What Is the 8 Ball Strike Cup? Tournament Format, Prize Pool & Championship Guide

Think you've got what it takes to survive the biggest tournament ever in 8 Ball Strike?

The Argentina football event is bringing a full championship-style competition into the game with the 8 Ball Strike Cup, a limited-time tournament where players battle through the Group Stage, Playoffs, and live Championship for a share of the $80,000 prize pool, including $50,000 Bonus Cash and $30,000 cash.

From clutch BO5 matchups to high-pressure elimination rounds, every match pushes players one step closer to the title.

And the challenges are real. The tournament champion takes home $10,000 cash and a multi-signed jersey with Lionel Messi's signature!

In this guide, we'll break down:

• How the 8 Ball Strike Cup works
• Tournament stages and rules
• Qualification requirements
• Prize pool details
• Championship livestream information

The 8 Ball Strike Cup is a limited-time tournament event inside 8 Ball Strike running from June 12 to July 17, 2026.

Unlike standard online pool matches, the event introduces a full tournament ecosystem into the game, including:

• Group rankings
• Elimination brackets
• BO5 matchups
• Live Championship Finals
• Real cash rewards
• Creator coverage and reactions

The tournament uses an asynchronous 10-ball format, allowing players to compete through rankings and elimination rounds while advancing toward the Championship.

Creators like Troydan and Venom will also help bring more excitement to the event through livestream reactions, tournament content, and community coverage throughout the competition.

The event is available to eligible 8 Ball Strike players in:

• The United States
• Canada
• The United Kingdom
• Australia

To qualify for the 8 Ball Strike Cup before June 10, players must meet all of the following requirements:

• Have an 8 Ball Strike account that is at least 28 days old
• Complete at least one Cash Match between May 31 and June 9
• Make at least one Deposit

Players who meet the account age requirement but have not deposited yet can still qualify during the Preparation Stage (June 9 – 11) by completing a Deposit before the tournament officially begins.

To make sure you're ready to compete, review the official Tournament Rules and Terms & Conditions for full details on eligibility, qualification criteria, tournament format, prizes, and important dates.

June 10 – June 11, 2026

Players can:

• View tournament information
• Check eligibility status
• Complete Deposits if needed to qualify

June 12 – June 25, 2026

Players are assigned to one of 32 groups and compete against players within their own group based on total Cash Match profits.

June 26 – July 5, 2026

Top-ranked players enter BO5 single-elimination matches.

July 16 & July 17, 2026

The remaining 32 group champions compete live for the championship title and cash rewards.

During the Group Stage, players compete within their assigned group to earn a spot in the Playoffs.

All eligible players are divided into 32 separate groups, and each player only competes against others within their own group — not the entire tournament player pool.

Group rankings are based on total Cash Match profits earned during the competition period, including:

• Cash winnings
• Bonus Cash winnings

At the end of the Group Stage:

• The top 32 players from each group will advance
• A total of 1,024 players will move into the Playoffs

Players can only view rankings within their own group.

If players finish with the same score, the player who reached the score first ranks higher.

This stage rewards consistency, activity, and long-term performance across the full competition period.

The Playoffs shift the tournament into full elimination mode.

The top 32 players from each group enter:

• 1v1 single-elimination matches
• Best-of-5 (BO5) format
• First player to win 3 matches advances

The bracket progresses through:

• 32 → 16
• 16 → 8
• 8 → 4
• Semifinals
• Finals & Third-Place Playoff

Each round takes place during a fixed competition window, usually lasting around two days.

To complete a round, players must:

1. Enter the assigned tournament room
2. Complete five matches
3. Submit scores after every match

A round only counts once all five scores are submitted.

Scoring rules:

• Higher score wins the individual match
• First player to win 3 matches wins the BO5 series

Players who fail to submit scores during the competition window may forfeit the round.

At the end of the Playoffs:

• The Top 8 players in each group receive Bonus Cash rewards
• The group champion advances to the Championship

As the bracket narrows, each match becomes more intense and every mistake carries higher stakes.

The Championship represents the final stage of the 8 Ball Strike Cup.

The remaining 32 group champions compete in:

• 1v1 single-elimination matches
• BO5 match format
• Official live broadcasts: July 16th & 17th

• July 16: Round of 32 & Round of 16
• July 17: Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Finals & Third-Place Playoff

Official livestreams, creator reactions, and tournament coverage help turn the Championship into a full sports-style event inside 8 Ball Strike.

At this stage, each match carries championship-level pressure, where one loss immediately ends a player's tournament run.

The estimated total prize pool for the event is around $80,000, including:

• $50,000 in Bonus Cash
• $30,000 in real cash rewards

Championship Rewards:

• Champion — $10,000 + A jersey signed by Argentina National Football Team players Lionel Messi, Enzo Fernández, and Julián Alvarez.
• First Runner-up — $5,000
• Third place — $2,500
• Fourth place — $2,000
• 5th–8th place — $1,000
• 9th–16th place — $500
• 17th–32nd place — $200

Additional rewards are distributed across multiple final placements, while Bonus Cash rewards are also awarded during the Playoffs based on final group rankings.

As players move deeper into the tournament, the competition becomes tougher and the rewards even bigger.

The 8 Ball Strike Cup delivers a much bigger competitive experience than a traditional online pool tournament.

From climbing the Group Stage to surviving the Playoffs and reaching the Championship, every part of the event pushes players closer to the Championship! Compete for the $80,000 prize pool, including $30,000 real cash rewards, $50,000 Bonus Cash, and a jersey signed by Lionel Messi, Enzo Fernández, Julián Alvarez, and become the champion!

If you want to explore more parts of the Argentina football event, you can also check out the Goal for Gold and Star Cues event, along with the Prime Picks features connected to the tournament experience.