Fans can watch live coverage of the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball 2026 on the Qatar Billiard Sports Federation’s official YouTube channel. The tournament runs from October 19 to 29 at the Ezdan Palace Hotel in Doha, with US$450,000 in prize money and US$100,000 for the champion.
The main event began on October 24. Here are the official viewing links, tournament format and key details for following the competition.
Where to watch live, check the bracket and follow scores
- Watch live on the official QBSF YouTube channel
- View the official Qatar World Cup 10-Ball bracket
- Follow the official live scores
On YouTube, select the current broadcast labelled “QATAR WORLD CUP 10-BALL 2026.” The channel’s Live tab also lists previous streams if you want to catch up on earlier coverage.
The bracket shows each player’s route through the draw, while the live-score page lets you follow matches beyond the broadcast table. Keep both pages handy when several matches are taking place at once.
Dates, venue and main draw
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full tournament | October 19–29, 2026, including qualifying |
| Main event | October 24–29, 2026 |
| Venue | Ezdan Palace Hotel, Doha, Qatar |
| Main draw | 128 players |
| Discipline | Singles 10-ball |
| Organizer | Qatar Billiard Sports Federation |
Philippine time guide
The Philippines is five hours ahead of Qatar. Add five hours to any match time listed in Doha local time. For example, 3:00 PM in Qatar is 8:00 PM in the Philippines, while 6:00 PM becomes 11:00 PM.
Late evening matches in Qatar can fall on the following calendar day in the Philippines. Check the date as well as the start time when planning what to watch.
How the tournament format works
The competition moves through qualifying, a double elimination phase and a knockout draw:
- Qualifying: Four single elimination events, played as races to 7, provide 16 places in the main draw.
- Main draw, 128 to 64 players: Double elimination, with matches played as races to 9.
- Last 64 through the semifinals: Single elimination, with matches played as races to 11.
- Final: Race to 13.
Alternate breaks apply throughout, so players take turns breaking regardless of who won the previous rack. During double elimination, one defeat still leaves a route to qualification. From the last 64 onward, a loss ends a player’s tournament.
Under the published regulations, a shot clock is mandatory from the last 32 and may be introduced earlier at the officials’ discretion.
Prize money breakdown
The total prize fund is US$450,000. The amounts below are paid to each player finishing in the stated position.
| Finish | Prize per player |
|---|---|
| Champion | US$100,000 |
| Runner-up | US$40,000 |
| 3rd–4th | US$15,000 |
| 5th–8th | US$8,000 |
| 9th–16th | US$5,000 |
| 17th–32nd | US$4,000 |
| 33rd–64th | US$3,000 |
| 65th–96th | US$1,500 |
Players to follow
Defending champion Jonas Magpantay returns after beating Poland’s Szymon Kural 13–9 in the 2025 final. His title defence gives Filipino fans another storyline to follow in Doha.
The field also includes Joshua Filler, Fedor Gorst, Francisco Sánchez Ruiz, Wojciech Szewczyk, Eklent Kaçi and Carlo Biado. Other Filipino entrants listed in the event preview include Jefrey Roda, Jeffrey Ignacio, Aivhan Maluto, Bernie Regalario and AJ Manas.
For each player’s latest position in the tournament, use the official bracket linked above, which provides a more current picture than a pre-event entry list.
Can fans attend in person?
For supporters in Doha, the competition is being held at the Ezdan Palace Hotel. Visit Qatar lists the event as free to attend, offering another way to follow the action during the October 19–29 tournament.