GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The world’s premier women’s 8-ball event returns as the 2026 Oneida WPA Women’s World 8-Ball Championship takes center stage from July 22–26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Sanctioned by the World Pool Association (WPA) and produced by the Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA), this prestigious championship will feature 64 elite competitors representing 22 countries, all pursuing one goal—the title of World Champion.
Recognized as one of the most prestigious championships in international cue sports, the event will showcase five days of world-class competition as established champions, rising stars, and national representatives compete on the sport’s biggest stage.
With players from across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania, the championship highlights the continued global growth of women’s pool while celebrating the highest level of international competition.
Fans attending the event can expect dramatic matches, exceptional skill, and the crowning of a new—or returning—world champion.
The WPA remains committed to expanding opportunities for women in cue sports and providing a world-class platform where the game’s finest athletes can compete for the sport’s ultimate prize. The World Pool Association gratefully acknowledges the organizations whose support makes this championship possible:
As the countdown continues, the road to the World Championship concludes in Green Bay—where only one player will leave with the coveted WPA Women’s World 8-Ball Championship title.
