Qatar World Cup 10-Ball 2026 is an international pool tournament featuring qualifying events followed by a 128-player main stage and knockout rounds. It takes place at Ezdan Palace Hotel in Doha from 19 to 29 October 2026, with a total prize pool of US$450,000.
Tournament schedule
- 19–22 October: Four Stage 1 qualifying tournaments
- 23 October at 19:00: Players' meeting and official draw
- 24–29 October: Stage 2 main event
Sixteen players advance from the qualifying tournaments into Stage 2.
Competition format
Stage 1 uses single elimination, races to seven, alternate breaks and WPA rules. A shot clock may be used in selected matches at the organizing committee's discretion.
Stage 2 begins with double elimination from 128 players to the last 64, using races to nine and alternate breaks. From the last 64, the tournament changes to single elimination. Matches are races to 11 through the semi-finals, while the final is a race to 13.
The shot clock becomes mandatory from the last 32, and players must wear the official event T-shirt from the last 16.
Registration and fees
- Stage 1 entry: US$500, approximately QAR 1,822
- Additional Stage 2 fee for qualifiers: US$500
- Stage 2 entry: US$1,000, approximately QAR 3,645
- Registration deadline: 10 September 2026
Competitor registration is provided through the supplied Qatar Billiard and Snooker Federation page.
