Jacksonville, FL — The Predator Pro Billiard Series is proud to announce a historic long-term commitment that will see Jacksonville, Florida serve as the official season finale destination for the global tour over the next four years, beginning in December 2025
This major initiative is made possible through a strategic partnership between Predator Group, Visit Jacksonville, and the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, uniting global innovation, local tourism leadership, and a premier downtown venue.
From now through 2028, every Pro Billiard Series season will culminate in Jacksonville. This decision marks a powerful moment for the sport and for the city where the world’s leading billiards technology is developed and manufactured. Jacksonville is no longer just the heart of Predator — it’s now the final stage of the professional billiards calendar.
“Bringing the Pro Billiard Series season finale to Jacksonville is more than just exciting — it’s deeply meaningful for us,” said Karim Belhaj, CEO of Predator Group. “This is our hometown, where our journey started and where our innovations are created every day. For years, we’ve worked tirelessly to elevate the game globally — now, the best players in the world will gather here, in our city, every year to write the final chapter of each season. It’s a full-circle moment. Jacksonville deserves to be on the world billiards map, and we’re proud to make that happen with an event that’s built to stay, grow, and inspire for years to come.”
2025 Debut: WPA Women’s World 9-Ball Championship & Men’s Open Event
The new era will launch with the 2025 Pro Billiard Series Season Finale, taking place from December 16 to 21 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville. This inaugural edition will feature the prestigious WPA Women’s World 9-Ball Championship, alongside a Men’s Open tournament. These events will deliver elite-level action, global attention, and a powerful signal that Jacksonville is now one of the anchors of the Pro Billiard Series.
2026: Pro Billiard Series All-Stars Week – A New Era Begins
In 2026, the Jacksonville season finale expands with the launch of Pro Billiard Series All-Stars Week. This groundbreaking format will feature the top 12 men and top 12 women from the rankings, plus 4 wild cards per division, for a total of 16 elite competitors in each category.
The All-Stars Week will span singles and doubles formats across both men’s and women’s disciplines, offering fans an unforgettable week of tactical precision, bold shot-making, and world-class entertainment. It’s a bold new format — and Jacksonville is where it will take root and flourish.
