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IBSF World Snooker Championship 2026 kicks off in Indore from Nov 12
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 04:01 PM
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The inaugural IBSF World Snooker Championship 2026 will be staged at Indore's Yashwant Club between 12 and 21 November, featuring players from over 30 nations and a 22‑member Indian squad led by Pankaj Advani.
Indore’s Yashwant Club will host the first-ever IBSF World Snooker Championship 2026, running from 12 to 21 November. The tournament marks a milestone for Indian cue sports, bringing the global governing body’s premier event to central India for the first time.
More than thirty countries have entered players, creating a diverse field that spans seasoned champions and emerging talent. India will be represented by a 22‑strong team, with multiple‑time world champion Pankaj Advani among the squad.
Matches are slated to begin on 13 November, with the opening round featuring a mix of group‑stage contests and knockout ties. Organisers expect strong local attendance and extensive media coverage, highlighting Indore’s growing profile as a venue for international sporting events.
The championship offers valuable ranking points and exposure for Indian players, while also providing a platform for the city’s hospitality sector to showcase its facilities to a worldwide audience.
More than thirty countries have entered players, creating a diverse field that spans seasoned champions and emerging talent. India will be represented by a 22‑strong team, with multiple‑time world champion Pankaj Advani among the squad.
Matches are slated to begin on 13 November, with the opening round featuring a mix of group‑stage contests and knockout ties. Organisers expect strong local attendance and extensive media coverage, highlighting Indore’s growing profile as a venue for international sporting events.
The championship offers valuable ranking points and exposure for Indian players, while also providing a platform for the city’s hospitality sector to showcase its facilities to a worldwide audience.