2026 WPBA Island US Open

April 15-19, 2026

Island Resort and Casino
  399 Highway 2 West, Harris, Michigan 49845
islandresortandcasino.com

Player Information: 64-Player Field
Rankings List Used for Invites: Post Classic Billiards
Ranking List Used for Seeding: Post Raxx Mezz Olhausen CPBA Invitational

HOTEL:
Island Resort and Casino
399 Highway 2 West, Harris, Michigan 49845
islandresortandcasino.com

Code: WPBA Players
Cost: $60 single or double occupancy (Specify if King Room)
Final Date to reserve: April 1, 2026

AIRPORT:
GRB - Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (About 2 hours away) 

SHUTTLE:
There will be a shuttle provided to and from GRB - Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. Shuttle is for flights arriving/leaving between 7am - 10pm ONLY. Flights outside of this time frame will not be covered. Flight changes may or may not be accommodated. To request shuttle service, you must submit your flight information by filling out this form: Travel Info - 2026 Island US Open. Deadline for submitting flight information: April 1, 2026

SCHEDULE:
(All times listed below are in Eastern Standard Time)

Wednesday:  
6:30 pm: Doors Open for Banquet
7:30 pm: Banquet First, then Player’s Meeting (Mandatory) to follow. Banquet guests will be asked to leave before the Player’s Meeting begins.

Thursday:
10:00 am: Start Time ending at approximately 11pm.

Friday:
10:00 am: Restart with final matches ending at approximately 11pm.

Saturday:
10:00 am: Restart with final matches ending at approximately 10pm.

Sunday:
12 Noon: Final 4 Players Ending at approximately 5:00pm.

*Schedule subject to change.

FORMAT:
The format for the tournament shall consist of a maximum 64-player field double elimination. The top 32 are seeded.

RACE: All play is Alternating Break. Race to 8. The Finals is one (1) race to 10. 

ENTRY FEE:
Entry Fee: $500 (Includes a $50 Admin Fee)

WPBA RANKING POINTS:
Major Event 150% points.
This is a WPA Sanctioned Event with World Ranking Points.

EQUIPMENT:
This event is played on (8) Diamond 9′ tables with Simonis Cloth using Aramith Pro TV CUP balls.

STREAMING:
The WPBA will be streaming 1 table with commentary. Personal streaming may be allowed (TBD).

IMPORTANT DATES & PAYMENT INFORMATION and Refunds
All players MUST respond and pay the $50 non-refundable deposit within 5 days of receiving the invite. Payment of Dues, Signed Contract and Full Entry Fee must be RECEIVED no later than 2 weeks later or by March 19th (whichever is soonest).  If you are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know immediately. If we can fill your spot, we will refund you all but $50. Final deadline will be April 8th at which entries will close and no refunds issued after this deadline. Forms and Payments can be found online at wpba.com – scroll to bottom and click on “WPBA Players Login” or use this link. Password: WPBAtour! (case sensitive). 

GUEST PASSES:
One (1) Guest Pass per player can be purchased at a reduced cost of $30 for the full tournament (General Admission Only). This pass is for a guest of that player. Passes are non-transferable and must be purchased by April 10th. 

PAYOUT:
*Based on full field of 64-Players with $45,000 guaranteed added.
Please note: the prize fund most likely will increase! Watch for announcements!

1st: $15,000
2nd: $10,000   
3rd: $7,000
4th: $5,000
5-6th: $4,000
7-8th: $3,000
9-12th: $2,100
13-16th: $1,600
17-24th: $1,000

Total Event Purse: $73,800
*All totals are based on a full field of 64-players.