AS THE EURO Tour enters the second year of its landmark partnership with the Predator Group, the impact on European pool is already impossible to ignore. Only a short time ago, discussions centred on reducing Men’s prize money from €45,000 to €40,000 per event. Instead, the opposite has happened.

In the very first year of the Predator partnership, Men’s prize funds increased to €50,000 per event and in 2026, they rise again to a record-breaking €60,000 per tournament. The Women’s EuroTour has seen an even more dramatic transformation. Previously competing for just €6,000 per event, women players are now playing for a strong €20,000 prize fund per tournament, marking a major step forward in opportunity and recognition.

With Men’s and Women’s events combined, the EuroTour series prize fund has grown annually from around €300,000 to nearly half a million euros, highlighting the scale of Predator’s commitment to the European game.

IBPF President David Morris said, “It just shows the belief Predator has in the EuroTour. We were at €300,000 for the combined series and now we’re very close to the half-million mark with men and women together. I always knew there was a market for this kind of growth, and Predator has stepped up and is truly changing the scenery for pool players across Europe.”

The partnership goes beyond prize money alone. In 2025, the top eight-ranked men and top four-ranked women prior to each event, received hotel accommodation, fully paid by the tour for their individual use. For 2026, this initiative has been expanded further, with double-rooms now fully covered for the top-ranked players.

Morris added, “Accommodation is one of the biggest expenses for players who are not yet fully funded. By offering paid double rooms, we hope this not only eases the burden but also encourages established players to support and mentor newer players coming through. This will be a big boost for the tour.”

Predator’s Global Head of Events, Vincent Rochfort, said, “We are delighted to be part of the EuroTour series. It aligns perfectly with what we are doing across the PBS series and with what the Predator Group wants from this partnership. We strongly believe in putting money directly into the players’ pockets; that is our goal, to make the players want to compete at Predator-backed events.”

The Euro Tour season kicks off in Turkey this March, with registration opening on Saturday January 10th. With record prize funds, enhanced player support, and a clear player-first philosophy, the EuroTour continues to set new standards for professional pool in Europe.

As the new season approaches, Tables 1 and 2 for all Euro Tour events can be found on YouTube, via the Pro Billiard TV channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ProBilliardTV

For all results, live scoring and draws at all the Euro Tour tournaments, visit https://www.epbf.com/tournaments/eurotour/information/

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