1996 World Indoor Bowls Championship

The 1996 Churchill Insurance World Indoor Bowls Championship was held at Preston Guild Hall, Preston, England, from 11–24 February 1996. David Gourlay won the title beating Hugh Duff in the final.

Ian Schuback and Kelvin Kerkow won the Pairs title.

The Women's World Championship took place in Guernsey from April 20–21. The event was won by Sandy Hazell.