APA World Pool Championships

The World’s Largest Pool Tournament

August 8-17, 2019* 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 8-13, 2019*

This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $25,000.

8-Ball Preliminary Schedule of Events

APA 9-Ball World Championship

August 13-17, 2019*

This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $15,000.

9-Ball Preliminary Schedule of Events

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.

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Tournament Results

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World Pool Championships Hotel Information

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Travel Discounts

Discounts on travel to and around Vegas.

Event Program

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Know Before You Go

Important information you need to know before you go to Las Vegas – COMING SUMMER 2019!

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

Need help getting around? We have discounts for all your mobility needs!

Team Shirt Contest

Learn more about the team shirt contest.

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.

Change Team Name/Captain Name

Download the form to change your team name or Captain’s name.

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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Our Photos

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Tournament Brackets and Standings

Providing access to tournament brackets and the latest standings.

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Latest News

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by Becky Rosner | Jul 15, 2019

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Changes to the 2019 World Pool Championships Schedule

by Becky Rosner | Sep 24, 2018

We have some exciting changes to announce in regards to the 2019 APA World Pool Championships schedule! These changes will allow us to considerably reduce the amount of 11pm rounds without adding additional days to the overall event. The dates will remain the same,...

2018 Team Shirt Contest Results

by Becky Rosner | Aug 27, 2018

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!