2026 Philippines Open Pool Championship

Three days to go

The 2026 Philippines Open Pool Championship begins on 20 October 2026. It ends on 24 October 2026. That is five days of pool in the Philippines.

The venue is Gateway Mall. Players and fans will spend the week there.

Discipline and tier

The discipline is 9-ball. The tournament carries a tier-2 ranking. That puts it a level below the biggest events on the calendar, but it is still a ranking event, and it still draws attention.

Nine-ball is a fast game. One good break can decide a match. Safety play matters as much as potting. Over five days, that adds up.

Prize pool

The prize pool has not been announced. The figure is unknown at this stage. Tournament details come from Matchroom, and confirmation is expected closer to the start.

The week ahead

Tuesday 20 October is day one. The final day is Saturday 24 October. The days in between carry the bulk of the schedule.

Three days is not long. Tables, lighting and arena set-up at Gateway Mall will be ready before the first rack.

What to follow

Watch the draw and the schedule once they are published. Watch how players handle the break on the Gateway Mall tables. Watch the tight matches on the final two days.

The 2026 Philippines Open Pool Championship runs 20–24 October 2026 at Gateway Mall. It is 9-ball. It is tier 2. The prize pool is still to be confirmed.