In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Sarajevo Canton, the European Open Pool Championship—the first Matchroom Major of the 2025 season—is set to deliver its most exciting edition yet in the vibrant city of Sarajevo.
Hosted at the stunning Hotel Hills Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, from March 11-16, 2025, this marquee event will be broadcast live worldwide, including on Sky Sports in the UK & Ireland, Viaplay across multiple European regions, and WNT TV in the USA, Vietnam, and other international territories.
We’ve put together this guide with everything you need to know ahead of the event!
EUROPEAN OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
- Dates: March 11-16, 2025
- Venue: Hills Hotel Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
PLAYERS
The European Open Pool Championship will feature an elite 256-player field, including the top 128 World Nineball Tour professionals alongside wild card competitors. Expect to see the biggest names in the sport battle it out for glory.
PRIZE FUND
The total prize fund for the 2025 European Open Pool Championship stands at $200,000, with the champion set to take home an increased top prize of $40,000.
Prize Breakdown:
- Winner – $40,000
- Runner-Up – $16,000
- Semi-finalists (x2) – $10,000
- Quarter-finalists (x4) – $7,000
- Last 16 (x8) – $4,000
- Last 32 (x16) – $2,000
- Last 64 (x32) – $1,000
SPECTATOR TICKETS
Experience world-class pool in an electrifying atmosphere at the Hills Hotel Sarajevo – Secure your ticket HERE!
Ticket Prices:
- Day Tickets: €10-€20
- Weekend Pass: €25
- Season Pass: €60
SCHEDULE (All times CEST)
- Days 1-4 (11-14 March) – 256 to Last 16
From 10am - Days 5-6 (15-16 March) – Last 16 to Winner
- Saturday, 15 March – 12pm to 4:30pm / 6:30pm to 10:30pm
- Sunday, 16 March – 12pm to 4:30pm / 6:30pm to 9:30pm
LIVE SCORING
Stay updated on all matches, live scores, seeded draws, and fixtures via the WNT Live Scoring site.
BROADCAST DETAILS
The European Open Pool Championship will be shown live across multiple broadcasters worldwide, including:
- Sky Sports – UK & Ireland
- AMC Network – Hungary
- Fox Sports – Australia
- Nova – Czech Republic & Slovakia
- Sky Network – New Zealand
- Sportklub – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia
- Viaplay – Scandinavia, Netherlands, Poland, and Iceland
- Vietcontent – Vietnam
- WNT TV – USA and all other territories
When to Watch
Need to know what time the European Open starts in your country? Check below or use our time zone converter here.
- Sarajevo – 10 am
- London – 9 am
- Las Vegas – 1 am
- Vienna – 10 am
- Cape Town – 10 am
- Jeddah – 11 am
- Hanoi – 3 pm
- Manila – 4 pm
- Tokyo – 5 pm
- Sydney – 6 pm
MERCHANDISE
Get your hands on exclusive World Nineball Tour apparel and merchandise at the event, including event jerseys, training jackets, and graphic tees. Shop the full range here.
SOCIALS
Follow Matchroom Pool for all the latest event updates, behind-the-scenes action, and exclusive content:
PARTNERS
Ministry of Culture and Sports of Sarajevo Canton
Hotel Hills Sarajevo
Visit Sarajevo
Official Cue, Case & Rest Partner
Cuetec
Official Cloth Partner
Simonis
Official Table Partner
Diamond Billiards
Official Billiard Ball Partner
Aramith
Official Chalk, Tip & Glove Partner
Kamui
Official Template Rack Partner
Magic Ball Rack
Official Clothing Partner
Onboard Sportswear
From Official press release: matchroompool.com