Robbie Capito and Francisco Sanchez Ruiz will battle for one of pool’s most prestigious titles as the 2026 US Open Pool Championship reaches its conclusion in Frisco, Texas.
Capito is bidding to capture his first US Open crown after another impressive run through a Matchroom Major, while Sanchez Ruiz is one victory away from becoming a two-time champion.
Capito vs Sanchez Ruiz for the 2026 US Open Title
The final brings together two players who survived difficult routes through the closing stages of the 256-player tournament at Embassy Suites in Frisco.
| 2026 US Open Final | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Robbie Capito vs Francisco Sanchez Ruiz |
| Date | August 30, 2026 (Frisco) / August 31, 2026 (Philippines) |
| Time | 4:00 PM CDT / 5:00 AM PHT |
| Venue | Embassy Suites, Frisco, Texas |
| Broadcast | ESPN2 and WNT TV |
Sanchez Ruiz Chases Second US Open Crown
Francisco Sanchez Ruiz earned his place in a second US Open final after coming through two major tests against Joshua Filler and fellow Spaniard David Alcaide.
Filler reached the hill first at 9-7 in their quarterfinal, but a dry break opened the door for Sanchez Ruiz. The Spaniard took advantage and completed the comeback to advance.
He then faced Alcaide in an all-Spanish semifinal. After an evenly contested start, Sanchez Ruiz pulled away in the second half of the match to claim a 10-6 victory.
“I’m breaking well and if I can maintain that, I believe I can become a two-time champion.”
A victory in the final would make Sanchez Ruiz just the tenth player in tournament history to win the US Open more than once.
Capito Continues Impressive Run
Robbie Capito reached the final after defeating two of the tournament’s strongest remaining players in Fedor Gorst and Aleksa Pecelj.
Capito first eliminated 2024 US Open champion Gorst 10-8 in the quarterfinals. The result marked his sixth consecutive victory over the former World No.1 on the World Nineball Tour.
He followed that performance with a commanding start against recently crowned Phoenix Open champion Pecelj in the semifinal. Capito raced to a 7-0 advantage before eventually completing a 10-5 victory.
“If I play my best, I believe no one can beat me. No one can take that title away from me.”
The victory sends Capito into his second Matchroom Major final and gives him another opportunity to capture one of the biggest titles of his career.
Road to the US Open Final
| Stage | Winner | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Francisco Sanchez Ruiz | Joshua Filler | 10-9 |
| Semifinal | Francisco Sanchez Ruiz | David Alcaide | 10-6 |
| Quarterfinal | Robbie Capito | Fedor Gorst | 10-8 |
| Semifinal | Robbie Capito | Aleksa Pecelj | 10-5 |
One Match for the Barry Behrman Trophy
The 49th edition of the US Open Pool Championship began with 256 players competing over six days, but only Capito and Sanchez Ruiz remain in contention for the Barry Behrman US Open Trophy.
Sanchez Ruiz enters the final with the opportunity to add a second US Open title to his career, while Capito is attempting to become a first-time champion and add his name to the tournament’s historic list of winners.
The championship match is scheduled for 4:00 PM CDT on August 30 in Texas, which is 5:00 AM PHT on August 31 in the Philippines. The final will be shown on ESPN2 and WNT TV.
What You Need to Know
- Final: Robbie Capito vs Francisco Sanchez Ruiz
- Philippine Time: August 31 at 5:00 AM PHT
- Ruiz: Chasing his second US Open championship
- Capito: Seeking his first US Open title
- Venue: Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas
- Watch: ESPN2 and WNT TV