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WORLD NINEBALL TOUR ANNOUNCES BLOCKBUSTER AUGUST SWING ACROSS AMERICA

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The World Nineball Tour is set to take the USA by storm this August with an electrifying lineup of tournaments spanning coast to coast. Featuring five thrilling events, including two prestigious Matchroom Majors, this landmark month cements America’s position as a powerhouse destination on the global nineball stage.

WNT AUGUST AMERICA TOUR

Rally in the Shenandoah Valley – 31 July – 2 August, Virginia
Prize Fund: $32,400

Florida Open Pool Championship – 5-10 August, Florida
Prize Fund: $200,000

Battle of the Bull – 13-16 August, Virginia
Prize Fund: $70,000

US Open Pool Championship – 18-23 August, New Jersey
Prize Fund: $500,000

McDermott Classic – 29-31 August, Massachusetts
Prize Fund: $25,000

TOTAL PRIZE FUND: $827,400

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CATCH ALL THE AUGUST ACTION ON WNT TV, THE NEW HOME OF EVERYTHING NINEBALL

Kicking off the WNT’s American summer is the Rally in the Shenandoah Valley at On Cue Sports Bar & Grill in Front Royal, Virginia. This Bronze-tier WNT Ranking Event offers a $32,400 prize fund, drawing top-tier talent to compete in an intense showdown in the heart of Virginia.

All eyes then shift to Orlando, Florida, as the Florida Open Pool Championship makes its grand debut at the stunning Caribe Royale Resort. This new Matchroom Major boasts a $200,000 prize fund and will see the world’s best players battle for a historic first title in the Sunshine State.

The action continues with another high-stakes showdown in Virginia as Battle of the Bull takes centre stage at Wolf’s Den Billiards, Roanoke. With a grand $70,000 prize pot and, this event is set to attract the fiercest competitors looking to climb the rankings.

The month’s crown jewel arrives in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with the US Open Pool Championship, the most historic nineball event in the world, celebrating its 48th edition at Harrah’s Resort. With an glorious $500,000 prize fund and a champion’s purse of $100,000, this Matchroom Major will once again deliver world-class drama as the sport’s biggest stars chase one of the most prestigious titles in cue sports.

Closing out the WNT’s explosive August swing is the McDermott Classic, a Bronze-tier WNT Ranking Event, at Amazin Billiards, Malden, Massachusetts. With $25,000 in prize money, this event provides a crucial opportunity for players to make their mark before the tour moves into the autumn calendar.

Emily Frazer, CEO of Matchroom Multi Sport, said: “The WNT’s expansion across America is a game-changer for professional pool. With two huge Matchroom Majors and key ranking events throughout August, the USA is proving to be a true hub for elite nineball competition. The Florida Open and the US Open Pool Championship, alongside exciting ranking events, will deliver nonstop action for players and fans alike. This is what the future of professional nineball looks like.”

With WNT TV providing exclusive coverage in the USA, alongside an array of global broadcasters ensuring international fans don’t miss a moment, August is set to be an unforgettable month for the World Nineball Tour.

For all the latest updates, follow Matchroom Pool on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube




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