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🎱 Ultimate Pool Women’s Champions League 2026

The Ultimate Pool Women’s Champions League makes its debut in 2026, becoming a brand-new addition to the Ultimate Pool calendar.

This inaugural event has been introduced to further strengthen the women’s professional pathway and provide a prestigious league-format ranking event within the women’s schedule.

Tournament Overview

Status: Women’s Professional Ranking Event
Edition: Inaugural (New for 2026)

The Women’s Champions League will feature 32 players (Mostly Professionals), competing across multiple phases in a structured league-and-finals format.

The competition will run across 11 weeks as the opening series of Ultimate Pool's Monday Night Pool for 2026, with weekly shows starting from 18:00 GMT. The tournament will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK, and in over 60 countries worldwide (check local listings). It's also available right here on Ultimate Pool TV to UP subscribers and to Ultimate LIVE members on our YouTube channel.

Tournament Format
Phase One – 32 Players

8 round-robin groups of four players

Each match: First to four frames, with a 20-minute match clock

If neither player reaches four frames before the time expires, the score at time will stand as the final result

Points awarded:

Win: 2 points

Draw: 1 point

Loss: 0 points

After all six fixtures are completed, the top player from each group will qualify for Phase Two.

If players are tied on points for qualification or final group positions, a 6-reds shootout will be used to determine final standings. This is required as ranking points must be accurately distributed.

Phase Two – 8 Players

Two round-robin groups of four players

Same match format as Phase One

The top two from each group qualifies for Finals Night

Phase Three – Finals Night (4 Players)

Two knockout semi-finals followed by a final

All matches played as best of two sets

Each set:

First to four frames

20-minute match clock

Points per set:

Win: 1 point

Draw: ½ point

Loss: 0 points

If the match score is tied after two sets, a 6-reds shootout will determine the winner.

Additional Rules

Golden Break and Golden Duck rules will be in operation throughout the Women’s Champions League.

Prize Money

## Prize Money

**Prize Money:** The 2026 Ultimate Pool Womens Champions League has a total prize fund of £3,100.00. The prize money breakdown is as follows: 
- Winner: £1,300 
- Runner-Up: £600 
- Semi-Finalists: £300 each
- 3rd Place in a Last 8 Group: £200 each
- 4th Place in a Last 8 Group: £100 each

## Ranking Points
- Winner – 6,000 pts
- Runner-Up – 3,000 pts
- Semi-Final – 2,000 pts
- Last 8 (3rd) – 1,500 pts
- Last 8 (4th) – 1,000 pts
- Last 32 (2nd) – 750 pts
- Last 32 (3rd) – 500 pts
- Last 32 (4th) – 250 pts


Women's Champions League 2026

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12th January 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 2

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19th January 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 3

26th January 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 4

2nd February 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 5

9th February 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 6

16th February 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 7

23rd February 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 8

2nd March 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 9

9th March 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 10

16th March 26 - Womens Champions League - Week 11

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23rd March 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Week 1

## Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup 2026

The Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup returns for its 6th edition in 2026!

Following a thrilling 2025 event won by reigning champions Scott Gillespie & Shaun Storry, the Pairs Cup enters an exciting new chapter, featuring 32 pairings made up exclusively of Ultimate Pool professional players.

Fans can look forward to the return of established pairings including Callum Singleton & Josh Kane, Chris Melling & Craig Waddingham, Karl Sutton & Shaun Chipperfield, and #TeamBlessed Dom Cooney & Luke Gilbert. Adding further intrigue, Ultimate Pool’s No.1 and No.2 seeds, Tom Cousins & Declan Brennan, will team up for the first time in the competition.

The Pairs Cup will run across 11 blockbuster weeks, with each match night preceded by afternoon qualifiers, giving pairs one final opportunity to secure their place in the evening’s main event under the lights.

***The full draw is now LIVE - https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/live-scoring***

📅 Start Date: 23rd March 2026
📍 Venue: Players Pool & Snooker Lounge, Newcastle-under-Lyme

## Coverage

TNT Sports (Monday 6:00pm)
Live coverage is also available for all subscribers on ultimatepool.tv and the Ultimate Pool App.

## Tournament Information

The format for this event will be Groups, Races to 4, 20 Minute Matches
In the event of a tie at the end of the group stages a 6 red shootout will determine the overall winner on the night.

## Prize Money

- ** Winners: £6,000.00
- ** Runner Ups: £2,500.00
- ** Semi Finalists: £1,300.00 Per Team
- ** 3rd in Last 8 Groups: £600.00 Per Team
- ** 4th in Last 8 Groups: £300.00 Per Team


Pairs Cup 2026

30th March 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Week 2

6th April 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Week 3

13th April 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Week 4

20th April 2026 - Pairs Cup 2026 - Week 5

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3-5th April 2026 - Pro Series 1 & 2

**The 2026 Ultimate Pool Pro Series will feature 6 events at three double-header long weekends and also a Grand Final weekend which will feature a Double Elimination Event with Double Money and Double Points up for grabs throughout the year. All 72 professional players are eligible to enter these events.** 

## Dates 

All Pro Series events in 2026 will take place at either the Premier Suite, Bolton Wanderers FC, Bolton, Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan and New for 2026, Loughborough University, Loughborough 

There are four weekend stops, with two Pro Series events taking place at each one. Events will run from Fridays to Sundays.  The dates are:
- **Events 1 & 2 | April 3-5 - Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan** 
- **Events 3 & 4 | July 3-5 - Premier Suite, Bolton Wanderers FC, Bolton** 
- **Events 5 & 6 | Aug 6-9 - Loughborough University, Loughborough** 
- **Events 7 & 8 | Dec 11-13 - Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan**

## Prize Money 

The 2026 Ultimate Pool Professional Series has a total prize fund of £416,300 which will be spread over all events throughout the 2026 season. The prize money breakdown for the pro series events (3 weekends - 6 events) is as follows: 
- **Winner: £10,000** 
- **Runner-Up: £4,000** 
- **Semi-Finalist: £2,000** 
- **Quarter-Finalist: £1,000** 
- **Last 16: £500**
- **Last 32: £200**

The prize money breakdown for the Grand Final weekend is as follows:
- **Winner: £25,000** 
- **Runner-Up: £8,000** 
- **Semi-Finalist: £4,000** 
- **Quarter-Finalist: £2,000** 
- **Last 16: £1000**
- **Last 32: £500**
- **Loser Qualif: £200**

## Ranking Points Distribution

**For each 2026 Professional Series event:** 
- TBC

# INFORMATION FOR PLAYERS

## ABOUT ULTIMATE POOL

The Ultimate Pool Group organises and promotes professional 8-ball pool events featuring the world's top players. Founded in 2020 when the QK Sports Entertainment and Orange Media Group brands merged forces, the Ultimate Pool Group harbours an exciting vision for
the sport's future, with an emphasis on supplying quality, entertainment and increased levels of professionalism, exposure and prize money.
Ultimate Pool hosts a portfolio of live televised tournaments including several major invitationals and a structured two-tier floor circuit that consists of an open amateur series and an elite 72 player professional series. Throughout 2026, Ultimate Pool is set to pay out approximately over £880,000 in prizes (subject to fully paid fields).

## SCHEDULE
The 2026 Ultimate Pool Pro Series Events will commence on Friday and conclude on Sunday. Al matches will have an allocated start time. A comprehensive match schedule will be published a minimum of two weeks prior to each Series event.

## PRO SERIES FORMAT
Pro Series for 2026 will be single elimination for both events. There will be 72 players competing in each event. The top 32 ranked players – following the end of the 2025 season – will all be seeded into the round of 64. The remaining players will randomly drawn into their positions in the Last 64 round with some playing a prelim round to join the rest of the players in the Last 64.  More details to follow on that. All matches are a races to eight frames, although all main arena matches will be played with a match-clock. The Golden Break and Golden Duck rules are not in operation during this year’s Series. 

(Subject to Change)

## OTHER EVENTS
There will also be multiple events throughout the season that have been scheduled into 2026, as the Players Championship, European and British Opens, the Pro Cup and the Masters continue - these events are likely to be spread around the UK. Meanwhile, Monday Nights
will once again continue with the Champions League, Pairs Cup and Mixed Pairs on TNT Sports and Worldwide.

## DRESS CODE
All players will receive an official series shirt, which must be worn during your matches. No jeans or trainers allowed. Trousers and shoes to be worn whilst playing in all events. Any player who doesn't wear the official Ultimate Pool Shirt will be fined £45.00 and a new shirt
will be ordered for them.

## TV AND STREAMING 
Our Series events will either be televised and/or livestreamed on ultimatepool.tv, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For further details please visit ultimatepoolgroup.com.

## WRISTBAND FEE
For the 2026 season, we will be using a wristband system for each series event. If you are participating in the events, the charge will be £50.00 per weekend. If you are planning on bringing your partner, friend etc, weekend passes are available for £20.00. Under 18s go free, but must be accompanied by a fee-paying adult.

## HOW TO ENTER 
Please contact the Tournament Director via email: TD@ultimatepoolgroup.com and provide your full name and a contact telephone number. By entering the Ultimate Pool Series you agree to abide by the rules set out by the organisers of the Ultimate Pool Series, accept they are subject to change and that decisions made by The Tournament Director will be final.
BY PAYING YOUR DEPOSIT YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THESE RULES.

## ENTRY FEES

- Payment 1: £625 (Deposit): Due 31st October 2025
- Payment 2: £625: Due 27th February 2026
- Payment 3: £625: Due 30th April 2026
- Final Payment: £625: Due 30th June 2026

## OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION
Ultimate Pool are pleased to annouce our partnership with Hotel Planner.  You can use the following link to book nearby accommodation with reduced rates via our official accommodations partner Hotel Planner https://ultimatepool.hotelplanner.com/

## DEPOSITS AND ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
If your application is not successful, your deposit will be returned as soon as possible. The organisers reserve the right to remove and replace any entrant who fails to make the payment deadline as set out above. Al players must pay all the entry fees, even if they do not attend all the Events. The organisers reserve the right to decline any unsuitable new applicants.

By applying to join the Ultimate Pool Series, you have read and agreed to the Ultimate Pool Players Terms and Conditions which can be found at [https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/tournaments/terms-and-conditions](link)

Pro Series 2026

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