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4th May 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Week 7

## Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup 2026

The Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup returns for its 6th edition in 2026!

Following a thrilling 2025 event won by reigning champions Scott Gillespie & Shaun Storry, the Pairs Cup enters an exciting new chapter, featuring 32 pairings made up exclusively of Ultimate Pool professional players.

Fans can look forward to the return of established pairings including Callum Singleton & Josh Kane, Chris Melling & Craig Waddingham, Karl Sutton & Shaun Chipperfield, and #TeamBlessed Dom Cooney & Luke Gilbert. Adding further intrigue, Ultimate Pool’s No.1 and No.2 seeds, Tom Cousins & Declan Brennan, will team up for the first time in the competition.

The Pairs Cup will run across 11 blockbuster weeks, with each match night preceded by afternoon qualifiers, giving pairs one final opportunity to secure their place in the evening’s main event under the lights.

***The full draw is now LIVE - https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/live-scoring***

📅 Start Date: 23rd March 2026
📍 Venue: Players Pool & Snooker Lounge, Newcastle-under-Lyme

## Coverage

TNT Sports (Monday 6:00pm)
Live coverage is also available for all subscribers on ultimatepool.tv and the Ultimate Pool App.

## Tournament Information

The format for this event will be Groups, Races to 4, 20 Minute Matches
In the event of a tie at the end of the group stages a 6 red shootout will determine the overall winner on the night.

## Prize Money

- ** Winners: £6,000.00
- ** Runner Ups: £2,500.00
- ** Semi Finalists: £1,300.00 Per Team
- ** 3rd in Last 8 Groups: £600.00 Per Team
- ** 4th in Last 8 Groups: £300.00 Per Team


Pairs Cup 2026

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15th - 17th May 2026 - British Open 2026

## Ultimate Pool British Open 2026

We are excited to be bringing you our third edition of the British Open.
The British Open will be held during the weekend of the 15th May through to the 17th May
The event will be held at the Mecure Daventry Court Hotel, Daventry

## Tournament Information
The format for 2026 will be will be a repeat of 2025 for the men where we have a strong 160 player field competing in a round robin format.  There will be 32 Groups of 5 where the races will be to 5 in the groups for the men.  Top 2 will then progress through to the Main Last 64 and 3rd-5th will progress through to the Plate.

## Dress Code
Dress Trousers (Any Colour), Dress Shoes and also all black trainers, Collared  Shirt, Maximum 5 Logos on the shirt as per UP Guidlines.  No Sponsor Logos on the back of the shirt.  Only Nicknames.

## Entry Fee
Entry into the Main Open will be £150.00 for adults and £75.00 for Under 18's   We are taking single entries for the Womens section.  Entry will be £100.00.  If you would like to enter, please contact Lee Grout on td@ultimatepoolgroup.com
Please note that you will need to book your hotel stay through Ultimate Pool and you are required to stay at the hotel.  2 Nights Minimum are required (Fri-Sat)

## Coverage
Live coverage for all subscribers on ultimatepool.tv and the Ultimate Pool App.

🎱 British Open – Event Update 🎱

📍 Mercure Hotel, Daventry
📅 15th – 17th May

The draw will be taking place very soon, so please ensure everything is in order ahead of release.

🔹 FORMAT

Men
• 32 Groups of 5 (Round Robin)
• Races to 5 (Groups)
• KO: Race to 6 → Semis: 7 → Final: 8
• Top 2 → Last 64

Plate
• 3rd → Last 64
• 4th & 5th → Prelim
• Races to 5 → Semis: 6 → Final: 7

Amateur
• Straight KO
• Races to 6 throughout

Women
• 8 Groups of 4 (Round Robin)
• Races to 4 (Groups)
• KO: Race to 5 → Semis: 6 → Final: 7
• Top 2 → Last 16

Plate
• Bottom 2 → Last 16
• Races to 4 → Semis: 5 → Final: 6

💰 PRIZE FUND (£42,925)

Men (£32,000)
Winner £8,000
Runner-Up £4,000
Semi £2,000
QF £1,000
Last 16 £500
Last 32 £250
Last 64 £125

Plate (£3,900)
Winner £1,200
Runner-Up £600
Semi £250
QF £200
Last 16 £100

Amateur (£3,000)
Winner £1,200
Runner-Up £600
Semi £300
QF £150

Women (£3,000)
Winner £1,000
Runner-Up £500
Semi £250
QF £150
Last 16 £100

Women’s Plate (£1,025)
Winner £250
Runner-Up £125
Semi £75
QF £25

📊 RANKING POINTS (PROS ONLY)

Men
Winner 6000
Runner-Up 3000
Semi 2000
QF 1500
Last 16 1250
Last 32 1000
Last 64 750
3rd Group 500
4th Group 250
5th Group 150

Women
Winner 6000
Runner-Up 3000
Semi 2000
QF 1500
Last 16 1000
3rd Group 750
4th Group 500

More updates (including the draw) will follow shortly. Please keep an eye on WhatsApp and live scoring. 👀


British Open 2026

18th May 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Week 8

25th May 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Super 8 Week 1

1st June 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Super 8 Week 2

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5th - 7th June 2026 - Players Championships

🎱 Ultimate Pool Players Championships returns in 2026 for its fifth edition, bringing together the very best professional talent across a packed weekend of elite competition. The event will take place from Friday 5th June through to Sunday 7th June 2026, with one Men’s Champion 🏆 and one Women’s Champion 🏆 crowned across the weekend. Fans around the world will once again be able to follow the action live on UltimatePool.TV 📺 and YouTube ▶️

🔥 The Men’s Players Championships will feature 96 Professional Men competing for one of the most prestigious titles on the Ultimate Pool calendar. The format remains consistent with previous editions, beginning with a double elimination stage before progressing to single elimination from the Last 32 onwards.

### Men’s Match Format 🎯

* Best of 3 Sets
* Each set a race to 5
* Format applies across both Winners and Losers sides

🕝 Play is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:30pm on Friday 5th June.

🌟 New for 2026, the Players Championships weekend will also feature a dedicated 32-player Professional Women’s event, further expanding the profile of women’s professional pool within Ultimate Pool. The Women’s event will begin at 7:00pm on Friday 5th June and will follow a double elimination format before progressing to single elimination from the Last 8.

### Women’s Match Format 🎯

* Best of 3 Sets
* Each set a race to 4

## 💰 Men’s Event Prize Fund

* 🥇 Winner — £8,000
* 🥈 Runner-Up — £4,000
* 🥉 Semi Finalists — £2,000
* 🔹 Quarter Finalists — £1,000
* 🔸 Last 16 — £500
* 🔸 Last 32 — £250

## 📊 Players Championships Ranking Points (Men)

* 🥇 Winner — 6000
* 🥈 Runner-Up — 3000
* 🥉 Semi Finalists — 2000
* 🔹 Quarter Finalists — 1500
* 🔸 Last 16 — 1250
* 🔸 Last 32 — 1000
* Loser Qualification — 750
* Loser Round 2 — 500
* Loser Round 1 — 250
* No Show Players In Draw — 0

## 💰 Women’s Event Prize Fund

* 🥇 Winner — £1,200
* 🥈 Runner-Up — £500
* 🥉 Semi Finalists — £250
* 🔹 Quarter Finalists — £125
* 🔸 Loser Qualification — £75
* 🔸 Loser Round 3 — £50

### 🔥 Total Women’s Prize Fund: £3,200

## 📊 Players Championships Ranking Points (Women)

* 🥇 Winner — 6000
* 🥈 Runner-Up — 3000
* 🥉 Semi Finalists — 2000
* 🔹 Quarter Finalists — 1500
* 🔸 Loser Qualification — 1250
* 🔸 Round 3 Losers — 1000
* 🔸 Round 2 Losers — 750
* 🔸 Round 1 Losers — 500


Players Championships 2026

8th June 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Finals Night

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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 96 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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19th - 21st June 2026 - Womens Pro Cup 2026

# Women’s Pro Cup 2026

Ultimate Pool is proud to introduce the brand-new **Women’s Pro Cup** to the 2026 calendar — an exciting new event designed to further strengthen and expand the women’s game across both the Professional and Challenger structures.

The event will feature dedicated Professional and Challenger competitions, creating additional opportunities for players at every level to compete for significant prize money, ranking points, and prestigious Ultimate Pool titles.

With elite-level competition, streamed feature matches, live scoring, and a packed weekend schedule, the Women’s Pro Cup is expected to become one of the standout additions to the 2026 season.

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# Women’s Pro Cup – Professional Event

The Women’s Professional Pro Cup will feature a **32-player field**, made up primarily of players from the Women’s Professional Series alongside selected Challenger players who will have the opportunity to compete against some of the very best players within Ultimate Pool.

## Professional Event Format

Players will be drawn into:

* **8 Groups of 4 Players**
* Each group consisting of:

  * 2 x Semi-Finals
  * 1 x Group Final

The format has been designed to create high-pressure matches throughout the weekend, with every group effectively acting as its own mini knockout competition.

### Group Stage Matches

* Race to 6
* 30-minute match clock

The Semi-Finals will be played during the daytime sessions on Friday and Saturday, with the Group Finals taking place during the evening sessions from 6pm.

The winner of each group will progress into Championship Sunday.

## Finals Stage – Sunday

The final eight players will compete from 11am on Sunday for the Women’s Pro Cup title.

### Quarter-Finals

* Race to 7
* 45-minute match clock

### Semi-Finals

* Race to 8
* 60-minute match clock

### Final

* Race to 9
* 90-minute match clock

The increased race lengths and match clocks for the latter stages are designed to create a true championship atmosphere for the closing stages of the event.

## Professional Prize Fund

* 🏆 Winner — £1,100
* 🥈 Runner-Up — £500
* 🥉 Semi-Finalists — £250
* 🔹 Quarter-Finalists — £125
* 🔹 Last 16 — £75

### Total Prize Fund

💷 £3,200

## Professional Ranking Points

* Winner — 6000
* Runner-Up — 3000
* Semi-Finalists — 2000
* Quarter-Finalists — 1500
* Last 16 (Group Final Stages) — 1000
* Last 32 (Group Semi-Finals) — 750

**Please note:** Ranking points are awarded to Professional players only.

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# Women’s Pro Cup – Challenger Event

Alongside the Professional competition, the Women’s Pro Cup Challenger event will feature a **48-player field** from across the Women’s Challenger Series.

The event has been designed to provide players with large amounts of match play, meaningful ranking opportunities, and a major standalone event within the Challenger calendar.

## Challenger Event Format

The Challenger competition will begin as a Double Elimination event before progressing into straight knockout stages.

### Main Event Format

* Double Elimination down to the Last 16
* Single Elimination from the Last 16 onwards

### Match Races

* Winners Side — Race to 6
* Losers Side — Race to 4

The format rewards consistency while still giving players the opportunity to battle back through the Losers Side of the draw.

## Challenger Plate Event

Players eliminated from:

* Losers Round 1
* Losers Round 2
* Losers Qualification Round

will move into a separate Plate competition.

### Plate Format

* Single Elimination
* Race to 5
* Semi-Finals & Final — Race to 6

The Plate competition ensures additional match play opportunities throughout the weekend while also providing players with the chance to compete for extra prize money.

## Challenger Prize Fund

### Main Event

* 🏆 Winner — £1,300
* 🥈 Runner-Up — £600
* 🥉 Semi-Finalists — £400
* 🔹 Quarter-Finalists — £200
* 🔹 Last 16 — £150

### Main Event Total

💷 £4,700

## Challenger Plate Prize Fund

* 🏆 Winner — £250
* 🥈 Runner-Up — £100
* 🥉 Semi-Finalists — £75
* 🔹 Quarter-Finalists — £50

### Plate Total

💷 £700

## Challenger Ranking Points

* Winner — 5000
* Runner-Up — 3000
* Semi-Finalists — 2000
* Quarter-Finalists — 1500
* Last 16 — 1250
* Loser Qualification — 1000
* Loser Round 2 — 750
* Loser Round 1 — 500

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# Continuing the Growth of the Women’s Game

The introduction of the Women’s Pro Cup forms part of Ultimate Pool’s continued commitment to developing and strengthening the women’s side of the sport.

By creating additional major events across both Professional and Challenger structures, Ultimate Pool continues to provide stronger competitive pathways, increased prize funds, more streamed opportunities, and elite-level tournament environments for women within the game.

The Women’s Pro Cup is expected to become one of the premier events on the Ultimate Pool calendar and another major milestone in the continued growth of women’s Ultimate Pool.


Womens Pro Cup 2026

22nd June 2026 - Champions League - Week 2

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27th-28th June 2026 - Last Man Standing 2026

# 🎱 ULTIMATE POOL – LAST MAN STANDING 2026

## 🔥 THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL EVENT 🔥

Last Man Standing returns in 2026 with a brand-new look, fresh twists and even more drama.

Thirty-two players will enter the arena, but only one will survive.

Unlike a traditional knockout tournament, the winner of each match stays on the table and immediately chooses who they want to play next. Every decision carries consequences. Pick wisely and momentum can build quickly. Pick poorly and your event could be over in an instant.

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## ⭐ FAN'S PICK

Before a ball is struck, the fans will have their say.

One player will be selected as the **Fan's Pick** and will have the honour of starting the event by choosing the opening opponent.

Will the crowd favourite thrive under the spotlight, or will the pressure prove too much?

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## 🔫 THE HITMEN

Lurking within the field are five designated **Hitmen**.

For 2026, those players are:

- 🔫 Tom Cousins
- 🔫 Declan Brennan
- 🔫 Chris Melling
- 🔫 Shaun Chipperfield
- 🔫 Phil Harrison *(Last Man Standing 2025 Champion)*

Each Hitman carries a **£500 bounty**, creating a total bounty fund of **£2,500**.

Defeat a Hitman and you'll earn a spin of the Wheel, with the chance to:

- 💰 Win Instant Cash
- 🎯 Acquire the Hitman's Bounty
- ❤️ Award the Hitman the event's single Extra Life

The deeper the tournament goes, the bigger the target becomes.

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## ❤️ THE EXTRA LIFE

There is only **ONE Extra Life** available in the entire event.

If awarded, a defeated Hitman survives elimination and returns to the competition.

Should the Extra Life still be available when the Final is reached, it could create one final twist before a champion is crowned.

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## 🔥 THE HOT SEAT

One of the biggest changes for 2026 is the introduction of a more accessible Hot Seat.

Any player who wins **two matches in succession** will earn:

- 🛡️ Immunity from being selected
- 🛡️ Protection from the random generator
- 💷 A £100 Hot Seat Bonus

There are **six Hot Seat bonuses** available throughout the event.

Once a player reaches the Hot Seat, two new players are selected at random to continue the action while the Hot Seat occupant watches from safety.

The Hot Seat remains active until the Final 5 players remain.

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## 🃏 THE JOKER CARD

New for 2026 is the mysterious **Joker Card**.

One player will secretly hold the Joker Card, with only the Tournament Team and the chosen player knowing its identity.

If the Joker Card holder is selected to play, they can activate the card and:

- 🔥 Instantly enter the Hot Seat
- 💷 Claim a £200 bonus
- 👤 Choose another player to take their place

However, there is a catch...

Anyone who selects the Joker Card holder will see their winning streak reset to zero.

In a format built on momentum, that could be devastating.

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## 🎟️ THE WILDCARD

A special **Wildcard Entry** will also take part in the event.

Who will it be?

Fans will have to wait until event day to find out.

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# 💰 £16,700 PRIZE FUND

## 🏆 Main Event Prize Fund (£13,400)

- 🥇 Champion – £5,000
- 🥈 Runner-Up – £2,500
- 🥉 3rd Place – £1,250
- 4️⃣ 4th Place – £1,000
- 5️⃣ 5th Place – £800
- 6️⃣ 6th Place – £700
- 7️⃣ 7th Place – £600
- 8️⃣ 8th Place – £500
- 9️⃣ 9th Place – £400
- 🔟 10th Place – £300
- 1️⃣1️⃣ 11th Place – £200
- 1️⃣2️⃣ 12th Place – £150

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## 🔫 Hitman Bounty Fund (£2,500)

- 🔫 Bounty #1 – £500
- 🔫 Bounty #2 – £500
- 🔫 Bounty #3 – £500
- 🔫 Bounty #4 – £500
- 🔫 Bounty #5 – £500

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## 🎁 Bonus Awards (£800)

🃏 Joker Card Bonus – £200

- 🔥 Hot Seat Bonus #1 – £100
- 🔥 Hot Seat Bonus #2 – £100
- 🔥 Hot Seat Bonus #3 – £100
- 🔥 Hot Seat Bonus #4 – £100
- 🔥 Hot Seat Bonus #5 – £100
- 🔥 Hot Seat Bonus #6 – £100

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## 💷 Total Event Prize Fund

# £16,700

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## 👑 WHO WILL SURVIVE?

- Hitmen.
- Bounties.
- The Joker Card.
- The Hot Seat.
- The Extra Life.
- The Wildcard.

Every match changes the story.

Every decision matters.

Only one player will survive it all and be crowned...

# 👑 LAST MAN STANDING 2026

📺 **Live on Ultimate Pool TV**


Last Man Standing 2026

29th June 2026 - Champions League - Week 3

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3rd-5th July 2026 - Pro Series 3 & 4

**The 2026 Ultimate Pool Pro Series will feature 6 events at three double-header long weekends and also a Grand Final weekend which will feature a Double Elimination Event with Double Money and Double Points up for grabs throughout the year. All 72 professional players are eligible to enter these events.** 

## Dates 

All Pro Series events in 2026 will take place at either the Premier Suite, Bolton Wanderers FC, Bolton, Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan and New for 2026, Loughborough University, Loughborough 

There are four weekend stops, with two Pro Series events taking place at each one. Events will run from Fridays to Sundays.  The dates are:
- **Events 1 & 2 | April 3-5 - Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan** 
- **Events 3 & 4 | July 3-5 - Premier Suite, Bolton Wanderers FC, Bolton** 
- **Events 5 & 6 | Aug 6-9 - Loughborough University, Loughborough** 
- **Events 7 & 8 | Dec 11-13 - Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan**

## Prize Money 

The 2026 Ultimate Pool Professional Series has a total prize fund of £416,300 which will be spread over all events throughout the 2026 season. The prize money breakdown for the pro series events (3 weekends - 6 events) is as follows: 
- **Winner: £10,000** 
- **Runner-Up: £4,000** 
- **Semi-Finalist: £2,000** 
- **Quarter-Finalist: £1,000** 
- **Last 16: £500**
- **Last 32: £200**

The prize money breakdown for the Grand Final weekend is as follows:
- **Winner: £25,000** 
- **Runner-Up: £8,000** 
- **Semi-Finalist: £4,000** 
- **Quarter-Finalist: £2,000** 
- **Last 16: £1000**
- **Last 32: £500**
- **Loser Qualif: £200**

## Ranking Points Distribution

**For each 2026 Professional Series event:** 
- TBC

# INFORMATION FOR PLAYERS

## ABOUT ULTIMATE POOL

The Ultimate Pool Group organises and promotes professional 8-ball pool events featuring the world's top players. Founded in 2020 when the QK Sports Entertainment and Orange Media Group brands merged forces, the Ultimate Pool Group harbours an exciting vision for
the sport's future, with an emphasis on supplying quality, entertainment and increased levels of professionalism, exposure and prize money.
Ultimate Pool hosts a portfolio of live televised tournaments including several major invitationals and a structured two-tier floor circuit that consists of an open amateur series and an elite 72 player professional series. Throughout 2026, Ultimate Pool is set to pay out approximately over £880,000 in prizes (subject to fully paid fields).

## SCHEDULE
The 2026 Ultimate Pool Pro Series Events will commence on Friday and conclude on Sunday. Al matches will have an allocated start time. A comprehensive match schedule will be published a minimum of two weeks prior to each Series event.

## PRO SERIES FORMAT
Pro Series for 2026 will be single elimination for both events. There will be 72 players competing in each event. The top 32 ranked players – following the end of the 2025 season – will all be seeded into the round of 64. The remaining players will randomly drawn into their positions in the Last 64 round with some playing a prelim round to join the rest of the players in the Last 64.  More details to follow on that. All matches are a races to eight frames, although all main arena matches will be played with a match-clock. The Golden Break and Golden Duck rules are not in operation during this year’s Series. 

(Subject to Change)

## OTHER EVENTS
There will also be multiple events throughout the season that have been scheduled into 2026, as the Players Championship, European and British Opens, the Pro Cup and the Masters continue - these events are likely to be spread around the UK. Meanwhile, Monday Nights
will once again continue with the Champions League, Pairs Cup and Mixed Pairs on TNT Sports and Worldwide.

## DRESS CODE
All players will receive an official series shirt, which must be worn during your matches. No jeans or trainers allowed. Trousers and shoes to be worn whilst playing in all events. Any player who doesn't wear the official Ultimate Pool Shirt will be fined £45.00 and a new shirt
will be ordered for them.

## TV AND STREAMING 
Our Series events will either be televised and/or livestreamed on ultimatepool.tv, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For further details please visit ultimatepoolgroup.com.

## WRISTBAND FEE
For the 2026 season, we will be using a wristband system for each series event. If you are participating in the events, the charge will be £50.00 per weekend. If you are planning on bringing your partner, friend etc, weekend passes are available for £20.00. Under 18s go free, but must be accompanied by a fee-paying adult.

## HOW TO ENTER 
Please contact the Tournament Director via email: TD@ultimatepoolgroup.com and provide your full name and a contact telephone number. By entering the Ultimate Pool Series you agree to abide by the rules set out by the organisers of the Ultimate Pool Series, accept they are subject to change and that decisions made by The Tournament Director will be final.
BY PAYING YOUR DEPOSIT YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THESE RULES.

## ENTRY FEES

- Payment 1: £625 (Deposit): Due 31st October 2025
- Payment 2: £625: Due 27th February 2026
- Payment 3: £625: Due 30th April 2026
- Final Payment: £625: Due 30th June 2026

## OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
Ultimate Pool are pleased to annouce our partnership with Hotel Planner.  You can use the following link to book nearby accommodation with reduced rates via our official accommodations partner Hotel Planner https://ultimatepool.hotelplanner.com/

## DEPOSITS AND ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
If your application is not successful, your deposit will be returned as soon as possible. The organisers reserve the right to remove and replace any entrant who fails to make the payment deadline as set out above. Al players must pay all the entry fees, even if they do not attend all the Events. The organisers reserve the right to decline any unsuitable new applicants.

By applying to join the Ultimate Pool Series, you have read and agreed to the Ultimate Pool Players Terms and Conditions which can be found at [https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/tournaments/terms-and-conditions](link)

Pro Series 2026

6th July 2026 - Champions League - Week 4

13th July 2026 - Champions League - Week 5

20th July 2026 - Champions League - Week 6

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24th-26th July 26 - European Open 2026

## Ultimate Pool European Open 2026

We are excited to be bringing you the third edition of the European Open.
The European Open will take place from the 24th - 26th July 2026
The event will be held at Mecure Hotel, Daventry

📋 Event Format (Subject to 128 Men & 48 Women)

Men:
* Double Elimination to Single Elimination from Last 32
* Winners Side – Races to 9
* Losers Side – Races to 6

Women:
* Double Elimination to Single Elimination from Last 16
* Winners Side – Races to 7
* Losers Side – Races to 4

Plate Event (Men & Women):
* Entry from Losers of Rounds 1 & 2
* Men – Straight KO, Races to 6
* Women – Straight KO, Races to 4

## Coverage
Live coverage for all subscribers on ultimatepool.tv and the Ultimate Pool App.

## Main Prize Money

- ** Winner: £8,000.00
- ** Runner Up: £4,000.00
- ** Semi Finalists: £2,000.00 each
- ** Quarter Finalists: £1,000.00 each
- ** Last 16: £500.00 each
- ** Last 32: £250.00 each
- ** Loser Qualification: £125.00 each

## Plate Prize Money

- ** Winner: £1,500.00
- ** Runner Up: £750.00
- ** Semi Finalists: £325.00 each
- ** Quarter Finalists: £200.00 each
- ** Last 16: £100.00 each

## Ranking Points Distribution

- ** Winner: 6000
- ** Runner Up: 3000
- ** Semi Finalist: 2000
- ** Quarter Finalist: 1500
- ** Last 16: 1000
- ** Last 32: 750
- ** Loser Qualification: 500
- ** Loser Round 3: 250
- ** Loser Round 2: 200
- ** Loser Round 1: 100

## Womens Main Prize Money

- ** Winner: £1,400.00
- ** Runner Up: £700.00
- ** Semi Finalists: £400.00 each
- ** Quarter Finalists: £200.00 each
- ** Last 16: £100.00 each
- ** Loser Qualification: £75.00 each

## Womens Plate Prize Money

- ** Winner: £400.00
- ** Runner Up: £200.00
- ** Semi Finalists: £100.00 each
- ** Quarter Finalists: £50.00 each

## Ranking Points Distribution

- ** Winner: 6000
- ** Runner Up: 3000
- ** Semi Finalist: 2000
- ** Quarter Finalist: 1500
- ** Last 16: 1000
- ** Loser Qualification: 750
- ** Loser Round 2: 500
- ** Loser Round 1: 250
- **Points are only applicable to UP Professionals

European Open 2026

27th July 2026 - Champions League - Week 7

3rd Aug 2026 - Champions League - Week 8

7th-9th Aug 2026 - Pro Series 5 & 6

10th Aug 2026 - Champions League - Super 8's Group 1

17th Aug 2026 - Champions League - Super 8's Group 2

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21st - 23rd Aug 2026 - EPA Shootout 

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24th Aug 2026 - Champions League - Finals Night

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31st Aug 2026 - NxtGen National Finals

# Qualify At Local Tournaments | Go To Nationals | Make the Final 4 | Play Live on TNT Sports

# Find Your Regional Qualifier!

- ~~- **6th June | BERKSHIRE | Racks, Maidenhead**~~
- ~~- **7th June | NORFOLK | Pinches Cue Club, Norwich**~~
- ~~- **20th June | CAMBRIDGESHIRE | The Court Club, Peterborough**~~
- ~~- **21st June | HERTFORDSHIRE | The Pool Hall, Hitchin**~~
- ~~- **27th June | NORTH WEST | KC's Pool & Sports Club, Preston**~~
- ~~- **27th June | WEST MIDLANDS | Potter's Kiss, Tamworth**~~
- ~~- **28th June | NORFOLK | Thetford Pool Club, Thetford**~~
- ~~- **4th July | CAMBRIDGESHIRE | Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace, Chatteris**~~
- ~~- **5th July | ESSEX | Legends Sports & Pool Bar, Braintree**~~
- ~~- **11th July | NORTH EAST | Buzzers Pool & Sports Bar, South Shields**~~
- ~~- **18th July | SOUTH | Cue Sport Academy, Torquay**~~
- ~~- **25th July | EAST SUSSEX | Jesters Sports & Music Bar & Grill**~~
- ~~- **25th July | WEST MIDLANDS | Potter's Kiss, Tamworth**~~


Entries for each qualifier close two weeks before it begins!

# NXT GEN National Knockout

Ultimate Pool is proud to present the Nxt Gen National Knockout, an exciting nationwide competition designed to showcase the very best young talent in the game.

This event provides a clear pathway from regional qualification through to a national finals stage, with the Final Four competing live on TNT Sports as part of Monday Night Pool.

Players will compete in their chosen regional event for the opportunity to qualify for the National Finals.

## National Finals
Venue: The Cue Club, Leicester
Dates: 30th August 2026
The tournament will play down to the semi-final stage on Sunday 30th August 2026

The Final Four will then advance to:

Monday Night Pool (Live on TNT Sports)
Date: Monday 31st August 2026

## Entry Details
Entry Fee: £20
Closing Date for all qualifiers will be 2 weeks before the date of the qualifier.  Please make sure all entries are in and paid for by then.

- **How to Enter: Email td@ultimatepoolgroup.com

- **Eligibility
Open to players under the age of 18 as of 31st August
Player Incentives

💰Cash payouts (National Finals Main Qualifier)
- Last 16 = £50 each x8
- Quarter Finalists = £100 x 4

💰Cash payouts (Finals Night)
- Semi Finalists = £200 x 2
- Runner Up = £400
- Winner = £800

🏆 Winner earns entry into the Last Man/Woman Standing event

🎯 Final Four receive FREE entry into the 2027 Nxt Gen Series

## Format & Structure

Players enter via regional qualifiers, progressing through competitive knockout stages to earn their place at the National Finals. The event is designed to provide high-level competitive experience, culminating in a televised showcase for the top four players.

This is a premier opportunity for the next generation of players to compete on a national stage and gain exposure at the highest level of Ultimate Pool.

NxtGen National Knockout

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7th Sept 2026 - Ultimate Pool NxtGen Future Stars - Week 1

# 🌟🎱 Ultimate Pool Future Stars 🎱🌟

**The professionals of today. The stars of tomorrow. Playing together.**

Beginning on **Monday 7th September 2026**, Ultimate Pool will launch an exciting brand-new televised doubles competition – **Ultimate Pool Future Stars**, shown **LIVE on TNT Sports** across five consecutive Monday nights.

The concept will bring together established **Ultimate Pool Professional players** with some of the most exciting young players from the **Ultimate Pool NxtGen ranks**.

Each doubles pairing will consist of:

- 🎱 **1 Ultimate Pool Professional**
- 🌟 **1 NxtGen Future Star**

The aim is to give our emerging young players the opportunity to compete alongside an established professional, experience the pressure of live television and showcase their ability on the biggest stage Ultimate Pool can provide.

## 📅 The Format

The competition will run across **five weeks**, beginning on **Monday 7th September** and culminating with **Finals Night on Monday 5th October**.

Across each of the first four Monday nights, we will have:

- 🔥 **1 group of 4 doubles pairings**
- 🎱 Each pairing consists of **1 Professional + 1 NxtGen Future Star**
- 🤝 Each pairing competes together throughout the evening
- 📺 All the action shown **LIVE on TNT Sports**
- 🏆 The **top pairing from each group** will progress to Finals Night

Across the four qualifying weeks, a total of **16 different doubles pairings** will compete, featuring **16 Ultimate Pool Professionals and 16 NxtGen Future Stars**.

At the end of each qualifying night, **only the group-winning pairing** will book their place in the Grand Final.

That leaves just **four pairings** standing for Finals Night.

## 🏆 Finals Night – Monday 5th October

After four weeks of qualifying action, the **four group-winning doubles pairings** will return on **Monday 5th October** for the **Ultimate Pool Future Stars Finals Night**, once again shown **LIVE on TNT Sports**.

The four remaining pairings will battle it out until one Ultimate Pool Professional and one NxtGen Future Star are crowned the **inaugural Ultimate Pool Future Stars Champions**. 🏆🌟

## 💰 £3,200 Prize Fund

A total prize fund of **£3,200** will be on offer across the competition:

- 🏆 **Winner – £1,400**
- 🥈 **Runner-Up – £600**
- 🎱 **Semi-Finalists – £300 per pairing**
- 🌟 **Qualifying Group 2nd Place – £150 per pairing**

**Total Prize Fund: £3,200**

All prize money listed is **per doubles pairing**.

This also means that although only the **winner of each qualifying group progresses to Finals Night**, the pairing finishing **second in each of the four qualifying groups will receive £150**.

## 🌟 Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation

**Ultimate Pool Future Stars** has been created to give our NxtGen players something genuinely different.

Rather than simply competing against players of their own age, they will have the opportunity to **partner an Ultimate Pool Professional**, learning from them and competing alongside them under the lights and cameras of a live TNT Sports broadcast.

For the professionals, it is an opportunity to **support, guide and mentor the next generation**.

For the NxtGen players, it is an invaluable opportunity to experience the environment, pressure and expectation that comes with competing at the very highest level.

And for viewers, it provides the chance to see some of the **future stars of Ultimate Pool competing alongside the stars of today**.

- 🌟 **16 NxtGen Future Stars**
- 🎱 **16 Ultimate Pool Professionals**
- 🤝 **16 Professional/NxtGen Pairings**
- 🔥 **4 Qualifying Groups of 4 Pairings**
- 🏆 **1 Pairing Qualifies From Each Group**
- ⭐ **4 Pairings on Finals Night**
- 📺 **5 Consecutive Monday Nights LIVE on TNT Sports**
- 💰 **£3,200 Prize Fund**
- 🏆 **1 Future Stars Championship**

# **Ultimate Pool Future Stars**

**The professionals of today. The stars of tomorrow. Together on the biggest stage.** 🌟🎱


Ultimate Pool NxtGen Future Stars 2026

14th Sept 2026 - Ultimate Pool NxtGen Future Stars - Week 2

21st Sept 2026 - Ultimate Pool NxtGen Future Stars - Week 3

28th Sept 2026 - Ultimate Pool NxtGen Future Stars - Week 4

5th Oct 2026 - Ultimate Pool NxtGen Future Stars - Finals Night

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23rd-25th Oct 26 - Masters 2026

## Ultimate Pool Masters 2026

We are excited to be bringing you another edition of the Masters in 2026 was the same format as we did in 2025
The Masters will take place from the 23rd - 25th October
The event will be held at BallPoint, Telford 

## Tournament Information
The format for this event will be Single Elimination (2 Session Matches)
Round 1 to Last 16 will be Best of 25 Frames
Last 8 to Semi Final will be Best of 27
Final will be Best of 29 Frames

## Coverage
Live coverage for all subscribers on ultimatepool.tv and the Ultimate Pool App.

## Prize Money

- ** Winner: £8,000.00
- ** Runner Up: £4,000.00
- ** Semi Finalists: £2,000.00 each
- ** Quarter Finalists: £1000.00 each
- ** Last 16: £500.00 each
- ** Last 32: £250.00 each

## Ranking Points Distribution

- ** Winner: 6000
- ** Runner Up: 3000
- ** Semi Finalist: 2000
- ** Quarter Finalist: 1500
- ** Last 16: 1000
- ** Last 32: 750
- ** Last 64: 500
- ** Round 1: 250

Masters 2026

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