UK Open Pool Championship 2025: Schedule, results, stream and TV info as Barry Hearn and Andy Goldstein feature
NINEBALL lovers are in for a treat as the UK Open Pool Championship is BACK and bigger than ever!
Hong Kong-born Filipino Robbie Capito announced himself to the world last year.
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The youngster remarkably held his nerve before beating Miesko Fortunski 13-10 in a thrilling final to lift the title.
And he'll look to do it all again as he'll be part of a stacked 256-player field, which includes Scottish superstar Jayson Shaw and German icon Joshua Filler.
With over 60 hours of live coverage, fans can expect a lot of drama to take place in the heart of England.
Furthermore, the added element of Barry Hearn OBE and talkSPORT radio host Andy Goldstein competing makes it even more of an interesting watch.
SunSport can provide all the information ahead of the fourth UK Open Pool Championship.
When is the UK Open Pool Championship 2025?
The UK Open Pool Championship will get underway on Tuesday, May 6.
It is then set to conclude on Sunday, May 11.
Sessions start from 10am BST.
Telford International Centre in England is the chosen venue for this huge tournament.
Robbie Capito is the reigning champion after defeating Miesko Fortunski.
What TV channel is the UK Open Pool Championship 2025 on and can it be live streamed?
The entire UK Open Pool Championship 2025 will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on WNT TV.
However, fans in the UK can watch the final two days on Sky Sports.
Fans can also head to WNT to live stream the mouthwatering tournament.
Alternatively, head to SunSport's blog as we'll be covering the UK Open Pool Championship from start to finish.
What has been said?
Hearn, who has vowed to practise daily in the build-up, will be involved in at least two games and his goal is to win one of them.
Speaking to SunSport, Hearn said: 'The US Open was a dream achieved. But there was nothing planned afterwards until now.
'If I thought I was keen before that, I'm four times keener now. I have had the taste.
'I won one rack, which cost Eddie a fortune. He had to take me out for this lavish meal.
'The bet was 'you won't win a rack'. And he had to pay for the most expensive lunch you can ever arrange, which we did.
'We went to a Smith & Wollensky restaurant. A private room. It will be on the Netflix documentary.
'Nineball has become an addiction with me. I thought the US Open was supposed to be a one-off and a bucket list item ticked off.
'It has caused chaos in my household but I have cleared out a room and my own table will arrive in the next few weeks. I will play every day.
'I have a clearer understanding of how difficult the game is, how enjoyable it is and I have the desire to be better.
'Now, I want to win a game. I'm the oldest person in the tournament."
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