15th June 2026 - Champions League - Week 1

**The Ultimate Pool Champions League returns for a sixth edition in June 2026.**

A professional-only ranking event for the third time will consist of 32 professional players.

Taking place on Monday nights from June 15th, this unique 11-week event will be live from 18:00 GMT each week on TNT Sports, ultimatepool.tv and the Ultimate Pool App.

## Tournament Information

**Status:** Professional-Only Ranking Event

**Format:** **Phase One (32 Players):** 8 round robin groups of four players. Each match is the first to four frames, but with a 20-minute match-clock. If a player does not reach four frames before the time expires, the score stands as the result. Players receive two points for a win, one for a draw and no points for a loss.

At the end of all six fixtures, the top placed player will qualify for phase two. If there is a tie for top place, a 6-reds shootout will determine the winner.

If players are tied on points at the end of any group in the Champions League (phases one and two), a 6-reds shootout will determine final standings. This is also required as it is a professional ranking event and points need to be distributed.

**Phase Two (Super 8's) (8 Players):** Two round robin groups of four players. Same format as phase one, except the top two will qualify for Finals Night.

**Phase Three (4 Players):** Finals Night consisting of the four remaining players. There will be two knockout semi-finals followed by a final. All matches will be the best of two sets. A set is the first to four frames, but with a 20-minute match-clock. If a player does not reach four frames before the time expires, the score stands as the result.

At the end of each set, players receive one point for a win, half a point for a draw and no points for a loss.

If the score after the two sets are completed is tied, a 6-reds shootout will determine the winner.

The Golden Break and Golden Duck are in operation throughout the Champions League.

## Coverage

For viewers in the UK, there will be live coverage on TNT Sports. There will also be live coverage for all subscribers on ultimatepool.tv and the Ultimate Pool App.

## Prize Money

**Prize Money:** The 2026 Ultimate Pool Champions League has a total prize fund of £19,500. The prize money breakdown is as follows: 
- Winner: £8,000 
- Runner-Up: £4,000 
- Semi-Finalists: £2,000 each
- 3rd Place in a Last 8 Group: £1,000 each
- 4th Place in a Last 8 Group: £750 each

## Ranking Points Distribution

- **Winner: 6,000** 
- **Runner-Up: 3,000** 
- **Semi-Finalist: 2,000** 
- **Position 3 (Last 8 Groups: 1,500** 
- **Position 4 (Last 8 Groups: 1,250** 
- **Position 2 (Last 32 Groups: 1,000** 
- **Position 3 (Last 32 Groups: 750** 
- **Position 4 (Last 32 Groups: 500**
- **Last 64 Qualifier: 250**
- **Last 99 Qualifier: 125**

## Roll of Honour
- Chris Melling (2021 Champion) - Unranked Event
- Stevie Dempsey (2022 Champion) - Ranked Event
- Craig Waddingham (2023 Champion) - Ranked Event
- Declan Brennan (2024 Champion) - Ranked Event
- Declan Brennan (2025 Champion) - Ranked Event


Champions League 2026

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