World Indoor Bowls Men's Singles Semi-Finals 2025 Prize money: How much they win, time, how to watch on TV

Played since 1979, this year’s The World Indoor Bowls Championship is now drawing to a close.

David Gourlay is looking to win a second world singles title. | Getty Images

Scotland has already seen huge success, with Jason Banks & Michael Stepney winning Monday’s Open Pairs final, Beth Riva & Jason Banks triumphing in the Mixed Pairs final on Tuesday, and Katherine Forrest lifting the Women’s Singles title on Thursday.

Now it’s over to the men in the Open Singles semi-finals, which are being played today (Saturday, January 25).

And there could more good news for Scottish bowling fans, with a chance of an all-Scottish final for the second year in a row.

Here’s everything you need to know - including how to catch all the action.

Where is the World Indoor Bowls Championship held?

The championships were first held in 1979 in Coatbridge but moved to England in 1989 when it was held in Preston's Guild Hall. In 1999, Potters Holidays took over the sponsorship and the event moved to its current home at the company's resort in Hopton-on-Sea.

Who is the defending Open Singles champion?

In 2024 the Open Singles was won by Stewart Anderson. The defending champion is a treble winner - triumphing in 2013, 2019 and 2024 - but was knocked out at the quarter-final stage by David Gourlay.

Who is playing in the World Indoor Bowls Open Singles Semi-Finals?

Both semi-finals will see Scotland take on the Auld Enemy.

The first semi-final will see Scottish 1996 winner David Gourlay take on Robert Paxton.

Then fellow Scot Jason Banks will play Mark Dawes.

What time do the World Indoor Bowls Open Singles Semi-Finals start?

It’s a lunchtime start for the first semi-final at 1pm, followed by the second at 5.30pm - both on Saturday, January 25.

What’s the prize money for the World Indoor Bowls Open Singles?

The winner of the the Open Singles will win £50,000 - the same amount as the winner of the Women’s Singles.

How can I watch the World Indoor Bowls Open Singles Semi-Finals?

While the initial stages of the competition can only be watched on YouTube by searching for @WorldBowlsTour, the last week is broadcast by the BBC - and that includes the Open Singles semi-finals. Here’s the schedule:

• Semi-final one, open singles; David Gourlay v Robert Paxton: 13:00 - 17:05 - BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app
• Semi-final two, open singles; Jason Banks v Mark Dawes: 17:30 - 18:00 - BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app