The 2025 International Open Returns To The Renaissance Resort Nov. 14-23
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (August 4, 2025) – The 2025 International Open, returning to St. Augustine, Florida, on November 14th through November 23rd, showcases elite billiards competition across 9-Ball, 10-Ball, Straight Pool (14.1), and One-Pocket. As the premier billiards tournament, it draws top talent from around the globe to compete in a world-class setting. Returning champions like Mario He and back-to-back International 9-Ball winner Aloysius Yapp will put on a top-tier show for spectators in a 10-day-long celebration of pool.
“We’re happy to be back in sunny St. Augustine,” says International Open Tournament Organizer Pat Fleming. “The tournament and vendor space will have a new layout for a more efficient flow. We’ve added $133,000 to the prize funds, which includes the $75,000 added Pro 9-Ball division. The tournament will also host a Split-Bracket Bar Table Series, which will be staged the entire week. And we’re really excited to host the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame Banquet and welcome many of the living legends of the game.”
The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Hall of Fame Banquet recognizes new inductees and Meritorious Service Honorees who, through their competitive skills and dedication, have enriched the sport and industry. The dinner will be held on Saturday, November 22nd. See the best in the game in action at the BCA Hall of Famers Exhibition Match on Friday, November 23rd.
The 2025 International Open play schedule is:
November 14-16: 10-Ball, Straight Pool, One-Pocket
November 17: 10-Ball Finals, Straight Pool, One-Pocket
November 18: Straight Pool Finals, Semi-Pro 9-Ball
November 19: One-Pocket Finals, Pro 9-Ball, Semi-Pro 9-Ball
November 20: Pro 9-Ball, Semi-Pro 9-Ball
November 21: Pro 9-Ball, Semi-Pro 9-Ball, Juniors
November 22: Pro 9-Ball, Semi-Pro 9-Ball Finals, Juniors
November 23: Pro 9-Ball Finals, Junior Boys and Girls Finals
Players compete for World Ranking points and cash prizes of over $300,000. Spectators can enjoy the excitement from three levels of reserved arena seating, beginning at $50. General admission is just $25. Full-day and multi-day packages are available. Tickets can be reserved here.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL OPEN: The 2025 International Open is a professional billiards tournament featuring 9-ball, 10-ball, 14.1, and one-pocket play. The world’s best players will compete from November 14th through November 23rd at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, Florida. Photos to accompany the press release can be found here. Learn more at intlopen.com and follow along on social media @theinternationalopen
