Thailand is set to make history in professional pool as the Pattaya Open 2026 arrives this March. For the first time ever, an official ranking event of the World Nineball Tour (WNT) will be hosted in Thailand, placing Pattaya firmly on the global billiards map.
Organized under the Matchroom World Nineball banner, this landmark tournament will bring together elite players, international fans, and an atmosphere unlike anything seen before in the region.
World-Class Competition in Pattaya
The Pattaya Open 2026 will take place at S1 Pool Hall & Sports Bar Pattaya, a premier venue ready to host one of Asia’s most significant professional pool events.
With 160 players from around the world competing for valuable WNT ranking points and a USD 50,000 prize fund, fans can expect high-level matches throughout the week.
- Dates: 2–6 March 2026
- Event: World Nineball Tour Official Ranking Event
- Players: 160 international competitors
- Prize Fund: USD 50,000
- Venue: S1 Pool Hall & Sports Bar, Pattaya
Notable Players to Watch
The tournament has attracted an impressive lineup of international professionals, including multiple Mosconi Cup veterans and leading Asian players. Notable names include:
- Mickey Krause – European star and Mosconi Cup competitor
- Johann Chua – One of Asia’s most dynamic and aggressive players
- James Aranas – Former world champion and Mosconi Cup representative
- Aloysius Yapp – International fan favorite known for powerful shot-making
- Dennis Orcollo – Legendary multiple-time world champion, widely known as “Robocop”
- Stuart Pettman – Experienced international professional with consistent results
- Dương Quốc Hoàng – Vietnam’s leading professional and rising force on the world stage
- Preecha Boonmoung – One of Thailand’s most respected professional players
- Tanut Makkamontree – A key representative of Thailand’s growing competitive scene
This strong international field guarantees exciting matchups and world-class shot-making for fans on site and watching worldwide.
Asia Billiards: Official Sponsor & Event Booth Partner
Asia Billiards is proud to be an Official Sponsor of the Pattaya Open 2026 and will be present throughout the event with a dedicated booth at the venue.
Players and fans will be able to explore a full range of professional cues, cases, chalks, gloves, and accessories. Whether you are competing or spectating, Asia Billiards ensures you are fully equipped.
The event will also feature CPBA Professional Cloth as the exclusive cloth used for the tournament, ensuring consistent, world-class playing conditions on every table.
Be Part of History
The Pattaya Open 2026 represents a major milestone for professional pool in Thailand. With global attention, elite competition, and an unforgettable live atmosphere, this is an event no billiards fan should miss.
Join us in Pattaya this March and witness World Nineball Tour history in the making.
