National Bowling Stadium is a stadium in Reno, Nevada, and a filming location for Kingpin (1996). Built in 1995.
Location: Reno, Nevada, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Kingpin (movie, 1996) — as site of the climactic bowling tournament finale
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15729, SRC-15730 - Built in 1995
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15729, SRC-16808, SRC-17590
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15729 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Bowling_Stadium (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15730 — https://bandsaboutmovies.com/2020/05/26/kingpin-1996/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16808 — https://www.rscva.com/2025/02/01/reno-tahoe-celebrates-the-national-bowling-stadiums-30th-anniversar (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17590 — https://www.kolotv.com/2025/02/03/national-bowling-stadium-celebrates-30-years-this-month/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Kingpin filmed?
National Bowling Stadium, in Reno, Nevada, is a real-world filming location used for Kingpin.
Where is National Bowling Stadium located?
National Bowling Stadium is located in Reno, Nevada.