31st Aug 2026 - NxtGen National Finals

# Qualify At Local Tournaments | Go To Nationals | Make the Final 4 | Play Live on TNT Sports

# Find Your Regional Qualifier!

- ~~- **6th June | BERKSHIRE | Racks, Maidenhead**~~
- ~~- **7th June | NORFOLK | Pinches Cue Club, Norwich**~~
- ~~- **20th June | CAMBRIDGESHIRE | The Court Club, Peterborough**~~
- ~~- **21st June | HERTFORDSHIRE | The Pool Hall, Hitchin**~~
- ~~- **27th June | NORTH WEST | KC's Pool & Sports Club, Preston**~~
- ~~- **27th June | WEST MIDLANDS | Potter's Kiss, Tamworth**~~
- ~~- **28th June | NORFOLK | Thetford Pool Club, Thetford**~~
- **4th July | CAMBRIDGESHIRE | Joe Perry's Snooker & Pool Palace, Chatteris**
- **5th July | ESSEX | Legends Sports & Pool Bar, Braintree**
- **11th July | NORTH EAST | Buzzers Pool & Sports Bar, South Shields**
- **18th July | SOUTH | Cue Sport Academy, Torquay**
- **25th July | EAST SUSSEX | Jesters Sports & Music Bar & Grill**
- **25th July | WEST MIDLANDS | Potter's Kiss, Tamworth**


Entries for each qualifier close two weeks before it begins!

# NXT GEN National Knockout

Ultimate Pool is proud to present the Nxt Gen National Knockout, an exciting nationwide competition designed to showcase the very best young talent in the game.

This event provides a clear pathway from regional qualification through to a national finals stage, with the Final Four competing live on TNT Sports as part of Monday Night Pool.

Players will compete in their chosen regional event for the opportunity to qualify for the National Finals.

## National Finals
Venue: The Cue Club, Leicester
Dates: 30th August 2026
The tournament will play down to the semi-final stage on Sunday 30th August 2026

The Final Four will then advance to:

Monday Night Pool (Live on TNT Sports)
Date: Monday 31st August 2026

## Entry Details
Entry Fee: £20
Closing Date for all qualifiers will be 2 weeks before the date of the qualifier.  Please make sure all entries are in and paid for by then.

- **How to Enter: Email td@ultimatepoolgroup.com

- **Eligibility
Open to players under the age of 18 as of 31st August
Player Incentives

💰Cash payouts (National Finals Main Qualifier)
- Last 16 = £50 each x8
- Quarter Finalists = £100 x 4

💰Cash payouts (Finals Night)
- Semi Finalists = £200 x 2
- Runner Up = £400
- Winner = £800

🏆 Winner earns entry into the Last Man/Woman Standing event

🎯 Final Four receive FREE entry into the 2027 Nxt Gen Series

## Format & Structure

Players enter via regional qualifiers, progressing through competitive knockout stages to earn their place at the National Finals. The event is designed to provide high-level competitive experience, culminating in a televised showcase for the top four players.

This is a premier opportunity for the next generation of players to compete on a national stage and gain exposure at the highest level of Ultimate Pool.

NxtGen National Knockout

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