WCBS is the world governing body for the Billiards Sports of Carom, Pool and Snooker. Our aim is to bring these sports to the Olympic arena and unite the global Billiards community.
Carom
The Union Mondiale de Billard (UMB) is the sole world governing body for Carom/Carombole Billiards under the auspices of the WCBS.
Pool
The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) is the sole world governing body for all Pool-Billiards disciplines under the auspices of the WCBS.
Snooker
The International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) is the sole world governing body for Snooker and English Billiards under the auspices of the WCBS.
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Double Delight for the Fillers in Luxembourg
May 7, 2026 Snooker
2026 World Team Snooker Championship
April 27, 2026 WCBS
Billiards Confirmed for The World Games 2029 in Karlsruhe
April 13, 2026 Carom
Bogota 3-Cushion World Cup 2026
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increase in women in Billiards in last 5 years
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amateur Billiards players globally