The UPA Mission
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The United States Professional Poolplayers Association (UPA) is The Governing Body of Men’s Professional Pool in the United States. The association is based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Founded in 2002, the UPA is the collective effort of male professionals governing themselves within the Billiard Industry. The UPA is comprised of the best pool players from all around the world and works in conjunction with all Governing Bodies within the industry. The UPA is the first association to allow both foreign and domestic players to join in one unified voice to better move the sport of pocket billiards forward in the U.S. and even the world.
The UPA serves as the governing body for the sport of men’s professional pool in the US in conjunction with the Billiard Congress of America and the World Pool Association. Our mission is:
- To elevate the standards of the professional pool player’s vocation
- To stimulate interest and involvement from major media companies
- To seek major advertisers and educate the general public
- To further the progress of the sport entering into the Olympics
- To continually promote the overall vitality of the sport
There are many ways to get involved. First and foremost – join the UPA!
To support the growth of pocket billiards in the United States all you have to do is Join the UPA. Each of our memberships allow you to also play in any of our League of Champions across the nation. If you have any questions please see our FAQ’s or feel free to contact us with any business opportunities or further questions.
If you have dreams of one day being a Touring Professional then joining our association is a direct investment I your dreams. The UPA’s main goal is take the sport to the media spotlight where it belongs. All Touring Professional members are sent information regarding UPA tournaments and news.
If you are interested in joining the UPA in benefiting from our League of Champions please see our League Operator’s page for information. The UPA’s leagues are the fastest growing league in the nation and this will help further the sport as well.
If you or your company is interested in partnering with our association for the utilization of our premier brand and billiard expertise please contact corporate office at
(877) 788-7227.
UPA Current Agenda
To utilize our premier brand and expertise to produce and promote a fully-televised billiards tour. The UPA will change the sport of pocket billiards in the United States of America. Join us in this soon realized dream!