Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad is set to become an international hub for cue sports as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships 2026 in October. The prestigious championship will bring players from 45 countries to Gujarat, making it a major international sporting event for the state.
The tournament will be held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad and is expected to feature competition across five cue-sports disciplines. The event will provide Indian players an opportunity to compete against leading international athletes on home soil.
45 countries to participate
The 2026 Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships are expected to attract athletes and representatives from 45 nations. The international participation highlights the growing importance of India as a destination for major cue-sports competitions.
The championship will bring together players with experience in disciplines including billiards, snooker and pool-related formats. Organisers are positioning the event as an important platform for promoting cue sports and expanding their reach among Indian audiences.
Veer Savarkar Sports Complex to host the championship
The Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad will serve as the venue for the championship. The complex has increasingly become an important sporting facility in Gujarat and has been associated with major international-level sporting infrastructure. It has also been selected as an official venue for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in India.
Hosting an international cue-sports championship at the venue is expected to further strengthen Ahmedabad’s profile as a destination for major sporting events.
Five cue-sports disciplines
The Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships 2026 will feature competitions across five disciplines, bringing different formats of cue sports together under one championship.
Cue sports have a strong following in India, particularly through the country’s established tradition in billiards and snooker. The event is therefore expected to attract attention from players, fans and sporting communities across the country. According to reports, the championship will be the second edition of the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships, following the inaugural event held in Mauritius in 2025.
Boost for cue sports in India
The championship is expected to provide a significant boost to cue sports in India. Hosting players from 45 countries will give Indian athletes valuable exposure to international competition and create opportunities for the development of the sport.
The event could also encourage greater participation among young players and help increase public interest in disciplines such as snooker, billiards and pool. With India already having a strong history in cue sports, the Ahmedabad championship is expected to further strengthen the country’s position on the international cue-sports calendar.
Ahmedabad’s growing sporting profile
The announcement comes at a time when Ahmedabad and Gujarat are expanding their sporting infrastructure and hosting more international competitions.
The Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships 2026 will add another major international event to Ahmedabad’s sporting calendar. With athletes from 45 countries expected to participate, the championship is likely to attract international attention and showcase Gujarat’s growing capabilities as a host for global sporting events.
The tournament is scheduled for 7–10 October 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.
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