Jeddah Prepares to Host 2025 World Pool Championship for Second Consecutive Year

Jeddah Prepares to Host 2025 World Pool Championship for Second Consecutive Year
   Jeddah, July 08, 2025, SPA -- Jeddah is preparing to host the 2025 World Pool Championship for the second consecutive year in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event, the most valuable in the history of 9-ball pool, will take place from July 21 to 26 at Green Sports Halls in Jeddah. It is being organized by the Saudi Billiards and Snooker Federation in cooperation with Matchroom and under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport. A total of 128 elite global players will compete in a double-elimination format for a record-breaking total prize pool of $1 million, with $250,000 awarded to the champion.
   World No. 1 player Fedor Gorst enters the tournament following a remarkable 2024 season that saw him claim the world title and make history as the youngest player to win two world championships in this category. He first claimed the title in 2019 and now seeks to add a third to his record, aiming to cement his legacy among the sport’s legends.
   Gorst praised the championship in Saudi Arabia as one of the premier events on the sport's calendar and expressed eagerness to compete in what he described as an excellently organized tournament. He also lauded the enthusiasm of Saudi fans and described the Kingdom’s hosting of the event as an ideal opportunity to defend his title.
   The championship serves as a prominent platform for showcasing skill, attracting top international stars. Reflecting the Ministry of Sport’s commitment to developing emerging sports, 16 special wild card entries have been granted to players from Saudi Arabia and the region, offering them a historic opportunity to compete alongside the world’s best.
   -- SPA