APA 9-Ball Shootout
APA 9-Ball Shootout
2026 Dates TBD*
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.
Play Begins: TBD*
Last Final: TBD*
Limited Onsite Registration: TBD*
*All dates and times are subject to change.
Skill Level Tiers
This event offers four Skill Level Tiers: Green Tier (skill levels 1-3), White Tier (skill levels 4-5), Gray Tier (skill levels 6-7) and Black Tier (skill levels 8-9). The champion in each tier of this event receives $10,000 in cash and prizes. Total purse for this event is over $250,000.
Qualifying Sessions
Jan. 1 – June 15, Season 1 Qualifier Window – Winners advance to Fall Regionals in October.
June 16 – Nov. 30, Season 2 Qualifier Window – Winners advance to Spring Regionals in March.
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- Tournament Rules
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- 2026 9-Ball Shootout Roster by State
Latest News
2025 APA 9-Ball Shootout Final Results
The finals of the 9-Ball Shootout were decided on Saturday, May 3, in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 9-Ball Shootout receive $10,000 in cash and prizes! A total of 747 players competed in this year's 9-Ball Shootout.View Final BracketsGreen...
2024 APA 9-Ball Shootout Final Results
The finals of the 9-Ball Shootout were decided on Sunday, May 5, in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 9-Ball Shootout receive $10,000 in cash and prizes! A total of 820 players competed in this year's 9-Ball Shootout.View Final BracketsGreen Tier...
2023 APA 9-Ball Shootout Final Results
The finals of the 9-Ball Shootout were decided on Sunday, April 30, in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 9-Ball Shootout receive $10,000 in cash and prizes! Truen Henderson of Alliance, Neb., was the Sportsmanship Winner in the 9-Ball...
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