The 1957 World Ninepin Bowling Classic Championships was the third edition of the championships and was held in Vienna, Austria, from 9 to 14 June 1957.
In the men's competition the title was won by Yugoslavia in the team competition and by Ion Micoroiu (Romania) in the individual event. In the women's competition the title was won by Austria in the team competition and by Gertrude Schmidka (Austria) in the individual event. Hungary and Romania entered its first championship.
The competition was played with 200 throws mixed (100 full, 100 clean). Teams were composed of 6 competitors <br>and the scores were added up.
The competition was played with 100 throws mixed (50 full, 50 clean). Teams were composed of 6 competitors <br>and the scores were added up.