The World’s Largest Pool Tournament
August 7-16, 2025* in 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 Duramith Tournament 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.
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