How Open Pool League Works
A digital-first league designed for competitive, fair, and accessible pool.
League Structure
OPL is organized into regions—geographic areas within about 15 miles where players compete. Regions form organically as players express interest. When enough players sign up in an area, divisions launch automatically.
Regions
~15 mile radius areas
Player-Driven
Regions form organically
Confirm & Play
Divisions go active each season
Divisions
Choose your format—play solo or build a team.
Singles Division
Compete as an individual against players of similar skill. Groups of 3 players meet on league night—everyone plays 2 matches. Perfect for players who want flexibility without team commitments.
6-15 players per division5-Player Teams
Build a team of 5, field 3 players each match night. With only 3 matches to play, league nights wrap up earlier—great for tight-knit groups who value camaraderie without the late nights.
3 matches per team night8-Player Teams
Larger rosters mean more social play. 8 players on the roster, 5 compete each night. Room for varied skill levels and schedules.
5 matches per team nightGame Types
Three classic games, all played by WPA professional rules.
8-Ball
The classic game. Pocket your group (solids or stripes), then sink the 8-ball. Strategic, familiar, and the most popular format worldwide.
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9-Ball
Fast-paced rotation pool. Must contact the lowest ball first, but any ball pocketed counts. The 9-ball wins the game.
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10-Ball
The "called shot" cousin of 9-ball. Same rotation rules, but you must call your pocket. Rewards precision and planning.
View Quick RulesSeasons
OPL runs 3 seasons per year, each 16 weeks long with playoffs in week 16.
Season 1
January – April
Season 2
May – August
Season 3
September – December
Breaks between seasons give everyone time to regroup.
Skill Levels & Handicapping
Fair competition through transparent, performance-based ratings.
Your Skill Level (0-1000)
Every player has a skill level for each game type, based entirely on your performance at the table.
New players start with an initial assessment, and as you compete, the system refines your rating to reflect your true ability—usually within 6-8 matches.
Fair Handicapping
When two players meet, their skill levels determine race lengths. The core principle:
100 skill points = 1 game of handicap
Your skill level also sets a base race (2-5 games), so both factors combine to create fair matchups. No lookup charts required—the app handles it all.
League Standings
Performance-based rankings that reward quality play, not just showing up.
Points Per Match (PPM)
Every match is worth 20 points, split between players based on performance. Win decisively and you take more points. Lose close and you still earn credit.
Your PPM is your average points earned across all matches—the great equalizer whether you've played 10 matches or 50.
Division & Regional Rankings
Compete at two levels: your division (weekly opponents) and your region (all divisions playing the same game type).
Rank against teams you play each week
Compare across all divisions in your region
PPM makes cross-division comparison fair—5-player and 8-player teams ranked together.
Championship Qualification
Top teams from each division qualify for the Week 14 Regional Championship. Individual players compete for the Singles Championship based on their PPM ranking across all divisions they've played in.
