--- title: "Predator Pro Billiard Series Brings $500,000 Festival to Ho Chi Minh City" url: https://cueculture.wiki/predator-pro-billiard-series-brings-500-000-festival-to-ho-chi-minh-city-2 published: 2026-09-02T08:43:36Z updated: 2026-09-02T08:47:05Z summary: "Ho Chi Minh City will host three Predator Pro Billiard Series events from September 19-26, 2026, with a combined $500,000 prize fund." author: "Cue Culture Editorial Team" categories: ["Billiards News", "Events", "Tournament Preview"] tags: ["2026 Pool Events", "Box Billiards Mixed Doubles Open", "Ho Chi Minh City", "Poison Saigon Women's 9-Ball Open", "Predator Pro Billiard Series", "Vietnam Billiards", "WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship"] lang: en --- # Predator Pro Billiard Series Brings $500,000 Festival to Ho Chi Minh City *World-class men's 10-ball, women's 9-ball and mixed doubles competition will share an eight-day stage in Vietnam this September.* Ho Chi Minh City will host three Predator Pro Billiard Series events from September 19 through September 26, 2026, bringing a combined $500,000 prize fund to Vietnam. The eight-day program includes the WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship, the Poison Saigon Women's 9-Ball Open and the Box Billiards Mixed Doubles Open. ## What events are coming to Ho Chi Minh City in September 2026? The Vietnam stop combines three international tournaments under one program, giving fans men's, women's and mixed doubles competition during the same week. Predator Pro Billiard Series is staging the festival in partnership with Box Billiards. | Event | Dates | Prize fund | Share of total | |---|---|---:|---:| | 2026 Iwan Simonis WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship | September 19-26 | $300,000 | 60% | | 2026 Box Billiards Mixed Doubles Open | September 19-23 | $110,000 | 22% | | 2026 Poison Saigon Women's 9-Ball Open | September 21-25 | $90,000 | 18% | | **Combined program** | **September 19-26** | **$500,000** | **100%** | The schedule creates three days of maximum overlap from September 21 through September 23, when all three competitions will be active. That concentration should make the middle of the week the busiest period for players, fans and live coverage. ## When is the 2026 WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship? The 2026 Iwan Simonis WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship runs from September 19 to September 26 with a $300,000 prize fund. It is the longest and richest tournament on the Ho Chi Minh City schedule, accounting for 60% of the week's total prize money. ![2026 Iwan Simonis WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship](media:d27517711dfd12f1) Eight days of 10-ball will place a premium on a controlled break, accurate position play and the ability to manage repeated high-pressure matches. The world championship is positioned as the centerpiece of the festival and will determine the next holder of one of professional pool's most important titles. The published announcement confirms the dates, city and prize fund but does not list the complete field. Player announcements and detailed match schedules are therefore expected to become central storylines as the opening day approaches. ## What is the Poison Saigon Women's 9-Ball Open? The 2026 Poison Saigon Women's 9-Ball Open takes place from September 21 to September 25 and offers $90,000 in prize money. The event brings an international women's field to Vietnam for five days of elite nine-ball competition. ![2026 Poison Saigon Women's 9-Ball Open](media:9758b8ff229d5724) Its position in the middle of the festival gives the women's tournament strong visibility alongside the men's world championship and mixed doubles event. Rather than operating as a separate attraction, it forms one of the three pillars of the overall program. The $90,000 purse represents 18% of the combined prize fund. More importantly, the tournament gives women's professional pool a dedicated international stage in a market known for an active and knowledgeable billiards audience. ## What makes the Box Billiards Mixed Doubles Open different? The Box Billiards Mixed Doubles Open begins on September 19 and concludes on September 23 with a $110,000 prize fund. Its team format pairs leading male and female players, adding communication, shot selection and partnership strategy to the normal demands of tournament pool. ![2026 Box Billiards Mixed Doubles Open](media:96ff8e3529880e74) Mixed doubles can change the rhythm of a match because every decision affects a partner as well as the player at the table. Successful teams must combine individual execution with a shared understanding of patterns, safeties and risk. The event also opens the eight-day festival, making it the first opportunity for the Ho Chi Minh City crowd to see international stars in competition. Its five-day schedule overlaps completely with the opening phase of the men's world championship. ## How is the $500,000 prize fund divided? The men's 10-ball world championship receives $300,000, the mixed doubles event offers $110,000 and the women's 9-ball tournament carries $90,000. Together, the three purses total exactly $500,000. The distribution reflects the different scale and duration of each event. The men's championship runs for all eight days, while the mixed doubles and women's tournaments each occupy five days. For spectators, the value is not limited to prize money. The combined format brings three different competitive stories to one destination: an individual world title, a dedicated women's open and a team championship built around mixed partnerships. ## Why is Ho Chi Minh City important to international billiards? Ho Chi Minh City has become an increasingly important destination for major pool events because Vietnam combines a large playing community with strong in-person interest in elite competition. Returning with three tournaments indicates that organizers view the city as more than a one-time host. The event also strengthens Vietnam's position within the Asian billiards calendar. Hosting a world championship and two international opens during the same week can attract players, fans, equipment brands and global online audiences to the city at the same time. From a sporting perspective, a knowledgeable local audience can change the atmosphere of a tournament. Players are likely to experience a setting where tactical exchanges, difficult recoveries and powerful breaks are understood and appreciated rather than treated as isolated highlights. ## Where can fans watch the Vietnam Pro Billiard Series events? The program will reach worldwide audiences through Pro Billiard TV. Detailed session times and individual match selections may vary during the week, so fans should check the live schedule as each tournament advances. The current event announcement identifies Ho Chi Minh City as the destination but does not specify a venue address or ticketing arrangement. Visitors planning to attend should confirm those details once the official event pages publish the final spectator information. ## What should fans watch during the eight-day festival? The men's 10-ball break will be a major technical storyline because small differences in cue-ball control can decide long world championship campaigns. The women's 9-ball event should create its own title race, while mixed doubles will test how quickly high-level players adapt to partners and shared match pressure. September 21-23 will be the defining window. With all three events running simultaneously, those dates can produce rapid changes across three brackets and create the largest concentration of significant matches. The strongest overall feature is variety. A fan following the full program will see individual endurance, women's nine-ball precision and mixed-team strategy without leaving the same host city. :::faq ### When will the Predator Pro Billiard Series take place in Ho Chi Minh City? The three-event program runs from September 19 through September 26, 2026. ### How much prize money is available in Vietnam? The three tournaments offer a combined $500,000 prize fund. ### Which tournaments are included in the Ho Chi Minh City schedule? The schedule includes the WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship, Poison Saigon Women's 9-Ball Open and Box Billiards Mixed Doubles Open. ### Where can international fans watch the events? Worldwide coverage will be available through Pro Billiard TV, with detailed match schedules expected during the tournament week. ### Has the exact venue in Ho Chi Minh City been announced? The published event notice confirms Ho Chi Minh City but does not provide a specific venue address or final ticketing details. :::