The quadrennial tournament had initially been scheduled for May 26 to June 7 this year before it was pushed back to similar dates in 2021 - May 25 to June 6 - due to the coronavirus pandemic.

World Bowls and Bowls Australia have agreed to the latest date change, citing the current global COVID-19 climate and uncertainty around international travel restrictions, which could impact the expected 36-attending nations.

"Due to the current climate around the world, we believe that rescheduling the World Bowls Championships to September 2021 will ensure the best chance for competing countries to attend the event and therefore the best chance for the event to proceed," said Bowls Australia chief executive Neil Dalrymple.

"Collectively, we're very appreciative of the support afforded from the event's key stakeholders, including Tourism and Events Queensland and City of Gold Coast, and host clubs Club Helensvale, Broadbeach and Musgrave Hills Bowls Clubs, to ensure the successful delivery of this coveted championship."

The rescheduled World Bowls Championships will see practice days held from September 4 to 6.

The competition will take place between September 7 to 19.

"On behalf of World Bowls and the member nations, I'd like to convey my appreciation to all stakeholders involved in determining the best course forward for this highly anticipated event, and of course, to all players, officials, staff and spectators who will support the staging of this event in September 2021," said World Bowls chief executive Gary Smith.

Bowls Australia thanked Tourism and Events Queensland and City of Gold Coast, the principle partners of the Championships, for their support in preparation and delivery of the event.