{"product_id":"national-mixed-pairs-entry-3-6-november-2026","title":"National Mixed Pairs Entry 3-6 November 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUltimate Pool USA – National Mixed Pairs 2026\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLocation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarrah's Cherokee Casino Resort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n777 Casino Drive\u003cbr\u003e\nCherokee, NC 28719\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 3–6, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Pool USA National Mixed Pairs returns as part of Grand Finals week at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e64 pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000 to the winners\u003c\/strong\u003e, the National Mixed Pairs gives players the chance to team up and compete together on one of the biggest stages in Ultimate Pool USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen to everyone, each pair must consist of \u003cstrong\u003e1 man and 1 woman\u003c\/strong\u003e, with partners alternating shots throughout each match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEntry Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry Fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $200 per pair ($180 entry + $20 equipment\/registration fee)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 Pairs Maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Elimination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen to anyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeams must consist of 1 man \u0026amp; 1 woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartners alternate shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace to 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPL 8-Ball Rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7-foot tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo jump shots or jump cues permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheduled match times throughout the event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayouts settled via bank transfer within 14 business days after the event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrize Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBased on a full field of 64 pairs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; text-align:left;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px; text-align:left;\"\u003ePrize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eWinners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e$5,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eRunners-Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e$2,400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eSemi-Finalists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e$1,200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eQuarter-Finalists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e$600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook your stay at discounted rates through our official accommodation partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ultimatepoolusa.hotelplanner.com\/evt\/E0DD6016A3FA31B9FB3855BA6819874D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to book your hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend booking early, as hotel rooms during Grand Finals week are expected to sell quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTournament Format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNational Mixed Pairs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64 Pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Elimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace to 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartners alternate shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach pair must consist of 1 man \u0026amp; 1 woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe final will be played on the TV Table and streamed live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShot Clock \u0026amp; Match Timing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll matches operate with an unofficial 30-second shot clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV Table matches use an official 30-second shot clock, controlled by the referee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the final 10 minutes of TV Table matches, the shot clock is reduced to 15 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV Table matches also have a 40-minute match clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf a match is tied when time expires, the winner will be determined by a \u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball Shootout\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDress Code\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo help maintain a professional playing environment, all players are required to follow the dress code below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePermitted Attire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying jersey, collared shirt, or polo shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress slacks or trousers (any colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen may wear neat, full-length leggings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart predominantly black sneakers or dress shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart hoodies or jackets may be worn during play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Permitted\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphones or earbuds during play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny clothing outside of these guidelines must be approved in advance by the Tournament Directors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTV Table Logo Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSponsor logos may not exceed \u003cstrong\u003e6 × 3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be positioned on the front\/chest area or sleeves. Ultimate Pool USA reserves the right to request that any logo be covered or removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValid photo ID is required for participation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers will receive additional event information via email closer to the event. Please check your inbox and junk folder after entering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow Ultimate Pool USA on social media for official event updates, schedules, and live coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayouts are based on a full field of 64 pairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne entry per pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a pair withdraws and an alternate pair is available to take the spot, a refund may be issued.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltimate Pool USA retains 25% of any refunded entry fee to cover administration and processing costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltimate Pool USA reserves the right to refuse any entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMedia Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy entering the National Mixed Pairs, players grant Ultimate Pool USA permission to use photographs and video footage captured during the tournament for live broadcasts, social media, promotional material, advertising, and future marketing purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ultimate Pool USA Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53733298700564,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/9242\/3188\/files\/NationalMixedPairs2026.png?v=1787909415","url":"https:\/\/ultimatepoolusashop.com\/products\/national-mixed-pairs-entry-3-6-november-2026","provider":"Ultimate Pool USA Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}