The 2026 Reyes Cup takes place from October 15–18 at the Makati Coliseum in Makati, Philippines, bringing together Team Asia and Team Rest of the World for four days of international nine-ball competition.
Organized by the World Nineball Tour (WNT) in partnership with Puyat Sports, the third edition features ten players competing in team matches, singles and doubles. Team Asia enters as the two-time defending champion, having won both previous editions of the tournament.
For fans looking to watch the 2026 Reyes Cup live online, coverage has been announced through WNT TV, ESPN+ in the United States, and One Sports platforms in the Philippines, including a previously announced free YouTube livestream.
Here is everything you need to know about the event, including the complete team lineups, daily match schedule, competition format, start times, ticket prices and live streaming information.
2026 Reyes Cup: Event Details
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 Reyes Cup |
| Official Event Title | 2026 Roobet Reyes Cup |
| Dates | October 15–18, 2026 |
| Venue | Makati Coliseum, Makati, Philippines |
| Competition | Team Asia vs Team Rest of the World |
| Discipline | Nine-ball pool |
| Players | Five players per team |
| Format | Team Matches, Singles and Doubles |
| Winning Target | First team to 11 match points |
| Maximum Matches | 21 |
| Scheduled Start | 7:00 PM Philippine Time daily |
| Defending Champion | Team Asia |
| Organizer | World Nineball Tour / Matchroom Multi Sport |
| Local Partner | Puyat Sports |
The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM Philippine Standard Time (PHT) each evening, with sessions provisionally running until approximately 11:30 PM. Actual finishing times may vary depending on the length of the matches.
Where to Watch the 2026 Reyes Cup Live Online
Fans who cannot attend the Makati Coliseum can follow the 2026 Reyes Cup live stream through official broadcast and digital platforms. Viewing availability may differ by country and subscription requirements.
Philippines: Watch on One Sports and YouTube
The World Nineball Tour’s July 2026 announcement confirmed that the Reyes Cup and Philippines Open Pool Championship would be shown live and free on the One Sports YouTube channel. Television coverage was also announced for One Sports and One Sports+, with digital viewing through Pilipinas Live.
Philippine viewers can check the following official channels:
- One Sports YouTube: Visit the official One Sports YouTube channel for the announced free online coverage.
- One Sports: Free-to-air television coverage as announced by the organizers.
- One Sports+: Additional coverage through the pay-TV platform.
- Pilipinas Live: Digital streaming through the Pilipinas Live platform or application, subject to access requirements.
Broadcast note: The free YouTube coverage was announced in July 2026. Fans should verify the final livestream listing on the One Sports channel closer to each session, as broadcast arrangements and regional restrictions can change.
WNT TV: Official Reyes Cup Live Stream
WNT TV is the official streaming home of the World Nineball Tour. The platform has listed live sessions for all four days of the 2026 Reyes Cup, beginning October 15.
Fans can access the platform through its website or dedicated mobile application. A subscription may be required to view live sessions.
Watch: 2026 Reyes Cup on WNT TV
United States: Watch Live on ESPN+
On October 9, the World Nineball Tour announced an agreement with ESPN to broadcast the 2026 Reyes Cup to viewers across the United States.
All four sessions will be available live through ESPN+ on the ESPN App. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM Eastern Time each day, corresponding to 7:00 PM in the Philippines.
American viewers may also access the event through WNT TV, subject to the service’s subscription and regional availability.
International Viewers: How to Watch
Outside the Philippines and United States, WNT TV is an official viewing option announced for the event. The organizers have indicated that further international broadcast arrangements may be announced.
For the most current viewing information, visit the official Reyes Cup event page or WNT TV.
2026 Reyes Cup Schedule and Start Times
The Reyes Cup will be held across four consecutive evenings from Thursday, October 15, through Sunday, October 18, 2026.
| Date | Day | Start (PHT) |
|---|---|---|
| October 15 | Thursday / Day 1 | 7:00 PM |
| October 16 | Friday / Day 2 | 7:00 PM |
| October 17 | Saturday / Day 3 | 7:00 PM |
| October 18 | Sunday / Day 4 | 7:00 PM |
All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8). The published session window is provisional, and the competition may finish before the final scheduled match if a team reaches 11 points.
Complete 2026 Reyes Cup Team Lineups
Both five-player lineups were finalized in October, with Indonesia’s Albert Januarta and Serbia’s Aleksa Pecelj completing the respective rosters.
Team Asia: Players and Captain
Team Asia is led by Filipino billiards legend Francisco “Django” Bustamante, returning as captain after guiding the team to the 2025 title.
| Player | Country | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Carlo Biado | Philippines | Automatic Qualifier |
| Robbie Capito | Hong Kong | Automatic Qualifier |
| AJ Manas | Philippines | Captain’s Pick |
| Duong Quoc Hoang | Vietnam | WNT Wildcard |
| Albert Januarta | Indonesia | Captain’s Pick |
Biado enters the competition as the reigning world nine-ball champion and one of the most experienced players in the lineup. Capito secured his automatic place after a strong 2026 season that included a runner-up finish at the US Open Pool Championship.
AJ Manas returns after being named the 2025 Reyes Cup Most Valuable Player, while Duong Quoc Hoang makes his third consecutive appearance. Seventeen-year-old Albert Januarta, a two-time WNT junior champion, makes his debut as the youngest player selected for Team Asia.
Team Rest of the World: Players and Captain
Germany’s Ralf Souquet takes charge of Team Rest of the World for the first time, leading a lineup featuring several major champions and two Reyes Cup newcomers.
| Player | Country | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Sánchez Ruiz | Spain | Automatic Qualifier |
| Shane Van Boening | United States | Automatic Qualifier |
| Joshua Filler | Germany | Captain’s Pick |
| Fedor Gorst | United States | Captain’s Pick |
| Aleksa Pecelj | Serbia | WNT Wildcard |
Francisco Sánchez Ruiz enters as the 2026 US Open champion, having claimed his second title at the prestigious event. Shane Van Boening, a five-time US Open champion, makes his Reyes Cup debut.
Joshua Filler adds extensive experience from international team competitions, while Fedor Gorst returns seeking another opportunity to help his side win the trophy.
Aleksa Pecelj completes the squad following a productive 2026 season, which included victory at the Phoenix Open and a semifinal appearance at the US Open.
For more background on how the teams were selected, read our 2026 Reyes Cup Complete Rosters and Player Selection Guide.
2026 Reyes Cup Format Explained
The 2026 Reyes Cup features a maximum of 21 individual matches, divided among team matches, singles and doubles. Each completed match awards one point to the winning team, with the first side to reach 11 points winning the Reyes Cup.
Unlike a conventional individual nine-ball tournament, the Reyes Cup combines individual performances with team strategy. Captains decide how to deploy their players throughout the four days, including singles assignments and doubles partnerships.
The first two editions used race-to-five-rack matches. The important confirmed competition structure for 2026 is the race to 11 match points, with a revised lineup of singles, doubles and team matches.
New for 2026: Captain’s Pick Doubles Decider
One notable change in the supplied 2026 match format is the potential deciding contest.
If the competition reaches a 10–10 tie, Match 21 will be a Captain’s Pick Doubles match instead of a Captain’s Pick Singles match.
The change places additional importance on doubles combinations should the competition reach a deciding match. Each captain would need to choose a partnership capable of handling the pressure of a winner-takes-all contest.
However, Match 21 will only be played if neither team has reached 11 points after the first 20 matches.
Player Participation Requirements
The event format also requires every player from both teams to participate at least once during designated match blocks on each day:
- Day 1: Matches 2–4
- Day 2: Matches 7–9
- Day 3: Matches 12–14
- Day 4: Matches 17–19
This requirement prevents captains from relying exclusively on a small group of players and ensures that all five members contribute during the specified portion of each session.
2026 Reyes Cup Full Match Schedule
The following is the announced match-type schedule for the 2026 Reyes Cup. Individual player assignments and doubles partnerships are determined separately.
Day 1: Thursday, October 15
- Match 1: Team Match
- Match 2: Doubles
- Match 3: Singles
- Match 4: Doubles
The opening session features four matches, beginning with a team contest before moving into doubles and singles competition.
Day 2: Friday, October 16
- Match 5: Team Match
- Match 6: Singles
- Match 7: Doubles
- Match 8: Singles
- Match 9: Doubles
Five matches are scheduled on the second day, including two singles matches and two doubles matches following the opening team contest.
Day 3: Saturday, October 17
- Match 10: Team Match
- Match 11: Singles
- Match 12: Doubles
- Match 13: Singles
- Match 14: Doubles
- Match 15: Singles
Day 3 has six scheduled matches and represents an important stage in the competition, as both teams attempt to position themselves for the final day.
Day 4: Sunday, October 18
- Match 16: Team Match
- Match 17: Doubles
- Match 18: Singles
- Match 19: Doubles
- Match 20: Singles
- Match 21: Captain’s Pick Doubles (if required)
The final day provides up to six matches, although the tournament ends as soon as either team reaches the winning target of 11 points.
If the overall score reaches 10–10, the title will be decided by the Captain’s Pick Doubles match.
Reyes Cup Previous Winners and Results
Team Asia has won both editions of the Reyes Cup since the competition began in 2024.
| Year | Champion | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Team Asia | Team Europe | 11–6 |
| 2025 | Team Asia | Rest of the World | 11–3 |
2024: Team Asia Wins the Inaugural Reyes Cup
The first Reyes Cup was held at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila in October 2024. Team Asia, captained by Efren “Bata” Reyes, defeated Team Europe 11–6 to become the tournament’s inaugural champion.
Singapore’s Aloysius Yapp was named the competition’s Most Valuable Player.
2025: Asia Defends the Title
The tournament returned in 2025 with a change to the opposition, expanding Team Europe’s representation into Team Rest of the World.
Under captain Francisco Bustamante, Team Asia secured a dominant 11–3 victory, with Filipino player AJ Manas receiving the MVP award.
The 2026 edition will determine whether Asia can extend its unbeaten record to three consecutive tournaments.
2026 Reyes Cup Tickets and Venue
The 2026 Reyes Cup will be staged at Makati Coliseum, located along Mascardo Street in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
This is a venue change from the first two editions, which were held at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
Reyes Cup 2026 Ticket Prices
Tickets went on sale in September 2026. The World Nineball Tour published the following ticket categories:
| Ticket Type | Listed Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | ₱660 |
| Premium Seating | ₱1,600 |
| General Admission Season Ticket | ₱2,000 |
Prices were announced excluding VAT. Additional charges, current pricing and ticket availability should be checked during the booking process.
The General Admission Season Ticket covers the four-day event, while single-session tickets allow spectators to attend selected sessions.
For the official ticketing link and the latest spectator information, visit the World Nineball Tour Reyes Cup page.
Why Is the Tournament Called the Reyes Cup?
The competition is named in honor of Filipino billiards legend Efren “Bata” Reyes, widely known as “The Magician” and regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Launched in 2024, the Reyes Cup was designed as an international team event inspired by the Mosconi Cup, combining singles, doubles and team competition in a multi-day format.
While the Mosconi Cup traditionally features Europe against the United States, the Reyes Cup was established to provide a major international team event centered on Asia and staged in the Philippines.
The tournament originally featured Team Asia against Team Europe before expanding the opposition to Team Rest of the World in 2025.
2026 Reyes Cup Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Reyes Cup?
The 2026 Reyes Cup takes place from October 15 to October 18, 2026, with four consecutive evenings of competition.
What time does the Reyes Cup 2026 start?
Sessions are scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM Philippine Time each day. This corresponds to 7:00 AM Eastern Time in the United States.
Where can I watch the Reyes Cup 2026 for free?
The World Nineball Tour previously announced free Philippine coverage through the official One Sports YouTube channel. Viewers should check the channel’s current livestream schedule for availability and any territorial restrictions.
How can I watch the Reyes Cup outside the Philippines?
WNT TV is an official international streaming option. Viewers in the United States can also follow every session on ESPN+ through the ESPN App.
Who is playing in the 2026 Reyes Cup?
Team Asia features Carlo Biado, Robbie Capito, AJ Manas, Duong Quoc Hoang and Albert Januarta. Team Rest of the World features Francisco Sánchez Ruiz, Shane Van Boening, Joshua Filler, Fedor Gorst and Aleksa Pecelj.
Who are the Reyes Cup captains?
Francisco “Django” Bustamante captains Team Asia, while German legend Ralf Souquet leads Team Rest of the World.
How many points are needed to win?
The first team to reach 11 match points wins the Reyes Cup. Each individual match awards one point.
Who won the Reyes Cup in 2024 and 2025?
Team Asia won both editions. Asia defeated Team Europe 11–6 in 2024 and Team Rest of the World 11–3 in 2025.
How much is the 2026 Reyes Cup prize money?
A verified official prize fund for the 2026 edition was not available in the event information reviewed as of October 13, 2026. Prize money from previous editions should not be assumed to apply in 2026.
What You Need to Know
- Event: 2026 Reyes Cup, the third edition of the international nine-ball team competition.
- Dates: October 15–18, 2026.
- Venue: Makati Coliseum, Makati, Philippines.
- Daily Start: 7:00 PM Philippine Time.
- Teams: Team Asia vs Team Rest of the World.
- Captains: Francisco Bustamante and Ralf Souquet.
- Format: Up to 21 matches, with the first team to 11 points declared champion.
- Potential Decider: Captain’s Pick Doubles at 10–10.
- Where to Watch: WNT TV, ESPN+ in the United States, and announced One Sports / Pilipinas Live coverage in the Philippines.
- Defending Champion: Team Asia, winner in 2024 and 2025.
Team Asia enters the 2026 Reyes Cup seeking its third consecutive championship on home soil. Team Rest of the World, meanwhile, will attempt to secure its first title under new captain Ralf Souquet.
With both lineups finalized and the new doubles-focused format in place, the competition will determine whether Asia can continue its winning run or whether the Rest of the World can finally take home the Reyes Cup.