The World Pool Association (WPA) welcomes the confirmation by the International World Games Association (IWGA) that Billiards has been included in the official sports programme for The World Games 2029, following ratification at its Annual General Meeting held in Lausanne on 25 April 2026.
This inclusion reinforces the continued growth and global relevance of cue sports, and highlights the important role that pool plays within the Billiards family on the World Games stage. The WPA recognises The World Games as one of the sport’s premier multi-sport platforms, providing elite athletes with the opportunity to compete at the highest international level.
The World Games 2029 will take place from 19 to 29 July 2029 in Karlsruhe, Germany, bringing together approximately 4,000 athletes from over 100 countries. Karlsruhe will make history as the first city to host The World Games for a second time, having previously staged the event in 1989.
The WPA looks forward to working closely with its partners within the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS), the IWGA, and the Local Organising Committee to ensure the continued success and visibility of pool at The World Games.
Further details regarding disciplines, qualification pathways, and athlete participation will be confirmed in due course.
