Carabao International Open 2026: Jakarta Hosts First Ever WNT Gold Ranking Event
By [77.billiards] | Updated February 2026
History is being made in the Indonesian pool scene. The Carabao International Open has officially been confirmed as a World Nineball Tour (WNT) Gold Ranking event. This marks the first time a Gold-level tournament will be held in Indonesia, placing Jakarta at the center of the global billiards map for the 2026 season.
The high-stakes tournament is scheduled for February 4–8, 2026, and will take place at the state-of-the-art NICE PIK 2 (Nusantara International Convention Exhibition) in Jakarta. As a WNT Gold event, it offers players a massive opportunity to earn crucial ranking points toward the world standings.
Official Tournament Schedule
The five-day event features the International Open, the Junior Open, and a special Celebrity Billiards showcase. Follow the daily progression below:
| Date | Tournament | Round/Event |
|---|---|---|
| February 4th | Carabao International Open | Last 128 Round |
| February 5th | Carabao International Open | Loser Qualification 1 & 2 |
| Carabao Junior Open | Last 128 Round | |
| February 6th | Event Ceremony | Opening Ceremony |
| Carabao International Open | Last 64 – 32 Round | |
| Carabao Junior Open | Last 128 – 64 Round | |
| February 7th | Carabao International Open | Last 16 – Quarter Final Round |
| Carabao Junior Open | Semi Final – Final Round | |
| February 8th | Celebrity Biliards | Last 64 – Final Round (MEN) |
| Celebrity Billiards | Last 16 – Final Round (WOMEN) | |
| Carabao International Open | Semifinal – Final Round | |
| Carabao Junior Open | Final Round |
Live Results & Brackets
Follow every match, real-time scores, and updated tournament trees on Digital Pool:
View Live Brackets on Digital Pool$100,000 Prize Pool Breakdown
With a total prize fund of $100,000, the competition will be fierce as the world’s elite nineball players descend on Indonesia. Here is how the prize money will be distributed:
| Placement | Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Champion | $20,000 |
| Runner-up | $10,000 |
| Semi-finalists | $5,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | $3,000 |
| Last 16 | $2,000 |
| Last 32 | $1,000 |
| Last 64 | $500 |
How to Watch: Carabao International Open Livestream
Fans worldwide can catch the action live from Jakarta. Follow the official broadcast partners to see every rack of the 2026 Carabao International Open:
Watch on WNT TV
Watch on Vidio
Watch on RCTI+
Carabao Billiards YouTube
