2026 Vimy Ridge Classic and Pan Am Cup

Vimy Ridge Classic and PABSA Pan Am Cup – 24th-31st August ’26

World Billiards is delighted to welcome the return of its Canadian events, taking place in Winnipeg, Canada from 24th–31st August. Once again, we are proud to be hosted by the Winnipeg Veterans English Billiards League and the Pan American Billiards and Snooker Association, and we are extremely grateful for their continued support. The combined prize fund across the two events is £15,200.

The main venue features four tables fitted with brand-new cloths. Selected matches involving local players will also be played at a second venue. The Vimy Ridge Classic is a Level 3 event and will be contested under the timed format. The PABSA Pan Am Cup is a Level 5 event, featuring timed group-stage matches followed by long-up knockout rounds.

The Vimy Ridge Classic and PABSA Pan Am Cup were held biennially from 2013 to 2019, with our hosts in Winnipeg renowned for their warm hospitality and commitment to providing the very best playing conditions.

In addition to the action on the tables, Winnipeg offers a wide range of attractions for players and visitors to enjoy during their stay. Please view the tourism brochure here.

Sponsors:

We would also like to thank all the other sponsors and supporters who are making these events possible: Tench Plumbing & Heating, Commissionaires Security Solutions, Kyocera Manitoba, Industrial Floor Systems, AVO Gameroom, Big Sky Enterprises, FloForm Countertops, Integrity Fire Protection, Hepburn Enterprises, EastSide Ventilation, Braun’s Automotive & Diesel, South Beach Casino, and Garry J Marshall Mobile Income Tax Services.

Current Champions:

Mike Russell is the current Vimy Ridge Classic champion, while Peter Gilchrist is the reigning Pan Am Cup champion, with both players having claimed their titles in 2019.

Venue Details:

Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Unit 283 Assiniboia,
3584 Portage Avenue,
Winnipeg,
Manitoba,
Canada,
R3K 0Z8

A location map is included here.

The venue has a lunch counter with grill so breakfast and hot lunches are available. It will be open for practice on Sunday 23rd August (approx. 9am – 6pm).

Some matches will be played at a second venue. We anticipate only local players will be scheduled to play at the second venue.

Dates:

The Vimy Ridge Classic will run from Monday 24th – Wednesday 26th August. The Pan Am Cup will follow on from this on the 27th and running until its climax on the 31st. Due to the number of tables, it will not be possible to run a Challenge Cup for this event.

Accommodation:

Players are to make their own accommodation arrangements.

The two hotels below are about a 10-minute walk from the venue:

• Howard Johnson by Wyndham Winnipeg West at 3570 Portage Ave (Tel: +1 (204) 410-6943).
• Super 8 Winnipeg West at 3760 Portage Ave (Tel: +1 (204) 480-8964).

A set nightly rate of $140 plus taxes is available at the Howard Johnson hotel. A $200 refundable deposit will also be required at check-in. Please call, or email hojofrontdesk@outlook.com, to book using this rate, quoting Pan Am Cup Billiards.

In addition, the hotel below is about a 10-minute Uber ride from the venue:

• Birchwood Inn, BW Premier Collection at 2520 Portage Ave (Tel: +1 (204) 885-4478).

Travel:

The nearest airport is Winnipeg Airport.

An Uber ride will be about $10 – 15 Canadian. WVEBL will attempt to arrange airport collections if possible.

Fraser Durham has kindly offered to assist with transport to/from the airport. Please contact Fraser on fraserdurham@gmail.com with your confirmed travel arrangements.

Draw and Schedule:

Both tournaments have now reached their entry limits. Please contact us if you would like to be added to the reserve list.

The draw and schedule for the Vimy Ridge Classic is available here and the Pan Am Cup here.

Sessions labelled ‘ANAF’ will be played at Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Unit 283 Assiniboia. Sessions labelled ‘WSO’ are played at Winnipeg South Osborne Legion.

The PDF tournament document is available here.

Prize Pool:

2026 PABSA Pan Am Cup

2026 Vimy Ridge Classic