World Pool Masters and Chinese Taipei Open Set for January Double-Header in Taipei City

Matchroom Pool Brings Back-to-Back Events to Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei will host two major professional pool events in January, as Matchroom Pool and local partner Fullcan Sports combine to stage the World Pool Masters and the Fullcan Sports Chinese Taipei Open in Taipei City. The nine-day double-header marks a significant moment for the World Nineball Tour and for the sport's presence in Asia.
A High-Stakes Block of Competition
The World Pool Masters, one of the most recognized events on the professional pool calendar, will run alongside the Fullcan Sports Chinese Taipei Open, giving players and fans an extended stretch of top-level nineball action. The pairing of an invitational-style prestige event with an open-field tournament offers both elite competition and broader participation opportunities.
Partnership Behind the Events
Matchroom Pool and Fullcan Sports are co-promoting the double-header, reflecting a growing collaboration between international pool organizers and regional stakeholders in Asia. Chinese Taipei has steadily grown as a destination for professional cue sports, and this announcement reinforces that trend.
What to Expect
- Nine consecutive days of professional nineball competition in Taipei City
- World Pool Masters returning as part of the World Nineball Tour schedule
- Fullcan Sports Chinese Taipei Open running alongside the Masters
- Top-ranked players from across the global pool circuit expected to compete
Full details regarding player fields, scheduling, and venue information are expected to be announced closer to the January event dates.
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