Mosconi Cup 2025 3–6 December 2025
🎱 Introduction
The Mosconi Cup 2025 is all set to bring back the most electrifying rivalry in cue sports — Team Europe vs Team USA. This prestigious annual event will take place from 3–6 December 2025 at the iconic Alexandra Palace, London, showcasing the best professional pool talent from both sides of the Atlantic.
For decades, the Mosconi Cup has symbolized pride, teamwork, and pure sporting drama. As anticipation builds for the 2025 edition, fans are eagerly waiting to see whether Europe will extend their dominance or the USA will stage a powerful comeback on British soil.
📅 Event Schedule & Venue Details
- Event Name: Mosconi Cup 2025
- Dates: 3–6 December 2025
- Venue: Alexandra Palace, London, UK – The West Hall
- Organizer: Matchroom Pool
- Format: Race to 11 matches over four action-packed days
Alexandra Palace, one of London’s most historic and atmospheric sporting venues, will once again set the perfect stage for this transatlantic showdown. Known for its passionate crowd and electric lighting, the venue creates the perfect atmosphere for the world’s best cue masters to perform under pressure.
🌍 A Brief History of the Mosconi Cup
The Mosconi Cup began in 1994, inspired by the Ryder Cup in golf. Named after American pool legend Willie Mosconi, the event celebrates international rivalry and sportsmanship in 9-ball pool. Over the years, the Cup has evolved into one of the most intense and prestigious competitions in the billiards world.
Team Europe currently holds the upper hand, dominating much of the past decade with their tactical brilliance and consistency. Team USA, however, has a rich legacy of success — and every year, they enter determined to reclaim the cup with passion and flair.
💪 Teams & Star Players to Watch in 2025
🇺🇸 Team USA (Projected Line-Up)
- Shane Van Boening (Captain) – The five-time U.S. Open Champion brings experience and leadership.
- Skyler Woodward – Known for his fearless style and crowd energy.
- Tyler Styer – The sharpshooter who thrives under pressure.
- Shane Wolford – Young and aggressive, part of the new generation of American cue stars.
- Earl Strickland (Vice Captain) – The legend himself, known for intensity and unpredictability.
🇪🇺 Team Europe (Projected Line-Up)
- Jayson Shaw (Captain) – Dynamic, fiery, and a true Mosconi Cup icon.
- Joshua Filler – The “Killer Filler,” Europe’s young genius with unstoppable precision.
- Albin Ouschan – Calm, composed, and clinical under pressure.
- David Alcaide – Spain’s master of tactical control.
- Francisco Sanchez Ruiz – Current world champion and Europe’s anchor of consistency.
🧠 Format & Match Rules
The Mosconi Cup follows a race-to-11 points format. Each day features multiple singles and doubles matches. Every win earns one point for the team, and the first side to reach 11 points lifts the trophy.
The matches are fast-paced and intense, demanding not only technical mastery but also mental resilience. Unlike individual tournaments, team chemistry, communication, and strategy play crucial roles here — making the Mosconi Cup truly unique in the world of professional pool.
🔥 What to Expect in 2025
With both teams stacked with talent, the 2025 Mosconi Cup promises thrilling drama and world-class cue action. Team Europe enters as favorites after their dominant 2024 campaign, but Team USA has been rebuilding strategically under new coaching and leadership.
Expect roaring crowds, breathtaking shots, and heart-stopping finishes. Fans can watch live on Sky Sports, DAZN, and Matchroom.Live, or follow real-time updates and analysis on MosconiCupLive.com.
The 2025 edition could mark a turning point — if the USA regains form, the long-standing European supremacy might finally face a serious challenge.
| Year | Winner | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Team Europe | 11–7 | Alexandra Palace, London |
| 2023 | Team Europe | 11–8 | Las Vegas, USA |
| 2022 | Team Europe | 11–6 | London, UK |
| 2021 | Team Europe | 11–5 | Las Vegas, USA |
| 2019 | Team USA | 11–8 | Las Vegas, USA |
Europe’s dominance in recent years shows how cohesive teamwork and strategic discipline can outshine individual brilliance. However, the Americans’ never-give-up attitude continues to make every year’s event a must-watch battle of pride and passion.
📺 Where to Watch & Follow Live
- Television: Sky Sports Arena (UK), DAZN (USA & Global)
- Streaming: Matchroom.Live
- Updates & News: MosconiCupLive.com
- Social Media: Follow #MosconiCup2025 on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest
🎯 Final Thoughts
The Mosconi Cup isn’t just a pool tournament — it’s an emotional rollercoaster filled with rivalry, teamwork, and unrelenting passion. As Team Europe and Team USA prepare for the 2025 showdown at Alexandra Palace, one thing is certain: fans are in for four unforgettable days of world-class billiards.
👉 Stay tuned to MosconiCupLive.com for exclusive match previews, live updates, and behind-the-scenes coverage of the Mosconi Cup 2025 – 3–6 December.