The Ultimate Pool Champions League returns for a fifth edition in January 2025.
A professional-only ranking event for the third time will consist of 64 professional players.
Taking place on Monday nights from January 6, this unique 21-week event will be live from 18:00 GMT each week on TNT Sports, ultimatepool.tv and the Ultimate Pool App.
Tournament Information
Status: Professional-Only Ranking Event
Format: Phase One (64 Players): 16 round robin groups of four players. Each match is the first to four frames, but with a 20-minute match-clock. If a player does not reach four frames before the time expires, the score stands as the result. Players receive two points for a win, one for a draw and no points for a loss.
At the end of all six fixtures, the top placed player will qualify for phase two. If there is a tie for top place, a 6-reds shootout will determine the winner.
If players are tied on points at the end of any group in the Champions League (phases one and two), a 6-reds shootout will determine final standings. This is also required as it is a professional ranking event and points need to be distributed.
Phase Two (16 Players): Four round robin groups of four players. Same format as phase one, except the group winner will qualify for Finals Night.
Phase Three (4 Players): Finals Night consisting of the four remaining players. There will be two knockout semi-finals followed by a final. All matches will be the best of two sets. A set is the first to four frames, but with a 20-minute match-clock. If a player does not reach four frames before the time expires, the score stands as the result.
At the end of each set, players receive one point for a win, half a point for a draw and no points for a loss.
If the score after the two sets are completed is tied, a 6-reds shootout will determine the winner.
The Golden Break and Golden Duck are in operation throughout the Champions League.
Coverage
For viewers in the UK, there will be live coverage on TNT Sports. There will also be live coverage for all subscribers on ultimatepool.tv and the Ultimate Pool App.
Prize Money
Prize Money: The 2025 Ultimate Pool Champions League has a total prize fund of £17,400. The prize money breakdown is as follows:
- Winner: £7,000
- Runner-Up: £3,000
- Semi-Finalists: £1,500 each
- 2nd Place in a Last 16 Group: £600 each
- 3rd Place in a Last 16 Group: £300 each
- 4th Place in a Last 16 Group: £200 each
Ranking Points Distribution
- Winner: 6,000
- Runner-Up: 3,000
- Semi-Finalist: 2,000
- Position 2 (Last 16 Groups: 1,500
- Position 3 (Last 16 Groups: 1,250
- Position 4 (Last 16 Groups: 1,000
- Position 2 (Last 64 Groups: 750
- Position 3 (Last 64 Groups: 500
- Position 4 (Last 64 Groups: 250
Roll of Honour
- Chris Melling (2021 Champion) - Unranked Event
- Stevie Dempsey (2022 Champion) - Ranked Event
- Craig Waddingham (2023 Champion) - Ranked Event
- Declan Brennan (2024 Champion) - Ranked Event
