World Pool Championship 2024: Schedule, results, start time, TV channel, stream as Nineball stars head to Saudi Arabia
THE world’s best Nineball pool players will descend upon Saudi Arabia for the first time ever.
Reigning WPA World Nineball champion Francisco Sanchez Ruiz will be in action as he looks to secure back-to-back titles.
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And 128 of the world’s top cueists will battle for a share of an historic prize fund.
Find out all the information on the UK Pool Championship below.
When is the World Pool Championship 2024?
The World Pool Championship 2024 will start on Monday, June 3.
It is scheduled to run for six days – concluding on Saturday, June 8.
It will be held at the Green Halls, Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Ruiz beat Mohammad Soufi in last year’s final in Poland.
How can I watch the World Pool Championship 2024?
Fans can watch the World Pool Championship on TV on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK and Ireland.
NOW TV will also be streaming the entire tournament through any selected tablet or mobile device.
Alternatively, follow our SunSport LIVE blog to follow all the action as it happens.
What is the World Pool Championship prize money 2024?
This year’s crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour will witness a RECORD prize fund of $1MILLION for the first time in its history.
Here is the full breakdown:
Winner: £250,000
Runner-up: £100,000
Semi-finalists: £50,000
Quarter-finalists: £27,000
Last-16: £15,000
Last 32: £7,000
Last 64: £3,500
Losers Qualification – £2,000
Last 128: £1,000
What’s been said?
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn said: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has forged a reputation for growth for sports to grow in a new market to new fans.
“The country has hosted some of the world’s premier sporting events in recent years, welcoming visitors from all over to experience its passion for sport and unique culture.
“The addition of both the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters and World Pool Championship over the next decade further enhances that as it heralds an exciting chapter for Snooker and Nineball pool.
“We have seen the incredible impact Boxing has had in this region.
“Now, I believe we will see Billiards cement its legacy here too, creating incredible opportunities and competition for the finest players on the planet.”
