Big Guns Open
24–25 November 2026
128 players · $500 entry · Double elimination
Winners race to 8 · Losers race to 6
- 1st$15,000
- 2nd$8,000
- 3rd–4th$4,000 each
- 5th–8th$2,000 each
- 9th–16th$1,100 each
- 17th–32nd$600 each


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GOLD COAST · NOVEMBER 2026
1st prize is a Rasson Apollo II pool table. Plus 8 ball cues, wine, automotive gear and more prizes to be announced. Be in it to win it!
View official posters, event formats, prizes and registration details. The posters contain the published event information; check with organisers for any updates.
24–25 November 2026
128 players · $500 entry · Double elimination
Winners race to 8 · Losers race to 6
24–25 November 2026
64 players · $500 entry · Double elimination
Winners race to 6 · Losers race to 5
20–22 November 2026
128 players · $300 entry · Knockout
Race to 8
20–22 November 2026
32 teams · $1,000 entry · Round robin
Top 16 through to finals
21 November 2026 · 12:00 pm
16 players maximum · 7 rounds
20-minute rounds · Round robin
Prize pool $1,000
Registrations close 13 November 2026
41st Australian Eight Ball Championships
Plate registration
24–25 November 2026
12th AEBF Indigenous All Stars Challenge
16 Indigenous players v 16 State players · Team format
Players matched by managers from the same divisions or levels
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
All event players must meet CueSports Carnival uniform requirements
Sleeve sponsors · Event logo left chest · Front font min 1cm
16–20 November 2026
USD 116,000 total prize pool · 64 men · 64 women
A handful of additional women’s places may become available over the next week
Want to be considered? Submit an EOI
Men’s waiting list already established from the original EOI
Qualifier Monday 16 November 2026
Already on the Gold Coast? Join the qualifier waiting list in case a spot opens up
Already on the waiting list? Check your email
Joining the waiting list does not guarantee a place
Live from PoolStat. Times and tables can change, so check on the day.
Draw as at 16 Nov. Times can change, so check PoolStat on the day.
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Venue: Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, 282–294 Broadbeach Road, Nerang, Queensland.
Enquiries: WhatsApp group
Promotional material: Download each official poster from its event card above.
Registration: Direct registration links are included where confirmed. Remaining event links will be added once supplied.
Dates and availability: Some published registration closing dates may have passed. Check with the organisers before making travel or payment arrangements.
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