9-ball pool
Rotation pool - balls must be pocketed in numerical order. Pot the 9 to win the frame.
what you get
everything you need to run
9-ball pool.
pick a format. set the date. share the link. we handle brackets, scoring, scheduling, and results. your players just show up and compete.
scoring
Frames (Best of N)
win condition
best of x
match structure
one v one
results
player reported
timing
untimed
supported formats
how to run a 9-ball pool tournament.
choose your format
9-ball pool tournaments can be played as knockout, league, group stage, swiss, mass elimination or group knockout format.
scoring
matches are single games.
how long does it take
matches are untimed — they finish when the games are done. a 16-player knockout typically takes 2-3 hours depending on match length.
popular setups
pub night knockout
16 players, knockout format, best of 5 games. £10 entry. winner takes all. done in one night.
weekly league
8-12 players, round robin over 6-8 weeks. games played each week. points table decides the champion.
group stage into knockout
groups of 4, top 2 qualify. knockout from the quarter finals. the best format for larger events with 16-32 players.
why run a tournament
9-ball pool is perfect for competitive events. it's easy to understand, matches are quick enough to keep things moving, and every player has a shot. whether it's a casual pub night or a serious ranked event, the format scales.
tournament formats
pick a format. we handle the rest.
pub night
quick knockout.
8-16 players. single elimination. done in a couple of hours. perfect for weekly events.
league
everyone plays everyone.
round robin over weeks. points table. standings. the format that builds communities and keeps people coming back.
championship
the big one.
32-128 players. groups into knockout. multi-venue. seeded. the format that crowns a real champion.
for venues
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partner with us for live brackets on your screens, tournament tools that bring people through your door, and a community that keeps coming back.
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ready to run 9-ball pool?
no experience needed. no card needed. just an idea and two minutes.