WNT European Open - Sarajevo

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:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• X
• TikTok
• YouTube

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