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. 👀
