APA World Pool Championships
The World’s Largest Pool Tournament
August 6-15, 2020* in Las Vegas
*Event dates subject to change
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 Resort & Casino. The Jack & Jill Championship, Ladies 8-Ball Championship, Masters Championship and Team Captains Championship, as well as MiniMania, take place alongside the APA World Pool Championships.
APA 8-Ball World Championship
August 6-11, 2020*
This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $25,000.
2020 8-Ball Preliminary Schedule of Events
APA 9-Ball World Championship
August 11-15, 2020*
This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $15,000.
Competition is played on 3 ½’ X 7′ Valley Panther ZD-11 or Cougar 93 tables with Mercury Ultra cloth. The ball set is Aramith Premier 2 ¼” using the Valley Cougar cue ball. A Modified Single Elimination Format that allows every team the opportunity to play at least twice before being eliminated. All qualified teams receive $350 when they register at the event.
Video stream coverage of the 2019 APA World Pool Championships
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World Pool Championships Hotel Information
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Travel Discounts
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Event Program
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Guest Room Safety Tips
Tips to keep you safe during your stay.
Exhibitors
Dozens of Exhibitors will be at our event with thousands of items for sale! You will never have another billiards shopping experience like this one, anyplace, ever!
Scooter Rental
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Team Shirt Contest
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Shipping Something to Vegas?
Information on shipping items, including pool cues, to the Westgate Hotel & Casino.
Prohibited Team Names
Not all names are created equal — this tournament is rated PG.
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Rules
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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.
Latest News
2019 Sportsmanship Winners
Sportsmanship is important to the integrity of APA Leagues. Congratulating your opponent when they make a good shot and celebrating with your opponent when they win adds character to the game. Keep proper score, shake hands, give high fives, smile and talk friendly to...
2019 Team Shirt Contest Results
Congratulations to the winners and everyone who entered the Team Shirt Contest! Entries were voted on via Facebook and poolplayers.com. There were some great designs!
2019 9-Ball World Championship Results
Seven and a Timmaay of Hiram, Ga., defeated Burn It Down of Joliet, Ill., in the finals of the 2019 APA 9-Ball World Championship. The victory earned Seven and a Timmaay $15,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Burn It Down took home $7,000 as...
Showdown Series
* All dates subject to change.
APA Masters Championship
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Our most aggressive of formats for our most competitive players. Get your 4 best players together and see if you have what it takes to be a master.
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APA Ladies 8-Ball Championship
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Held in conjunction with the APA World Pool Championships, the Ladies 8-Ball Championship is open to Ladies only teams with a maximum of 5 players.
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APA Jack & Jill Championship
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
One of APA's most loved events, the Jack & Jill Championships provide couples a way to compete in a fast paced style and exciting format.
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Team Captains Championship
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Held in conjunction with the APA World Pool Championships, 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 Resort & Casino
During the Championships in Las Vegas, the APA hosts MiniMania events nearly around-the-clock, which consist of a variety of formats, providing APA members with as many opportunities as possible to compete.
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