2024 Challenge of Champions

Invitational
November 11 -November 15, 2024
Challenge of Champions Logo
San Juan, Puerto Rico
3 players
36,000 Prize Fund

STANDINGS

Player
Points
#1
Fedor Gorst
6
#2
Joshua Filler
4
#3
Carlo Biado
2

players

3 Player Field
Carlo Biado
Fedor Gorst
Joshua Filler

EVENT INFO

Disciplines and Match Format:

  • The reigning champion from each discipline (8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball) will proceed directly to their disciplines final.
  • The other two players will compete in the same disciplines to earn a spot to face the reigning champion.
  • 8-ball: Race to 8, winner breaks.
  • 9-ball: Race to 4, Best of 3 sets. Winner’s break in racks, alternating break in sets. If tied 3-3 on the final set, winner will be decided by a Shootout.
  • 10-ball: Race to 4, Best of 3 sets. Alternating break. If tied 3-3 on the final set, winner will be decided by a Shootout.
  • Each player will compete in a minimum of 3 matches—one for each discipline.
 
Points:
 
Win final – 3 points
Lose final – 1 point
Lose semifinal – 0 points

 

Grand Final:

  • After all three disciplines have been played, the top two players with the most points will advance to the Grand Final.
  • Player #1 (the player with the highest points) will choose the discipline for the Grand Final.
  • 8-ball: Race to 10.
  • 9-Ball: Best of 5 sets.
  • 10-Ball: Best of 5 sets.

PAYOUTS

$ 36,000

Total Prize Fund

RoundEarningsSpots
8-Ball Champion$5,0001
8-Ball Runner-up$2,0001
9-Ball Champion$5,0001
9-Ball Runner-up$2,0001
10-Ball Champion$5,0001
10-Ball Runner-up$2,0001
Grand Final Champion$15,0001

PLAYING FORMAT

Disciplines and Match Format:

  • The reigning champion from each discipline (8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball) will proceed directly to their disciplines final.
  • The other two players will compete in the same disciplines to earn a spot to face the reigning champion.
  • 8-ball: Race to 8, winner breaks.
  • 9-ball: Race to 4, Best of 3 sets. Winner’s break in racks, alternating break in sets. If tied 3-3 on the final set, winner will be decided by a Shootout.
  • 10-ball: Race to 4, Best of 3 sets. Alternating break. If tied 3-3 on the final set, winner will be decided by a Shootout.
  • Each player will compete in a minimum of 3 matches—one for each discipline.
 
Points:
 
Win final – 3 points
Lose final – 1 point
Lose semifinal – 0 points

 

Grand Final:

  • After all three disciplines have been played, the top two players with the most points will advance to the Grand Final.
  • Player #1 (the player with the highest points) will choose the discipline for the Grand Final.
  • 8-ball: Race to 10.
  • 9-Ball: Best of 5 sets.
  • 10-Ball: Best of 5 sets.

HOTEL options

ALOFT

250 Convention Blvd.

San Juan, PR 00907

$209/night

+1 787-936-2500

Walk time: 2 min

RESERVE

 

HYATT PLACE

580 Fernandez Juncos Ave.

San Juan, PR 00907

$214/night

+1 787-721-3000

Walk:  8 min

RESERVE

 

HYATT HOUSE

615 Fernandez Juncos Ave.

San Juan, PR 00907

$214/night

+1 787-977-5000

Walk time:  8 min

RESERVE

 

SHERATON CONVENTION CENTER

200 Convention Blvd.

San Juan, PR 00907

$239-$439/night

+1 787-993-3500

Walk time:  2 min

RESERVE

 

SAN JUAN MARRIOT STELLARIS

1309 Ashford Ave.

San Juan, PR 00907

$289/night

+1 787-289-6028

Walk time to event:  not recommended

RESERVE

VENUE DETAILS

Puerto Rico Convention Center

San Juan, Puerto Rico

100 Blvd. Centro de Convenciones, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

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