---
title: "2026 US Open Pool Championship: Full Field Confirmed"
url: https://cueculture.wiki/2026-us-open-pool-championship-full-field-confirmed
published: 2026-08-22T09:20:45Z
updated: 2026-08-22T10:27:09Z
summary: "256 players from 50+ countries are confirmed for the 2026 US Open Pool Championship, led by defending champion Aloysius Yapp."
author: "chudat"
categories: ["Tournaments"]
tags: ["9-ball pool", "US Open Pool", "World Nineball Tour"]
lang: en
---

# 2026 US Open Pool Championship: Full Field Confirmed

*World No.1 Aloysius Yapp returns as defending champion for the August 25–30 event in Frisco, Texas, joined by 15 past US Open winners.*

The full 256-player field for the 2026 US Open Pool Championship has been locked in, with World No.1 Aloysius Yapp of Singapore returning to defend the title he won in 2025.

## Event Details

The tournament runs **25–30 August** at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas, with a **$500,000 prize fund** on the line. Players from more than 50 countries will compete, including a US contingent of over 120 entrants.

## A Field Stacked With Champions

Fifteen former US Open winners are in the draw, among them Fedor Gorst, Joshua Filler, Francisco Sánchez Ruiz, Jayson Shaw, Johnny Archer, and reigning world champion Carlo Biado.

Also entered are **Earl Strickland** and **Shane Van Boening**, each a five-time US Open champion. Van Boening arrives fresh off a Florida Open title, while Strickland is chasing a record-breaking sixth US Open crown.

Rounding out the notable entries are several recent title-holders from across the tour calendar:

| Player | Recent Title |
|---|---|
| David Alcaide | Philippines Open |
| Duong Quoc Hoang | Premier League Pool |
| Moritz Neuhausen | European Open |
| Denis Grabe | Arizona Open |

## Where to Watch

Coverage will air on **ESPN** for US and Latin American audiences and on **WNT TV** globally, with four tables streamed live each day of the event.