering as an underage guest is not allowed after certain times, and the rules will be explained to you by one of the staff members once they see your ID card at check-in or when it’s time for entry.

You’ll be able to connect your laptop or smartphone wirelessly with some free internet access.

Each lane is designed to accommodate up to six people at one time.

Bowling tips

Stepping into the alley for the first time can be an exciting experience. Here are a few tips to get started and impress all of those unsuspecting friends.

Avoid using a light or too heavy ball so as not to injure yourself. To find out if the ball is right for you, do a simple test: lift the ball with your arm tilted at a 90-degree angle and the other arm fully extended horizontally. If you can maintain this position very easily and without resistance, the ball is too light; but if it is difficult to maintain position and balance, the ball is too heavy for you. The ideal balls should allow you to maintain your position and, at the same time, feel the weight.

At launch, the ball is held at chest level and not above the head.

It is mandatory to launch the ball from the balance of the arm. The arm must be free and relaxed throughout the game.

While swinging the arm, you have to make a lunge so that you can launch it at the right level when you reach the knee with the ball.

How can I save money?

Depending on the time of the year, the venue offers special discounts and runs different promotions. You better check their official website before so you can benefit from a lower price. For instance, when this article was written, the price for an all-you-call-play pass was $20 per person.

On the company’s official Facebook page, you can find posts with super promotions from time to time. For example, they offered a $5 Super Bowling special where customers could bowl all day for only $5.

Many people enjoy Groupon for its amazing deals. And it’s important to note that this company only offers specials during certain times of the year, so you should definitely check them out.