The 2026 Beasley Open is a professional billiards tournament scheduled to take place from April 14th through April 19th, 2026. Presented by Beasley Custom Cues, the event features two distinct disciplines: Nineball and One Pocket. With a guaranteed added prize pool of $22,500, the tournament attracts competitors from multiple ranking circuits. The matches will be hosted at Brass Tap & Billiards in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Tournament Overview
The six-day event encompasses both World Nineball Tour ranking matches and points-gathering matches for the Making it in America One Pocket Tour. Live broadcasting of the event will be provided by PoolActionTV.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 14-19, 2026 |
| Location | Brass Tap & Billiards, 3316 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC |
| Total Added Money | $22,500 Guaranteed |
| Live Stream | PoolActionTV.com |
Nineball Event Details
The Nineball portion of the Beasley Open serves as a Matchroom WNT ranking event. This segment carries the larger portion of the added prize money and accommodates a broader field of players.
The Nineball event features a two-stage format, transitioning from double elimination to single elimination for the final 25 percent of the field.
Nineball Structure and Format
Players participating in the Nineball event must adhere to the following structure:
- Added Money: $12,500
- Entry Fee: $300 (No green fees)
- Field Limit: 96 players
- Payout: 100% payout
- Players Auction: Thursday at 7:00 PM (play begins immediately after)
- Stage 1 Format: Double elimination, races to 8/8
- Stage 2 Format: Final 25% of the field, single elimination, race to 9
- Finals: One race to 11
- Rules: Winner breaks
One Pocket Event Details
The One Pocket tournament is recognized as part of the Making it in America One Pocket Tour points system. This event features a smaller, highly competitive field and specific payout structures for winner’s matches.
One Pocket Structure and Format
The parameters for the One Pocket competition are as follows:
- Added Money: $10,000
- Entry Fee: $300 (No green fees)
- Field Limit: 32 players
- Payout: 100% payout (All winner’s matches get paid plus regular payouts)
- Players Auction: Tuesday at 7:00 PM (play begins immediately after)
- Format: Double elimination
- Match Length: Races to 3 on both sides
- Finals: One race to 4
- Rules: 3 foul rule applies
What You Need to Know
For those following or planning to participate in the 2026 Beasley Open, here is a summary of the most critical information:
- The tournament runs from April 14-19, 2026, at Brass Tap & Billiards in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- The One Pocket event kicks off earlier in the week with its players auction on Tuesday at 7:00 PM.
- The Nineball event, a Matchroom WNT ranking event, begins later with its players auction on Thursday at 7:00 PM.
- Both events require a $300 entry fee with zero green fees taken, ensuring a 100% payout of the entry money alongside the $22,500 total added funds.
- Remote viewing is accessible via pay-per-view live stream at PoolActionTV.com.
