World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA)
The primary rules and world-championship source for 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, and Straight Pool. Use the WPA event calendar and published athlete guides for the final event-specific regulations.
Pocket Billiards · Pro Tours
Follow the rules body, the tour, and the event guide.
Professional pool is not one calendar. This page separates the world-governing rules source, 9-Ball circuits, 10-Ball series, women’s competition, and European events so players know where to verify each event.
Current as of July 26, 2026Schedules and tour details can change. Confirm entries, rules, and dates with the official organizer before traveling.
Pro tours
The professional organizations to follow.
World Nineball Tour
Matchroom’s professional 9-Ball circuit includes major opens, invitational team events, and ranking competition.
Pro Billiard Series
Predator’s international series stages men’s, women’s, junior, teams, and special-format events with free-streaming coverage through Pro Billiard TV.
Women’s Professional Billiard Association
The WPBA calendar and tour events provide a dedicated high-level women’s competition lane in the United States.
EPBF and Predator EuroTour
The European Pocket Billiard Federation publishes the European Championships and EuroTour calendar across 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, and 14.1.
Events
Verified 2026 professional calendar checkpoints.
| Date | Event | Format | Location | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 18–28 | CSI Expo, BCA Pool League Worlds, and Pro Billiard Series | 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, teams, Straight Pool feature | Las Vegas, Nevada | Verify |
| Apr. 2–8 | WPA Men’s 8-Ball World Championship | 8-Ball | St. Louis, Missouri | Verify |
| Jul. 22–26 | WPA Women’s 8-Ball World Championship | 8-Ball | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Verify |
| Aug. 4–9 | Florida Open Pool Championship | 9-Ball | Orlando, Florida | Verify |
| Aug. 13–16 | Arizona Open Pool Championship | 9-Ball | Yuma, Arizona | Verify |
| Aug. 25–30 | U.S. Open Pool Championship | 9-Ball | Frisco, Texas | Verify |
| Sep. 6–13 | WPA 9-Ball China Open | 9-Ball | China | Verify |
| Nov. 22–29 | Pro Billiard Series San Antonio | Event lineup announced by organizer | San Antonio, Texas | Verify |
| Nov. 27–30 | Mosconi Cup | 9-Ball team event | Orlando, Florida | Verify |
| Dec. 5–14 | Qatar World Cup 10-Ball | 10-Ball | Qatar | Verify |
| Dec. 14–20 | Pro Billiard Series All-Stars Week | Singles and doubles | Jacksonville, Florida | Verify |
Planning notice: This is not an entry guarantee. Athlete eligibility, qualifiers, federation nomination, registration deadlines, equipment, and event formats are controlled by the current athlete or player guide.
Player workflow
How to prepare for a pro event.
- Identify the sanctioning body.Start with WPA, WNT, PBS, WPBA, or EPBF.
- Download the current athlete/player guide.Event regulations can override the base rules.
- Confirm equipment and break format.Table size, rack template, alternate/winner break, shot clock, jump cues, and dress code matter.
- Verify qualification.Some fields are open entry; others require federation nomination, tour ranking, qualifier, or invitation.
- Track brackets and streaming.Use the official event site, CueScore/CompuSport when linked, and the organizer’s broadcast channels.
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