MAKATI CITY — The world’s top nineball players are set to return to Makati as the World Nineball Tour brings the third edition of the Reyes Cup to the newly renovated Makati Coliseum from October 15 to 18, 2026. Previously staged at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, the premier team tournament is moving to the Makati venue, which can accommodate approximately 3,500 spectators. The new setting is expected to provide a closer and more energetic experience as Team Asia takes on Team Rest of the World in four days of high-stakes competition. Team Asia enters the tournament as the back-to-back defending champion, adding further anticipation to the international showdown.
Pool Legends Lead the Two Teams
Team Asia will be led by legendary captain Francisco “Django” Bustamante and will feature reigning World Champion Carlo Biado and Hong Kong’s Robbie Capito, who recently finished as runner-up at the US Open. Standing opposite them is Team Rest of the World, which will be captained by Ralf Souquet for the first time. The team also includes Spain’s Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, a two-time US Open champion, and five-time US Open winner Shane Van Boening, who is set to make his Reyes Cup debut. With multiple world and US Open titles represented on both sides, the tournament brings together some of the biggest names in international nineball.
Tickets and Match Times
Fans can now secure tickets online through the official World Nineball Tour website. General Admission tickets cost PHP660, while Premium Seating is priced at PHP1,600. For spectators planning to attend throughout the tournament, a GA Season Pass covering all four days is available for PHP2,000. Match play is scheduled each day from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM local time. Those unable to make it to Makati can still follow the action, with all four days of competition available for live streaming through WNT TV.
What Spectators Can Expect at Makati Coliseum
The Reyes Cup will be held at the Makati Coliseum in Barangay Singkamas from October 15 to 18. The venue completed a major renovation in 2024, providing a refreshed setting for the international tournament. Spectators are also advised that the arena is well air-conditioned, making a light jacket a useful addition for those attending the matches. Whether watching nineball for the first time or following the sport for years, fans will have the chance to experience an international team competition featuring some of the sport’s most accomplished players, right in the heart of Makati.
