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2024 World Pool Masters: Ko Pin Yi Begins Title Defense Against David Alcaide

2024 World Pool Masters: Ko Pin Yi Begins Title Defense Against David Alcaide

As the prestigious World Pool Masters tournament marks its 30th anniversary, the stage is set for an exhilarating competition featuring the game’s top talents. Defending champion Ko Pin Yi is poised to face David Alcaide in an epic opening match. The event is scheduled to run from April 25-28, 2024, at Halle39 in Hildesheim, Germany, and promises to captivate pool enthusiasts worldwide.

Event Details and Venue

The tournament, a fixture in the pool calendar, will be held in partnership with local organizer Moltke Sports and will be broadcast live by Sky Sports. Enthusiasts can catch the action live or stream it globally through various partners, ensuring fans worldwide won’t miss a beat.

 

Tickets and Pricing

Tickets are now available, providing fans with the opportunity to witness the thrill live from €15 a day. Purchase tickets here to secure your spot at one of the year’s most anticipated pool tournaments.

Format and Prize Pool

This year, the World Pool Masters retains its challenging format from the previous year, featuring 16 top players vying for a share of the $125,000 prize pool. The matches will start with a Race to 9 in the opening rounds, escalating to a Race to 13 in the finals, utilizing the Matchroom break box, magic racking, and winner breaks rules to heighten the competition.

Competitors and Match-Ups

With the top 14 players from the World Nineball Tour Rankings automatically invited post the FSR91 Open, plus two wildcard entries, the competition is fierce. Highlights include:

  • Francisco Sanchez Ruiz vs. James Aranas: A rematch of last year’s gripping opening round.
  • Shane Van Boening vs. Duong Quoc Hoang: Van Boening seeks redemption against last year’s champion.
  • Joshua Filler vs. Eklent Kaçi: A reunion of last year’s UK Open finalists.

Other notable matches feature Albin Ouschan against Max Lechner in an all-Austrian clash and rising stars like Fedor Gorst and Mario He facing off in what promises to be a strategic battle.

Global Broadcast Partners

The World Pool Masters will be aired across several networks ensuring global coverage:

  • Europe: Sky Sports (UK and Ireland), DAZN (Spain, Italy), Viaplay (Scandinavia, Baltics, Netherlands, Poland)
  • Americas: DAZN (USA, Brazil)
  • Asia-Pacific: Foxtel (Australia), Sportscast (Indonesia, Chinese Taipei)
  • Africa: SuperSport

Conclusion

As the 2024 World Pool Masters kicks off, all eyes will be on the defending champion and his challengers. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the sport, this tournament offers something for everyone, combining skill, strategy, and suspense in the heart of Germany.

World Pool Masters Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Historic Event in Germany

The World Pool Masters, one of the most prestigious invitational events in pool, is set to take place from April 25-28 at Halle39 in Hildesheim, Germany, in collaboration with local organizer Moltke Sports and host broadcaster Sky Sports.

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With its inception in Plymouth, England, back in 1993, the World Pool Masters has been a stage for the world’s greatest champions over its 30-year history. Past winners include legendary names like Francisco Bustamante, Darren Appleton, Shane Van Boening, and Joshua Filler. Ralf Souquet holds the record for the most World Pool Masters titles, clinching his sixth victory in Quezon City, Philippines, in 2011.

This official World Nineball Tour Invitational event will feature a stellar lineup, comprising the top 14 players from the WNT Rankings, along with two wild card entries. Sky Sports will broadcast the tournament live in the United Kingdom and Ireland, delivering four days of top-tier action.

Ko Pin Yi, the reigning champion, secured his victory against Albania’s Eklent Kaçi in Brentwood, England, last May, claiming the $40,000 winner’s prize. The tournament format will see opening round ties as a race to 9, increasing to race to 10 for the quarter-finals, 11 for the semi-finals, and 13 for the final, as 16 players vie for their slice of the $125,000 prize pool.

Tickets for the event will be available for purchase starting at 2 pm GMT on Wednesday, December 20th. Fans can sign up for ticket alerts to ensure they secure their spot early.

For the first time, fans of Nineball can indulge in VIP Hospitality during the weekend sessions, with packages starting from €150 on Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday, April 28th. Hospitality guests will enjoy premium seating, a three-course evening meal, complimentary beverages, and the opportunity to meet the stars of the World Nineball Tour.

Moltke Sports, esteemed partners of the World Pool Masters, are renowned for organizing top-tier sporting events in Germany, particularly as long-standing partners of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), exclusively organizing major darts events in continental Europe, including the European Darts Tour.

The event venue, Halle39, offers over 4,000 m² of space for concerts and conferences, accommodating up to 3,450 people. With its mobile seating and cutting-edge equipment, Halle39 provides a state-of-the-art technical infrastructure, ensuring an optimal spectator experience. Extensive transport infrastructure further enhances the event’s accessibility.

Fans attending the World Pool Masters can enjoy the official fans village in Hildesheim, featuring a range of food and drink options, opportunities to purchase official Nineball merchandise, and various billiards vendors.

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