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

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