The 2026 Philippines Open returns to Gateway Mall in Quezon City from October 20 to 24, with a US$100,000 prize fund and US$20,000 for the champion. Defending champion David Alcaide joins a field featuring Carlo Biado, Aloysius Yapp, Fedor Gorst and Shane Van Boening for the second edition of the World Nineball Tour Major.
Following the Reyes Cup, attention shifts to individual competition, with players from 23 countries, including 74 from the Philippines, competing in a single-elimination draw.
2026 Philippines Open: Dates, Venue and Format
| Event detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 20–24, 2026 |
| Venue | Gateway Mall, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Discipline | Nine-ball |
| Tour status | World Nineball Tour Major |
| Format | Single elimination |
| Match distance | Race to 10 through the semi-finals; race to 11 in the final |
| Prize fund | US$100,000 |
| Defending champion | David Alcaide |
One defeat ends a player’s tournament. Matches are races to 10 until the final, where the first player to win 11 racks takes the title.
Prize Money Breakdown
The champion receives US$20,000, while the runner-up earns US$10,000. Prize money is distributed among the top 32 finishers, with the amounts below paid to each player at the corresponding finishing position.
| Finish | Prize per player |
|---|---|
| Champion | US$20,000 |
| Runner-up | US$10,000 |
| Semi-finalists | US$7,000 |
| 5th–8th | US$5,000 |
| 9th–16th | US$2,500 |
| 17th–32nd | US$1,000 |
Alcaide Returns as Filipino Contenders Target Home Title
Alcaide returns after winning the inaugural Philippines Open in 2025, when he defeated Arseni Sevastyanov in the final. Filipino contenders include Biado, Johann Chua, AJ Manas, Bernie Regalario and Jefrey Roda.
International names featured on the official event page also include Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, Jayson Shaw, Robbie Capito and Aleksa Pecelj.
Selected First-Round Matches
Alcaide opens against Rodlin John Bautista, while Biado faces David Keith Dennison. Chezka Centeno meets Thorsten Hohmann in another notable opening match.
| Player | Opponent |
|---|---|
| David Alcaide | Rodlin John Bautista |
| Aloysius Yapp | Raphael Dabreo |
| Carlo Biado | David Keith Dennison |
| Francisco Sanchez Ruiz | Genesis Ouano |
| Fedor Gorst | Vitaly Pavlukhin |
| Shane Van Boening | Chris Stripple |
| Johann Chua | Tony Piazza |
| Thorsten Hohmann | Chezka Centeno |
| AJ Manas | Rommel Janael Santos |
| Francisco Bustamante | Rodrigo Geronimo |
| Sean Mark Malayan | Jaybee Sucal |
Yapp and Francisco Bustamante could meet in the last 64 if both win their opening matches. The event also serves as the final ranking cut-off for Mosconi Cup and World Pool Masters qualification.
The full draw can be followed through WNT Live Scores. Account access may be required.
Where to Watch the 2026 Philippines Open
Matchroom’s joint announcement for the Philippines Open and Reyes Cup listed live, free coverage on the One Sports YouTube channel, television coverage on One Sports and One Sports+, and digital streaming through Pilipinas Live and WNT TV.
The October 19 draw announcement reconfirmed One Sports for Philippine viewers and WNT TV for international audiences. Daily broadcast start times, table assignments and any territory restrictions should be checked with the respective platforms.
Schedule and Final-Day Sessions
The tournament opens on Tuesday, October 20, with the semi-finals and final scheduled for Saturday, October 24. All times below are Philippine time.
| Date | Schedule |
|---|---|
| October 20 | Opening day |
| October 21–23 | Tournament continues; check the official draw for match schedules |
| October 24 | Semi-finals and final. Session 1: 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Session 2: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. |
The final-day session windows are published by Matchroom and remain subject to change. They should not be treated as confirmed broadcast start times.
Tickets for the Final Day
Tickets for October 24 are available through TicketNet. Matchroom lists General Admission at ₱660 and Premium Seating at ₱1,600, excluding VAT.
The announcement covers final-day tickets only. Admission arrangements for October 20–23 and whether each ticket covers one or both final-day sessions need confirmation before making attendance plans.
What You Need to Know
- The 2026 Philippines Open takes place at Gateway Mall, Quezon City, from October 20–24.
- The single-elimination event offers US$100,000 in prize money, including US$20,000 for the champion.
- Matches are races to 10 through the semi-finals, followed by a race-to-11 final.
- Viewing options announced include One Sports YouTube, One Sports, One Sports+, Pilipinas Live and WNT TV.
- The semi-finals and final are scheduled for October 24, with final-day tickets available through TicketNet.