Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool β June 2027
The 2027
Festival of Pool
304 teams. 1,200+ players. Over Β£46,000 in cash prizes and trophies. No qualifiers, no memberships. Just a proper weekend away in Blackpool with your mates playing the game you love.
Novice Series β 3 Player Team
10β13 June 2027
Pro-Am Series β 4 Player TEAM
17β20 June 2027
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β± Team places are limited to the first 304 that register and pay. Register early to avoid disappointment.
The tournament
Pick your EVENT
Two separate weekends for players of all abilities. Less experienced teams can compete in the Novice Series, while more accomplished players take on the Pro-Am Series, where the competition is stronger and the prizes are significantly higher. Whatever your pool level, thereβs a weekend for you.
Weekend one β 10β13 June
160 team places
Novice Series
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Min 3 players per team with max 6 players
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For novice and casual players. No amateur players of exceptional high ability including county A players, international players or professional players
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Open singles, open doubles and junior eventΒ
Β£225
per team
Weekend two β 17β20 June
144 TEAM PLACES
Pro-Am Series
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Min 4 players per team, with max 8 players.
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Only one professional per team
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Β£4,000 main prize to the winning team
Β£305
per team
βΉοΈThe Baize Master Junior Series takes place on Saturday 12 June and is open to all players aged 17 and under. Entry is Β£20, including admission for two adult spectators. Junior players do not need to be part of a team and can simply attend on the Saturday to compete in the singles event.
BALLS, BEERS & BEATS
Pub atmosphere. Tournament pool.
From the first break, the Golden 8 Ball is buzzing. Balls, Beats and Beers says it all β pool, accommodation, bar, food and music, all under one roof.
With the jukebox playing, banter flying, teams singing and beers flowing, the venue takes on a real pub atmosphere. And if youβve still got energy left, Blackpoolβs nightlife is only 10 minutes away by taxi.
Serious pool. Great atmosphere. One unforgettable weekend.
Fully independent. No qualifiers, no association membership, if you've got a team that fits the entry criteria, you're in.
304
Teams
1,200+
Players
Β£46,000
In cash prizes + trophies
42
sam atalntic Tables
Testimonials
Word from the tables
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βThanks for another great weekend. Always superbly run! Looking forward to next year already π±π±π±β
Golden 8 Ball player
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βAnother great weekend at Golden 8 Ball! Thanks as always to Rob, Sharon and all the team for all you do to make it so enjoyable year after year! Met some great teams and new people, which is what it's all about! ππΌπ± Roll on G8B 2027! More Jam Than Hartleys will be there πͺπΌβ
More Jam Than Hartleys
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βAnother quality weekend at the G8B. Huge shoutout to all involved from the Buccaneers, class as always! See you next time βοΈβ
Buccaneers
Live during weekends
Live scores
Live scores
Every frame, every table, scored in real time on livepoolscores.com.
Plan your weekend
Schedule
Schedule
Order of play for both weekends, from Wednesday practice to the Sunday finals.
Who's in
Accepted teams
Accepted teams
Every entered team, updated as entries are confirmed. Find your rivals.
π The venue
Norbreck Castle Hotel
The whole tournament under one roof on Blackpool's north shore. Tables, bar, food and beds. Stay where you play. Book the official Norbreck accommodation package and your tournament wristbands are free.
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Choose Bed & Breakfast, or Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
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Five minute walk from tram stop, ten mins taxi from town
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487 bedrooms, 3 bars, cinema, gym, large buffet restaurant and cafe
β OFFICIAL SPONSORS β BAIZE MASTER β CUE + CASE β JONNY 8 BALL β 8 BALL DIRECT β HAINSWORTH β ARAMITH β SAM LEISURE
Who makes it happen
Official sponsors
Headline partner β Everything snooker & pool
Cue + Case
Trade stand in the arena all weekend, with cues, cases, tips and everything else you need for the tables.
Junior Series
Cue maker
Smart Rack
Official cloth
Official balls
Official tables
Every pound makes a difference
Every festival raises money for a nominated charity. Wristbands, the jukebox, stickers and raffles all help, and every penny collected is handed over.
See who weβre supporting and the charities our pool community has helped.