A New Era for PBA on The CW
As the PBA’s broadcast home shifts to The CW, Sherman becomes the primary voice breaking down ball motion, lane play, and strategy for viewers at home. Teaming with play-by-play announcer Rick Allen, a veteran commentator known for high-energy coverage in other major sports, the new booth aims to blend professional polish with deeply current bowling insight.
Sherman’s first appearance in his new role is scheduled for the PBA Players Championship, airing live on The CW on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, with a major title on the line. For fans watching through apps like SpareTime Bowling, that broadcast will be the start of a new look and sound for modern PBA telecasts.
Who Is Kyle Sherman?
Sherman is not just a voice; he’s an active two-time PBA Tour champion and former Team USA member, still competing full time against the very players he’ll be analyzing on air. His resume includes national PBA titles like the 2019 Storm PBA–PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles and the 2022 PBA Cheetah Championship, plus multiple PBA Regional titles.
Beyond the lanes, Sherman is one of bowling’s most visible digital creators, co-running the Brad and Kyle YouTube channel that focuses on tips, lane play, and tournament storytelling for a large, engaged fanbase. That background in explaining complex decisions in an accessible way is exactly what The CW was seeking as it looks to attract younger and more online-savvy bowling fans.
Replacing a Legend: From Randy Pedersen to Sherman
Sherman takes over from PBA Hall of Famer Randy Pedersen, who became synonymous with televised bowling after serving as lead color analyst since 2001. Pedersen’s run in the booth spanned more than two decades and helped define how millions of fans learned about ball changes, transition, and clutch moments on TV.
Sherman has emphasized his respect for Pedersen, noting that he is not trying to “fill his shoes” so much as bring his own voice and experience to the role. That means viewers can expect continuity in passionate bowling storytelling, but with a fresh angle grounded in today’s equipment, patterns, and the modern PBA lifestyle.
What Fans Can Expect on The CW
With Sherman in the analyst chair, The CW broadcasts are poised to lean into three key strengths:
- Current tour insight: As an active player, Sherman can walk viewers through what the week on tour feels like, including ball selection, surface prep, and how players adjust from qualifying to the TV show.
- Modern equipment knowledge: Backed by his experience testing and drilling contemporary balls, he can discuss specific pieces, shapes, and layouts in language that competitive bowlers understand and newer fans can still follow.
- Story-driven coverage: Sherman has said his goal is to tell more stories about the players—sharing background, personality, and behind-the-scenes moments that don’t always make traditional box scores or stat lines.
Paired with Rick Allen on play-by-play, the broadcast team will combine Allen’s seasoned call of the action with Sherman’s on-tour detail, aiming to make high-level bowling more engaging and easier to follow for casual and serious fans alike.