Fans from all over the world are descending on Sarajevo this week to watch some of the planet's finest pool players compete in the2026 Roobet European Open Nineball Pool Championship.
The tournament, taking place from10–15 March, promises to be one of the biggest and most consequential events on theWorld Nineball Tour's (WNT)2026 calendar.
This year's field is wide open, and the question on the minds of fans and punters alike is who will emerge as champion. Will there be a repeat of the dominant performance byJoshua Fillerin 2025, when he defeatedNaoyuki Oi13 racks to 1? Or will fans see another nail-biter like the 2024 final, whenMickey Krauseedged outJohann Chua13–8?
Fans will have to wait until the weekend for the final, but one thing is certain: the week will be filled with near-impossible shots, technical excellence, and the kind of upsets that make nineball pool one of the most dynamic and entertaining sports to watch.
The partnership is bringing new energy to the tournament, connecting the WNT with Roobet's global online community. Team Roo has made the trip alongside fans, taking over the city for the week while soaking in the atmosphere of the host city.
Sarajevo, often called the 'Jerusalem of Europe', hosted the European Open last year and is quickly becoming a hub of the European game.
Situated at the foot ofMount Trebević, the city offers dramatic scenery. Its streets feature a mix of churches, mosques, and synagogues–a reflection of the country's rich and complex history.
Today, Sarajevo has an energetic feel. The sun is shining, and the cafés are full.
But for the256 nineball playerscompeting in the 2026 Roobet European Open Pool Championship, the stakes are enormous: a place in the WNT history books and a$40,000 top prize.
So who are the big stars, the players to watch, and the potential underdogs?
Source: International Business Times UK
