Fedor Gorst, Francisco Sanchez Ruiz and Joshua Filler remain in the hunt for a second US Open title after surviving a dramatic Day Four in Frisco, while defending champion Aloysius Yapp, reigning World Champion Carlo Biado and five-time champion Shane Van Boening all crashed out as the 2026 US Open was cut down to its final eight.

The 2026 US Open Pool Championship final is set for a major television showcase this August, with ESPN2 broadcasting the climax of the championship live on 30 August. The full tournament will also be available to fans across the USA and Latin America on ESPN+ from Frisco, Texas.

The World Nineball Tour is thrilled to announce a landmark agreement with ESPN that will bring two of professional pool's premier events — the 2026 Mosconi Cup (27-30 November) and the 2026 US Open Pool Championship (25-30 August) — to fans across the United States.