Bowling and Billiards will be open from 12–10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20–Tuesday, Dec. 23 and closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24–Thursday, Jan. 1.
We will be open from 12–10 p.m. from Friday, Jan. 2–Sunday, Jan. 11.
Bowling & Billiards
Strike up some fun
If you’re looking for a fun night out with friends, a great place for a group outing or a place to host your event-look no further! Bowling and Billiards is a 12-lane bowling center with nine pool tables and one American snooker table. It also features four new Killer Spin (ping-pong) tables.
Parking
Parking is available in the IMU pay lots adjacent to the building. Patrons who spend $8 or more at Bowling & Billiards receive up to three hours of free parking.
Contact Bowling & Billiards
900 E. Seventh Street,
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: 812-855-2328
Email: imubowl@iu.edu
Fall Hours
Mon.–Thurs.: 6–10 p.m.
Fri.: 5–11 p.m.
Sat.: 12–11 p.m.
Sun.: 12–10 p.m.
Upcoming events
Dec 15
Dec 16
Dec 17
Dec 17
Dec 18
Dec 19
Dec 20
Dec 24
Dec 25
Dec 26
Dec 27
Dec 28
Dec 29
Dec 30
Dec 31
Jan 01
Pricing
Max of five players per bowling lane. Cost per game. Shoe rentals extra. For Crimson rates, you must present your CrimsonCard (IU students, faculty, and staff).
Crimson rates:
- Sunday–Wednesday: $4/game
- Thursday–Saturday: $4.50/game
Public rates:
- Sunday–Wednesday: $4.50/game
- Thursday–Saturday: $5/game
Shoe rental:
- Crimson rate: $4.50
- Public rate: $5
- Reservations of 6 lanes or more: Pay a flat $10/lane shoe rental fee.
- Registered student orgs: Get free shoes Sunday–Wednesday on reservations of 6 lanes or more.
It doesn't matter if you're a pool shark or if you've never held a cue—you'll have a great time in our billiards room!
- Crimson rate: $9/hour/table (maximum four people per table)
- Public rate: $10/hour/table (maximum four people per table)
- Reservations: $50/hour for all 10 tables
Paddle your way to victory with our table tennis lounge!
- Crimson rate: $5/hour/table (maximum four people)
- Public rate: $6/hour/table (maximum four people)
- Reservations: $20/hour for all four tables
Reservation information
Bowling
Reservations require a minimum of six lanes and must be made at least seven days in advance.
| Days | 6 lanes | 12 lanes | Full facility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday–Wednesday | $200/hr | $400/hr | $450/hr |
| Thursday–Saturday | $250/hr | $500/hr | $550/hr |
| Days | 6 lanes | 12 lanes | Full facility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday–Wednesday | $250/hr | $500/hr | $550/hr |
| Thursday–Saturday | $300/hr | $600/hr | $650/hr |
Billiards
$75/hr for all 10 tables
Table Tennis
$20/hr for all four tables
Policies
- Five players per lane.
- Bowling shoes must be worn if bowling.
- To play billiards, ID or Credit Card is accepted (not a CrimsonCard).
- We use the 15-minute rule when bowling one hour prior to close.
- We reserve the right to refuse service.
Courses
Get class credit while practicing your cue shot, perfecting your roll, or mastering the paddle! Each semester the IU School of Public Health offers one-credit courses in bowling, billiards, and table tennis at the IMU. Sign up for courses from 10:25 a.m.–5:10 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 11:10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Fridays.
To view more information about the courses, go to iGPS at the link below. Select IU Bloomington as the campus, the current or upcoming term as the term, and search bowling, billiards, or table tennis as the keyword filter.
