The UP Series is live from Premier Suite, Toughsheet Stadium, Bolton as the 2026 season continues, with over a thousand players descending on Bolton to battle for glory.

🗞️ For full live scoring, draws and results, follow this link to stay across all of the many tournaments happening as part of the UP Series Weekend: https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/live-scoring



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3rd July 2026 - UP Series Day 1 - Main Table

The UP Series is live from Premier Suite, Toughsheet Stadium, Bolton as the 2026 season continues with over a thousand players descending on Bolton to battle for glory.

🗞️ For full live scoring, draws and results, follow this link to stay across all of the many tournaments happening as part of the UP Series Weekend: https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/live-scoring




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4th July 2026 - UP Series Day 2 - Main Table

The UP Series is live from Premier Suite, Toughsheet Stadium, Bolton as the 2026 season continues with over a thousand players descending on Bolton to battle for glory.

🗞️ For full live scoring, draws and results, follow this link to stay across all of the many tournaments happening as part of the UP Series Weekend: https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/live-scoring

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5th July 2026 - UP Series Day 3 - Main Show

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3rd-5th July 2026 - Pro Series 3 & 4

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**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)

3rd-5th July 2026 - Pro Series 3 & 4

MATCHES - LIVE & VOD