
WCBS is the world governing body for the Billiards Sports of Carom, Pool and Snooker. Our aim is to bring these sports to the Olympic arena and unite the global Billiards community.

Carom

The Union Mondiale de Billard (UMB) is the sole world governing body for Carom/Carombole Billiards under the auspices of the WCBS.
Pool

The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) is the sole world governing body for all Pool-Billiards disciplines under the auspices of the WCBS.
Snooker

The International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) is the sole world governing body for Snooker and English Billiards under the auspices of the WCBS.


January 8, 2025 Pool
2024 WPA SYKRS World Artistic Pool Championships Returns to Bay City, Michigan

December 8, 2024 Carom
UMB World Cup 2025 – Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

November 12, 2024 WCBS
WCBS Announces Sponsors for The World Games 2025 Chengdu
Billiards events globally each year
increase in women in Billiards in last 5 years
homes in which Snooker is watched in a season
amateur Billiards players globally