Event Guide | 2025 UK Pool Championship
- Kathryn Day
- May 2
- 3 min read
The UK’s premier professional pool tournament returns for its fourth and biggest edition yet! The UK Open Pool Championship heads back to the heart of England at the Telford International Centre from 6–11 May 2025.
With a world-class venue, a $200,000 prize fund, and over 60 hours of live coverage, the UK Open promises to deliver six action-packed days of nineball drama as the sport’s top stars battle it out in this Matchroom Major.
We’ve put together this guide with everything you need to know ahead of the event!
UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: May 6–11, 2025 Venue: Telford International Centre, Telford, England
PLAYERS
A stacked 256-player field will descend on Telford, made up of the top 128 World Nineball Tour professionals and wildcard contenders. Defending champion Robbie Capito returns after a landmark 2024 victory, aiming to make it back-to-back titles. Players include:
Robbie Capito
Jayson Shaw
Johann Chua
Skyler Woodward
Joshua Filler
Aloysius Yapp
Eklent KaçiMoritz
Neuhausen
Duong Quoc Hoang
AJ Manas
Barry Hearn OBE
Andy Goldstien
PRIZE FUND
The total prize fund for the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship is $200,000, with the winner set to take home an increased top prize of $40,000.
Prize Breakdown:
Winner – $40,000
Runner-Up – $16,000
Semi-finalists (x2) – $10,000
Quarter-finalists (x4) – $7,000
Last 16 (x8) – $4,000
Last 32 (x16) – $2,000
Last 64 (x32) – $1,000
SPECTATOR TICKETS
Don’t miss your chance to experience elite pool in a vibrant, fan-friendly atmosphere at the Telford International Centre!
Ticket Prices:
Day Tickets: £20–£35
Weekend Pass: £50
Season Pass: £125
Experience world-class pool in an electrifying atmosphere at the Telford International Centre – Secure your ticket HERE!
SCHEDULE
(All times BST)
Days 1–4 (6–9 May) – 256 to Last 16
From 10 am daily
Days 5–6 (10–11 May) – Last 16 to Winner
Saturday, 10 May – 1 pm–5:30 pm / 7:30 pm–10:30 pm
Sunday, 11 May – 1 pm–4:30 pm / 7:30 pm–10:30 pm
LIVE SCORINGFollow every match, result, and seeded draw via the WNT Live Scoring site platform throughout the event.
BROADCAST DETAILS
The UK Open Pool Championship will be shown live across the world through WNT TV and leading broadcast partners. WNT TV will exclusively stream the first four days (6–9 May) live for fans in the UK, USA, Vietnam, and all other international territories.
USA and Canada-based fans can stream the entire 2025 UK Open Pool Championship live on WNT TV, including exclusive access to the opening four days (6–9 May). The final two days (10–11 May) will also be shown on FanDuel TV in a non-exclusive capacity, giving fans the flexibility to watch on their preferred platform.
May 10–11 (Final Two Days)
Sky Sports – UK & Ireland
Viaplay – Scandinavia, Netherlands, Poland, Iceland
Sportklub – Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina
AMC Network (Sport2) – Hungary
FanDuel TV – USA & Canada
Fox Linear / KAYO – Australia
Nova – Czech Republic & Slovakia
Rigour – China
Sky Network – New Zealand
Sportscast – Chinese Taipei
Soop – South Korea
WNT TV – All other territories
WHEN TO WATCH
Need to know what time the action begins in your country? Check the guide below:
Telford – 10 am
London – 10 am
Las Vegas – 2 am
Vienna – 11 am
Cape Town – 11 am
Jeddah – 12 pm
Hanoi – 4 pm
Manila – 5 pm
Tokyo – 6 pm
Sydney – 7 pm
MERCHANDISE
Shop official UK Open and World Nineball Tour merchandise at the venue – including event jerseys, apparel, and accessories.
SOCIALS
Follow Matchroom Pool for all the latest event updates, behind-the-scenes action, and exclusive content:
PARTNERS
Venue Partner
Telford International Centre
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
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