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 Double Elimination for both the Mens and Womens categories. We will have a strong 128 in the Mens side made up of 96 professional players and 32 single entries/qualifiers. The Womens category will be made up of a strong 32 professionals and 32 single entries/qualifiers. Mens section will be Double Elim down to the last 32 where single elim will take place. Womens will be Double Elim down to the Last 16 where single elim will take place.

Dress Code

Dress Trousers (Any Colour), Dress Shoes (Any Colour), 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

We are not currently taking single entries for the Mens section. However, 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.

Prize Money (Main Event)

• ** 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

Prize Money (Plate Event) - Loser Round 1 &2 Losers - Subject to Fully Paid Entries

• ** Winner: £1500.00
• ** 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

Ultimate Pool Womens British Open

We are back for another edition of the Womens British Open. This year though, the event will be a ranking event for the Professional Women.
The event will be based on 32 Professionals and 32 Amateur players. This will be at an entry fee of £100.00 for the Amateurs. Professionals is part of their yearly fee.

Tournament Information

The Event format will be Double Elim through to Single Elim Last 16

Prize Money (Main Event) - Subject to Fully Paid Entries

• ** 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
• ** Loser Round 3: £50.00 each

Prize Money (Plate Event) - Loser Round 1&2 Losers - Subject to Fully Paid Entries

• ** Winner: £400.00
• ** Runner Up: £200.00
• ** Semi Finalists: £100.00 each
• ** Quarter Finalists: £50.00 each
• ** Last 16: £25.00 each

Ranking Points Distribution

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