Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool ● June 2027
The 2027
Festival of Pool
304 teams. 1,200+ players. Over £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 ● 3 Player Team
10–13 June 2027
Pro-Am Series ● 4 Player TEAM
17–20 June 2027
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⏱ 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, there’s a weekend for you.
Weekend one ● 10–13 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 event
£225
per team
Weekend two ● 17–20 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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£4,000 main prize to the winning team
£305
per team
ℹ️The Baize Master Junior Series takes place on Saturday 12 June and is open to all players aged 17 and under. Entry is £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 — 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 you’ve still got energy left, Blackpool’s 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
£46,000
In cash prizes + trophies
42
sam atalntic Tables
Testimonials
Word from the tables
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“It’s the first team event I’ve come to watch, normally I go to individuals. I think the spirit and the camaraderie is quite exciting. Everyone’s in it for each other.”
LAURA ● TEAM SUPPORTER
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“Standard is fantastic, ranges from absolutely brilliant teams to your amateurs, the gold, the silver, the bronze, the wooden spoon events. Everyone’s got a chance to win something.”
CHRIS ‘SERGIO’ WELSH ● PLAYER ● CHESTER
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“Lots and lots of people were saying what a great atmosphere it is, it’s far more relaxed. Especially the first night, they had a disco. I’ve never seen that at a pool tournament, but it works.”
SHONA LUCAS ● BAPTO CHAMPION
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.
📍 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
● OFFICIAL SPONSORS ● BAIZE MASTER ● CUE + CASE ● JONNY 8 BALL ● 8 BALL DIRECT ● HAINSWORTH ● ARAMITH ● SAM LEISURE
Who makes it happen
Official sponsors
Headline partner ● 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 we’re supporting and the charities our pool community has helped.