USA National Pool Championship Coming to Dubuque

The USA National Pool Championship will be coming to Dubuque in July, with a week full of events, and an opportunities for professional players, junior competitors, and instructors to compete and gain knowledge.

The Billiard Congress of America (BCA), Billiard Education Foundation (BEF), and USA Cue Sports are coming together to present the USA National Pool Championships, the 39th Annual BEF Junior National Pool Championships, and the 4th Annual International Instructor Summit. The event will be held at the Grand River Center in Dubuque from July 5th - 11th, 2026.

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About the USA National Pool Championships:

Per a press release from the BCA, competitors across the country will compete in more than 15 divisions across four disciplines with a shot at national titles. Those who prove victorious and become champions will earn invitations to represent the United States at the World Championship competitions:

This event represents the very best of American cue sports. Dubuque is the perfect location, as the San Francisco of the Midwest it combines Midwestern hospitality with an passionate and knowledgeable sports community, and Dubuque just has a unique place in our sports history. As the longtime home of Brunswick and the hometown of BCA Hall of Famer Robert Byrne — one of the most influential authors, educators, and ambassadors our sport has ever known — Dubuque has a deep and meaningful connection to the billiard industry. It’s easily accessible from anywhere in the country and it will provide an incredible backdrop for crowning our nation’s champions and developing the next generation of players - Shane Tyree, Chief Executive Officer of the Billiard Congress of America, per a press release from BCA

A Breakdown of Key Events:

• USA National Pool Championships
• 39th Annual BEF Junior National Pool Championships
• 4th Annual International Instructor Summit
• More than 15 divisions across four disciplines
• Over $45,000 added to the event
• National champions earning invitations to World Championship competition
• Live-streamed matches throughout the week
• Free admission for spectators

Matches and featured tables will be streamed live on the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) and Billiard Education Foundation's respective YouTube channels. You can find out more information, and register for the events, on the BCA's official website.