Location: Milligan University, TN

Dates: June 8-11, 2026

Pricing

  • Pricing and registration options will be published as soon as our contract is finalized, probably by mid-January.

Event Start

  • The event starts with check-in 6:00p- 8:00p in Sutton (cafeteria) lobby.
  • All groups MUST check-in in person from 6:00p-8:00p (even those staying off-campus). Your group will not be included in the schedule if you do not check-in in person during this time.
  • There is no on-site registration of new people. Everyone must be registered before you arrive. If you think you’re coming and aren’t registered, you must email us at office@biblebowl.org immediately to confirm space availability. This includes swapping one registered person for another if they are of a different sex.

Background Checks

All groups must certify and sign a statement that background checks have been conducted on all adults (non-players) staying overnight on campus. Your group will not be able to check-in until all adults have provided this. Thank you for your cooperation.

Campus Restrictions

The college has stipulated that the following are not allowed on campus in any form: the possession or use of tobacco products, vaping products, alcohol, illegal drugs, fireworks, firearms, or other weapons of any kind.

Housing

  • Housing in the campus dorms is for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights. There is no before-event housing available.
  • Everyone must be out of the dorms by 5:00pm Thursday. There is no after-event housing available.
  • Reminder: You must bring your own linens, pillows, towels, soap, etc. Toilet paper is the ONLY thing provided in the dorms.

Tournament Format

Two preliminary Quick-Draw pods, shuffled into a Gold and Silver pod, the results of which are used to seed the main Double-Elimination tournament.

The final format is determined by the number of teams who register and arrive at check-in.

Swimming

Swimming will be available as a free time activity. For those who choose to swim, here is the swimming policy: For ladies, your stomach must be covered while standing, and no halter or strapless tops are permitted; for the guys, shorts must reach midway on the thigh. Going to/from the pool: Ladies must wear a swimsuit cover and guys must wear t-shirts with their shorts.

Evening Activities

We have several evening activities planned for your enjoyment! Among them are food trucks, 3-on-3 basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, euchre, and trivia.

Don't Forget to Pack...

  • Buzzer boards
  • Bedsheets, pillow, etc.
  • Towels
  • Toiletries
  • Swimming attire (see policy above)
  • Sports attire if you choose to participate

Memory Verse Challenge

Exact format TBA.

Live Scores

We will be using live scoring again, but EVERYONE MUST USE THE SCORE-PRO MODULE INSIDE THE BIBLE QUIZZER APP. Install the Bible Quizzer App, then tap Purchase, then find the Free Score-Pro module for Bible Bowl.

WATCH LIVE STATS HERE

Resources for Next Season

Save on shipping! Next season’s resources will be available from the Bible Bowl Shop during Nationals.

Schedule

The event starts with check-in, where you will receive a detailed schedule. The event concludes Thursday afternoon around 3:00-4:00p.

Cancellations

Even if the deadline has passed for refunds, we still need to know of any cancellations. If you have any cancellations, please advise us as soon as possible by emailing office@biblebowl.org so we can assess any impact it may have on the event.

Office Closure

The Bible Bowl office will be closed from June 1 through Nationals + 1 week.