APA World Pool Championships
The World’s Largest Pool Tournament
Date August 4 – 15, 2026* – Westgate Las Vegas
The culmination of weekly APA League play is the 8-Ball World Championship and 9-Ball World Championship, which make up the APA World Pool Championships, held at the Westgate Las Vegas.
*All dates and times are subject to change.
Online Registration will open approximately two weeks prior to the start of your event. Please login or claim your Online Member Services Account for access.
APA 8-Ball World Championship
Date TBD*
1st Place prize of $30,000.
Preliminary Schedule Coming Soon
APA 9-Ball World Championship
Date TBD*
1st Place prize of $20,000.
Preliminary Schedule Coming Soon
Competition is played on 3 ½’ X 7′ DIAMOND tables with Simonis 860 Tournament Blue™cloth. The ball set is Aramith Tournament with Duramith™ Technology using the Diamond Tournament Cue Ball. A Modified Single Elimination Format that allows every team the opportunity to play at least twice before being eliminated. All qualified teams who participate in the event will receive $350 National Qualifier Money. See Event Program for details.
Latest News
Thank You 2025 World Pool Championships Referees
Thank you to all the referees and floor managers who helped make the 2025 World Pool Championships a huge success. We couldn't do it without you!Floor Managers Back Row (L to R): Matt Seely, Robert Yearwood, Ryan Gilligan, Russell Holt Front Row (L to R): Jeff Howell,...
2025 Team Shirt Contest Results
Congratulations to the winners and everyone who entered the 2025 Team Shirt Contest held at the World Pool Championships in Vegas! Winners were decided via online voting. There were some great designs!
2025 9-Ball World Championship Results
Fried Pickles of Houston, Texas, defeated Crazy 4 Billiards of Pasadena, Calif., in the finals of the 2025 APA 9-Ball World Championship. The victory earned Fried Pickles $20,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Crazy 4 Billiards took home $10,000 as Runners-Up. Crazy...
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Rules
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Team Captain Change Authorization Form
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Scooter Rental
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Meet the Exhibitors
Dozens of Exhibitors will be at our event with thousands of items for sale! You will never have another billiard shopping experience like this one, anyplace, ever!
Travel Discounts
Discounts on travel to and around Vegas
Dress Code
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Team Shirt Contest
2026 Team Shirt Contest Entry Form/Rules – Coming Soon
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Event Program
2026 Event Program Coming Soon!
Prohibited Team Names
Not all names are created equal — this tournament is rated PG
Shipping Something to Vegas?
Information on shipping items, including pool cues, to the Westgate Las Vegas
Guest Room Safety Tips
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Watch APA Championship Match Coverage
We will be streaming the championship rounds of each event live.
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Tournament Brackets and Standings
Providing access to tournament brackets and the latest standings.
Showdown Series
Team Captains Championship
Westgate Las Vegas
The Team Captains Championship is open to Team Captains only teams with a maximum of 5 players.
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MiniMania Tournaments
Westgate Las Vegas
During the Championships in Las Vegas, the APA hosts MiniMania events, 16 hours a day, which consist of a variety of formats, providing APA members with as many opportunities as possible to compete.
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