EVENT GUIDE | 2025 FLORIDA OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Florida Open Pool Championship – the newest Matchroom Major on the World Nineball Tour – is set to deliver one of the most thrilling tournaments on the calendar, right in the heart of the Sunshine State.

Taking place at the spectacular Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, from August 5–10, this marquee event will be broadcast live to fans around the world. Viewers in the USA, UK, Vietnam, the Philippines, and beyond can catch every moment live on WNT TV – the official home of nineball.

We’ve put together this guide with everything you need to know ahead of the event!

FLORIDA OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Dates: August 5-10, 2025
Venue: Caribe Royale Resort, in Orlando, Florida

PLAYERS
The Florida Open Pool Championship will feature an elite 256-player field, including the top 128 World Nineball Tour professionals alongside wild card competitors. Expect to see the biggest names in the sport battle it out for glory.

PRIZE FUND
The total prize fund for the 2025 Florida Open Pool Championship stands at $200,000, with the champion set to take home an increased top prize of $40,000.

Prize Breakdown:

Winner – $40,000
Runner-Up – $16,000
Semi-finalists (x2) – $10,000
Quarter-finalists (x4) – $7,000
Last 16 (x8) – $4,000
Last 32 (x16) – $2,000
Last 64 (x32) – $1,000

SPECTATOR TICKETS
Experience world-class pool in an electrifying atmosphere at the Caribe Royale Resort – Secure your ticket HERE!

Ticket Prices

August 5-9 (Multi-Table, per day): $25
August 10 – One Table (Reserved): $40
August 10 – One Table (Premium): $70
Whole Event Six-Day Pass (Unreserved): $135
Whole Event Six-Day Pass with Premium Final Day (Reserved): $180

SCHEDULE (Local Time – EDT)

Tuesday 5 August: 11:00 – 22:00
Wednesday 6 August: 11:00 – 22:00
Thursday 7 August: 11:00 – 22:00
Friday 8 August: 11:00 – 22:00
Saturday 9 August: 13:00 – 17:30, 19:30 – 00:00
Sunday 10 August: 13:00 – 17:30, 19:30 – 22:30

LIVE SCORING
Stay updated on all matches, live scores, seeded draws, and fixtures via the WNT Live Scoring site.

BROADCAST DETAILS
Broadcast Partners
Full Event Coverage (5–10 August):

WNT TV – USA, UK, Philippines, Vietnam, and other international territories
Nova– Czech Republic & Slovakia

Final Two Days Only (9–10 August):

Fox Sports– Australia (Non-Exclusive)
Sportcast– Taiwan (Non-Exclusive)
Rigour– China
Sky Network– New Zealand
Sportklub– Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia (Non-Exclusive)
Viaplay– Scandinavia, Netherlands, and Iceland

Table Coverage

Table 1 will serve as the main TV table for international broadcasters (see above).
Tables 2 and 3 will be shown exclusively on WNT TV, offering extended access to more world-class matchups.
Table 4 will be streamed for free on the Matchroom Pool YouTube channel, giving fans a chance to follow even more of the tournament online.

MERCHANDISE
Get your hands on exclusive World Nineball Tour apparel and merchandise at the event, including event jerseys, training jackets, and graphic tees. Shop the full range here.

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