APA World Pool Championships
The World’s Largest Pool Tournament
November 28- December 7, 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. 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
November 28 – December 3, 2020*
This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $25,000.
Updated 8-Ball Preliminary Schedule of Events
APA 9-Ball World Championship
December 3 – 7, 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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Travel Discounts
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Event Program
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Know Before You Go
Coming Fall 2020!
Guest Room Safety Tips
Tips to keep you safe during your stay.
Exhibitors
Coming Fall 2020!
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 Las Vegas.
Prohibited Team Names
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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
APA Shifts Showdown Series Championship Events Previously Planned for August in Las Vegas
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (June 30, 2020) — As APA Leagues across North America are slowly but surely starting to return, the American Poolplayers Association is once again taking steps to try and ensure all of its Vegas tournaments scheduled for 2020 ultimately get...
APA Releases Event Dates for Rescheduled World Pool Championships
The 2020 APA World Pool Championships have been postponed until Nov. 28-Dec. 6, 2020.The event will now include both the 8-Ball and 9-Ball World Championships as well as the Masters, Wheelchair and Ladies 8-Ball Championships. The event will take place at the Westgate...
APA Releases Event Dates for Showdown Series Championships In August
While some of the 2020 World Pool Championships events have been moved to December, APA is prepared to host an event in August in Las Vegas if circumstances allow. APA is prepared to host some of its Showdown Series events including the 8-Ball Doubles, 9-Ball Doubles...
Showdown Series
* All dates subject to change.
APA Masters Championship
Westgate Las Vegas
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
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
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
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
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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