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.
April 27, 2026 WCBS
Billiards Confirmed for The World Games 2029 in Karlsruhe
January 15, 2026 Pool
A New Historic Beginning for Heyball: Introducing the WPA Heyball World Cup
December 21, 2025 Carom
Quyet is Still the Number One Tran. The Blois Three Cushion Challenge Concludes 2025 Season.
December 17, 2025 Snooker
2026 IBSF World Billiards Championship
November 20, 2025 Snooker
Harvey Chandler Crowned World Cup Snooker 2025 Champion in Muscat
November 14, 2025 Snooker
Michal Szubarczyk Creates History as 14-Year-Old World Champion
November 14, 2025 Snooker
Anupama Ramachandran Clinches Her Maiden World Title in a Dramatic Finale
November 9, 2025 Carom
2025 UMB 3-Cushion World Cup in Gwangju
November 5, 2025 Pool
Gareth Potts and Kelly Fisher Crowned 2025 WPA Heyball World Champions
October 18, 2025 Carom
77th UMB World Championship 3-Cushion Individual
October 14, 2025 Pool
Chezka Centeno Crowned 2025 Predator WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Champion in Bali
October 14, 2025 Pool
Albin Ouschan Captures the 2025 Yalin WPA Men’s 8-Ball World Championship Title in Bali
October 9, 2025 WCBS
WADA Publishes 2026 Prohibited List
September 29, 2025 WCBS
Levelling Up Sustainability in Cue Sports
Billiards events globally each year
increase in women in Billiards in last 5 years
homes in which Snooker is watched in a season
amateur Billiards players globally