Understanding the billiard industry, federations and tournament calendars
Learn how to verify changing information such as tournament dates, archived match footage, federation rules and performance statistics from reliable sources.
Last updated: 2026-07-26
Calendars change over time
Dates, venues, entries and broadcast times can change. Verify the current federation or organiser notice rather than treating an old article as a definitive calendar.
Rules and equipment standards
Federation documents may specify table size, balls, cloth, cushions, pockets, heating, lighting and dress. Manufacturer, hall and player should use the same current document.
Verifying archived matches
Match title, date, players, discipline and event should agree. Short social clips can lose context; full broadcasts or official result sheets are preferable.
Statistics and record claims
Averages depend on discipline, match format, sets or innings. Any record claim should state event, date, format and official record source.
Manufacturer note
Every room, table and service requirement is different. Final dimensions, materials, prices and application decisions should be based on verified technical information or a site survey.
Frequently asked questions
Where should current tournament dates be checked?
Prioritise the relevant national or international federation, official organiser page and registration system, and recheck before the event.
Is social-media tournament information sufficient?
It is useful as an alert, but registration, draw, rules and results should be verified through an official link.
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