Either way, the first step is a conversation, not a commitment. Here's what every new family and every new leader wants to know — then pick the path that fits.
The study text changes each season, chosen to fit each division. Compare them
Two seasons a year — Fall and Spring, 2 to 3 months each, Beginner a little shorter than Teen. A weekly team practice, plus a league meet about once a month in a Local League or the Virtual League.
$22–24 seasonal fee per player, plus study materials at $15–40. Groups also use Question-Pro software and a buzzer set (buy one, or borrow through the loaner program).
Churches, Christian schools, homeschool co-ops, living rooms. If a group can gather there, Bible Bowl can practice there.
Both divisions play the same game — Teen just covers more text.
| Beginner | Teen | |
|---|---|---|
| Grades | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Study text | A focused selection of Scripture | More chapters each season |
| Season length | About 2 months (plus optional third), twice a year | About 3 months (plus optional fourth), twice a year |
| Season fee | $22/player + study materials | $24/player + study materials |
| Practice | About an hour | About an hour |
| Home study | ~15 min / day | ~15–20 min / day |
| Question types | Single-answer — people, places, numbers, words | Add two-part and other more advanced question types |
| Memory verses | 24 memory verses | 45 memory verses |
Both roads run much the same season — and if you're not sure yet, skip ahead and just talk to us.
There are groups all over the country — and a Virtual League for everywhere else. Tell us roughly where you are, and we'll connect you with the closest group. That's genuinely the whole process.
Tell us where you areChurches, schools, homeschool co-ops, and youth clubs all host groups — and many started with a single family. Here's what one looks like:
Local Leagues meet monthly usually on Saturdays; the Virtual League runs the same season from anywhere. Tell us where you are and we'll match you with the league nearest you.
At a minimum, Study Guide (one per player/sponsor) and Question-Pro (one per group). Beginner teams also want the Leader Guide pack. Buzzer sets can be bought — or borrowed through the loaner program.
Create your account, register your team for the season, and invite players with a share link — families register themselves from there.
Need more guidance? Feel free to contact us.
Bible Bowl runs two seasons a year — a Fall season and a Spring season — each 2 to 3 months, with Beginner ending a little earlier than Teen.
Sign up, get the season's text and study guides.
Some of it happens at home, some with the team in community — every week has both.
League meets, roughly the first Saturday of the month. The heartbeat of the season.
Many teams make it to Nationals, but plenty don’t—and that can still make for a great season.
The grade ranges* for Bible Bowl players are:
Participating players should be able to do the following:
* Your local program may allow for some flexibility within those ranges; however, playing outside of official ranges could affect eligibility at official tournaments (e.g. Nationals). More information may be found in the Rules & Procedures.
Daily: Many students study ~5 days per week, typically 15–20 minutes. Players who wish to play more competitively often study more; the amount of time a player puts in depends on their own abilities and motivation.
Weekly: A typical weekly team practice is about an hour.
Monthly: There are a few local league meets per season, usually on a Saturday. Their length varies by location and can run 3 to 5 hours — check this season’s dates. Exact dates vary by league, so your league coordinator will have the definite schedule.
These costs are per season, not per school year.
Resources: All study resources are available from Bible Quiz Shop, which has separate resources for Beginner and Teen. At a minimum, every group needs to purchase:
Other optional resources are available there as well.
Registration: Each student must register online to participate (Beginner: $22; Teen: $24).
Local: Local leagues usually also have a nominal per-player fee to cover their costs. Check with your local leader for their current pricing.
Curious how the game itself is played — buzzing, bonuses, buzzing out? Walk through a game on How to Play
Joining or starting — either way, someone here will help you figure out the next step.
Beginner Bible Bowl Made Easy has it all — a workshop that shows a full practice, the Leader Guide and practice downloads, and 20 relay-game demos on video.
