Vietnam is set to host the 2026 World 10-Ball Championship, bringing more than 200 of the world's top male pool players to Ho Chi Minh City for a week of competition and a total prize fund of 500,000 USD.
Phu Tho Stadium will be the venue from 19 to 26 September 2026. The main event, the Iwan Simonis WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship, offers 300,000 USD in prize money-more than any previous pool tournament in Vietnam. The championship is organized by the World Professional Billiards Association (WPA) and is the highlight of a week filled with international billiards events.
The main tournament is officially titled the Iwan Simonis WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship, reflecting its sponsorship and sanctioning by the WPA.
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This is the second year in a row that Vietnam has been chosen by the WPA to host the men's World 10-Ball Championship. The tournament will include top Vietnamese players such as Đương Quốc Hoàng (Hoàng "Ngôi sao"), Long Đức Thịnh, and Phạm Phương Nam, who will compete alongside international stars. According to Tuổi Trẻ, these local players are expected to have strong support from home fans.
Alongside the main event, Phu Tho Stadium will also host two major side tournaments: the Poison Saigon Open for women in 9-ball from 21 to 25 September, and the Mixed Doubles Open from 19 to 23 September. These add another 200,000 USD to the prize pool. The Poison Saigon Open offers 90,000 USD, and the Mixed Doubles Open 110,000 USD, as reported by Tuổi Trẻ.
Vietnam's role as a host for major billiards events reflects a wider regional trend, with Vietnamese cueists increasingly competing at the highest level. The country's ability to attract top tournaments now matches its growing pool of internationally competitive players.
Independent confirmation from Vietnamese media highlights that the WPA's decision to return to Vietnam for the 2026 men's World 10-Ball Championship is driven by the country's rapidly growing status in global cue sports. This marks a significant recognition of Vietnam's organizational capabilities and its expanding influence in the sport.
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With the World 10-Ball Championship and its side events bringing together a wide field of players and a record prize fund, Vietnam is becoming a key stop on the international pool calendar. The WPA's decision to return for a second year points to the country's growing influence in cue sports. As of 18 September 2026, according to Tuổi Trẻ, the event is about to begin, with results and winners still to come.
