NEUHAUSEN SET TO DEFEND TITLE AS STACKED FIELD CONFIRMED FOR 2026 PREMIER LEAGUE POOL IN FLORIDA, 18–22 FEBRUARY
The world’s elite are set for battle as the field is officially confirmed for the 2026 Premier League Pool, heading to Classic Billiards at Classic Billiards, Florida from 18–22 February.
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Now heading to the Sunshine State for six days of high-intensity, round-robin Nineball action, the World Nineball Tour’s most demanding test of consistency brings together a star-studded international line-up, headlined by defending champion Moritz Neuhausen.
Neuhausen stormed to the title in dominant fashion last year and now begins his first Premier League Pool title defence determined to cement his place among the sport’s very best.
Neuhausen commented: “Last year everything clicked for me, but Premier League Pool is one of the toughest weeks in the sport — every match, every rack, every point matters. You can’t switch off for a second. The field is incredibly strong again this year, so I know I’ll have to raise my level. I’m ready for the challenge and excited to fight to keep the title.”
Joining him is one of the most formidable forces on tour, Aloysius Yapp, who enjoyed a historic season as the year’s most successful player, capturing the UK Open, Florida Open and US Open to become the first player ever to win three consecutive Open titles.
Former World No.1 and World Champion Francisco Sanchez Ruiz also returns to the Premier League stage, bringing his trademark grit and big-match pedigree, alongside Reyes Cup MVP AJ Manas, who impressed fans worldwide with his performances last year.
Pijus Labutis enters in red-hot form as reigning Hanoi Open champion and Mosconi Cup winner, while Duong Quoc Hoang, Robbie Capito, Eklent Kaçi and Kledio Kaçi all return with unfinished business as they chase the Premier League crown.
In addition, Indonesia’s rising star Albert Januarta joins the field alongside Jonas Souto, John Morra andJesus Atencio. Former Mosconi Cup stars Chris Melling — making his return to the PLP stage — and Justin Bergman add further experience, while two-time World Champion Thorsten Hohmann brings a wealth of big-stage pedigree to the competition.
With matches played across multiple tables each day and the demanding league format leaving no room for error, every rack carries weight and only the most consistent performer across the week will lift one of the World Nineball Tour’s most prestigious trophies.
From established champions to hungry newcomers, the 2026 Premier League Pool promises six days of world-class drama as Florida hosts the next chapter of Nineball’s fiercest fight.
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