APA World Pool Championships
The World’s Largest Pool Tournament
Dates TBD* – 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
Opening Ceremony: TBD*
Play Begins: TBD*
Final: TBD*
Limited On-Site Registration: TBD*
1st Place prize of $30,000
2027 8-Ball Preliminary Schedule of Events – Coming Soon
APA 9-Ball World Championship
Play Begins: TBD*
Final: TBD*
Limited On-Site Registration: TBD*
1st Place prize of $20,000
2027 9-Ball Preliminary Schedule of Events – 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 2026 World Pool Championships Referees & Floor Managers
Thank you to all the referees and floor managers who helped make the 2026 World Pool Championships a huge success! We couldn't do it without you!Floor Managers Back Row (L to R): Ryan Gilligan, Danielle Hecht, Dana Patton, Shonte Barnes, Jeff Howell Front Row (L to...
2026 Team Shirt Contest Results
Congratulations to the winners and everyone who entered the 2026 Team Shirt Contest held at the World Pool Championships in Vegas! Winners were decided via online voting. There were some great designs!
2026 9-Ball World Championship Results
Rookies Schofield of Parma Heights, Ohio, defeated Shorty's Popcorn Crew of Baxley, Ga., in the finals of the 2026 APA 9-Ball World Championship. The victory earned Rookies Schofield $20,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Shorty's Popcorn Crew took home $10,000 as...
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Meet the Exhibitors
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Travel Discounts
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Dress Code
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Team Shirt Contest
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Event Program
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Prohibited Team Names
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Shipping Something to Vegas?
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Guest Room Safety Tips
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Tournament Brackets and Standings
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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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