Event Guide | 2025 LiveSB.io US Open Pool Championship
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The 2025 LiveSB.io US Open Pool Championship – one of Matchroom’s most prestigious Majors on the World Nineball Tour – returns to Atlantic City, promising six days of unmissable action.
Taking place at the spectacular Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, from 18–23 August 2025, the US Open brings together the sport’s biggest stars, all competing for a record-breaking prize fund. Fans around the world can watch live on Sky Sports, FanDuel, and WNT TV – the official home of nineball.
We’ve put together this guide with everything you need to know ahead of the event!
2025 LIVESB.IO US OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: 18–23 August 2025
Venue: Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey
PLAYERS
The US Open Pool Championship will feature an elite 256-player field, including the Top 128 WNT professionals making up the seeded section.
Among those set to compete are 14 former US Open champions, headlined by:
World No.1 Fedor Gorst (defending US Open champion)
Reigning World Champion Carlo Biado
Five-time champions Shane Van Boening and Earl Strickland
Expect one of the toughest fields in nineball as legends and rising stars collide in pursuit of glory.
PRIZE FUND
The 2025 US Open Pool Championship will boast an increased prize fund of $500,000 – making it the richest Open tournament on the World Nineball Tour.
Prize Breakdown:
Winner – $100,000
Runner-Up – $50,000
Semi-finalists (x2) – $25,000
Quarter-finalists (x4) – $15,000
Last 16 (x8) – $8,000
Last 32 (x16) – $5,000
Last 64 (x32) – $3,000
Total: $500,000
SPECTATOR TICKETS
Experience nineball’s greatest championship in an electrifying Atlantic City atmosphere.
Ticket Prices:
August 18–22 (Multi-Table, per day): $25
August 23 – One Table (Reserved): $40
August 23 – One Table (Premium): $70
Whole Event Six-Day Pass (Unreserved): $135
Whole Event Six-Day Pass with Premium Final Day (Reserved): $180
Premium seating offers fans the best views, with seats in the first two rows of the arena for the ultimate experience.
SCHEDULE (Local Time – EDT)
Monday 18 August: 10:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 19 August: 10:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 20 August: 10:00 – 21:00
Thursday 21 August: 10:00 – 21:00
Friday 22 August: 12:00 – 17:00, 19:00 – 23:30
Saturday 23 August: 12:00 – 16:30, 18:30 – 20:00
LIVE SCORING
Stay updated on all matches, live scores, seeded draws, and fixtures via the WNT Live Scoring site.
BROADCAST DETAILS
Full Event Coverage (18–23 August):
WNT TV – USA, UK, Philippines, Vietnam, and other international territories
Nova – Czech Republic & Slovakia
Final Two Days Only (22–23 August):
Sky Sports – UK
AMC Network – Hungary
Fanduel – USA & Canada (Non-Exclusive)
Fox Sports – Australia (Non-Exclusive)
Sportscast – Taiwan (Non-Exclusive)
Rigour – China
Sky Network – New Zealand
Sportklub – Croatia & Ex-Yugoslavia (Non-Exclusive)
Viaplay – Iceland, Netherlands, and Scandinavia
Table Coverage:
Table 1 will serve as the main TV table for international broadcasters.
Tables 2 & 3 will be shown exclusively on WNT TV.
Table 4 will be streamed for free on the Matchroom Pool YouTube channel.
MERCHANDISE
Get your hands on exclusive World Nineball Tour apparel and merchandise at the event, including event jerseys, training jackets, and graphic tees. Shop the full range HERE!
SOCIALS
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PARTNERS
Title Sponsor
Venue
Harrah’s Resort
Official Cue, Case & Rest Partner
Cuetec
Official Cloth Partner
Simonis
Official Table Partner
Diamond Billiards
Official Billiard Ball Partner
Aramith
Official Chalk, Tip & Glove Partner
Kamui
Official Template Rack Partner
Magic Ball Rack
Official Clothing Partner
Onboard Sportswear