The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) and Predator Group are proud to announce that the Predator WPA Men’s 10-Ball World Championship 2025 will be staged in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from September 20–28, 2025. This historic edition marks the very first time Vietnam will host one of the pool’s most prestigious world championships.
This year’s championship promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, with 96 of the world’s best players set to battle for their share of the $250,000 prize fund.
Leading the field is defending champion Carlo Biado (Philippines), who will be joined by an elite lineup including Joshua Filler (Germany), Shane Van Boening (USA), and two-time World 10-Ball Champion Eklent Kaçi (Albania).
The 80 invited players, selected through WPA rankings and Predator sponsor exemptions, are now confirmed. An additional 16 players will secure their spots through the official qualifying stage, held September 17–19, 2025.
A Global Lineup of Champions
The Predator WPA Men’s 10-Ball World Championship showcases the truly international reach of the sport, with representatives from Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. Among the confirmed stars are:
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Albin Ouschan (Austria)
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Ko Pin-Yi & Ko Ping-Chung (Chinese Taipei)
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Aloysius Yapp (Singapore)
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Mario He (Austria)
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Naoyuki Oi (Japan)
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Ralf Souquet (Germany)
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Mika Immonen (Finland)
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Lee Van Corteza (Philippines)
The full list of confirmed players is available on the Predator Pro Billiards Series official channels.
Vietnam Welcomes the World
By bringing the Predator WPA Men’s 10-Ball World Championship 2025 to Vietnam for the first time, the WPA and Predator underscore the nation’s growing passion for cue sports and its role as a vibrant new stage for the sport’s premier global competitions.
Ishaun Singh, WPA President, said:
“We are delighted to bring the Predator WPA Men’s 10-Ball World Championship 2025 to Vietnam, a country with a strong and growing cue sports culture. This championship not only promises thrilling competition but also reflects our mission to expand the global footprint of the sport.”
About the Promoter & Partnership
The Predator WPA Men’s 10-Ball World Championship is promoted by Predator Group, in partnership with the WPA. Predator has been a long-standing partner of the WPA, supporting the growth of professional pool worldwide through the Predator Pro Billiard Series and other major global events.
The championship will be broadcast worldwide, ensuring fans across the globe can follow every rack of the action.
About the WPA
The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) is the international governing body for pool, responsible for sanctioning world championships and promoting the sport’s growth across all continents.
For further information, media access, and the complete player roster, please visit: www.wpapool.com
Media Contact:
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