The Cue Sports Premier League (CSPL) is back for its highly anticipated second edition, promising a grander, more competitive, and internationally studded event. Organized by the prestigious Bowring Institute, the league will be hosted at the state-of-the-art South Pavilion Snooker Arena in Bengaluru. The second edition of CSPL will commence from 2nd of October to 8th October 2025.
Following
the resounding success of its inaugural edition, CSPL 2 aims to raise the bar
with a stellar lineup of players, a unique format, and exciting new features.
The tournament will showcase a mix of international legends, Indian champions, and emerging talent, all
competing for the coveted CSPL title.
An Elite Roster of Talent
The second edition features an impressive assembly of cue sports icons. Leading the pack is Padma Bhushan awardee and 27-time World Billiards Champion, Pankaj Advani, joined by Arjuna Awardees such as Aditya Mehta and Sourav Kothari.
This season
marks the introduction
of international players, adding a
new dimension of competition and excitement. Globally recognized cueists
including Stephen
Lee, James Wattana, Rory McLeod, Mohammed Shehab, Harvey Chandler, and KritsanutLertsattayathorn will make their debut in CSPL, bringing
world-class skills to the table.
Sponsors and Partners
The Embassy Group returns as the Title Sponsor for CSPL and Snooker Alley joins as a Co-Sponsor, reflecting the growing commercial interest in cue sports.
Voices from the Leadership
Pankaj
Advani, on the vision behind CSPL, said
"CSPL is more than a
league, it's a platform for the best players across tiers to compete,
collaborate, and elevate the sport. With international stars joining this year,
it’s a big leap forward for cue sports in India."
Raghavindra
Y R, Chairman – Billiards and
Snooker, Bowring Institute, said “success
with the inaugural edition of CSPL, which brought together talent, passion, and
a spirit of true sportsmanship from the snooker fraternity. The overwhelming response
encouraged us to dream bigger, and today, we are proud to launch the Second
Edition of The Cue Sports Premier League. The Cue Sports Premier League stands
apart as India’s only league that unites four tiers of cue sports excellence –
International champions, National icons, State-level competitors, and Club
talents. CSPL bridges the gap between club-level players and international
champions. It’s a celebration of skill, mentorship, and sportsmanship. The
second edition will be a milestone event for cue sports in the country."
Rajesh Bajaj, Director Embassy Group, said” it’s an honor to be associated with a league of this magnitude that promotes Cue Sports in India”.`
League Format and Match Structure
CSPL 2.0
will feature eight
teams:
·
Lightning Legion
·
Cyclone
Crusaders
·
Summer
Tuskers
·
Hurricane
Hawks
·
Thunderstorm
Titans
·
Tornado
Tigers
·
Whirlwind
Warriors
·
Bazooka
Blizzard’s
Players Composition Per Team
Each team
was formed through a player
auction held in Bengaluru. Each team
comprises 9 players. A total of 72 players across 8 teams.
·
3 MARQUEE PLAYERS –This includes One
INTERNATIONAL PLAYER AND 2 NATIONAL PLAYERS
·
2 STATE LEVEL PLAYERS -
·
4 CLUB LEVEL PLAYERS –
The
League Format
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Eight teams will
participate in the league stage.
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Each team will play against
every other team once.
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Matches will be
conducted in a round-robin format.
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Matches will be played
in a 9 frame format.
The top four teams in the points table at the end of the
league stage will qualify for the knockout stage.
Knockout
Stage:
The knockout stage will consist of two Qualifier matches,
one Eliminator, and the Final.
The first Qualifier will be played between the top two
teams from the league stage, with the winner advancing directly to the Final.
The Eliminator will be played between the third and
fourth-ranked teams from the league stage. The losing team will be eliminated
from the tournament.
The second Qualifier will be played between the losing team
of the first Qualifier and the winner of the Eliminator. The winner of this
match will progress to the Final.
The Final will be played on Wednesday, October 8 between
the winners of the first Qualifier and the second Qualifier to determine the
champion of Cue Sports Premier League 2025.
World-Class Venue and Broadcast
The
tournament is held at the South
Pavilion Snooker Arena at Bowring
Institute, widely regarded as one of the best snooker venues in India. The
arena features:·
7 World
Championship tables (Star XingPai) tables·
Seating for 140+ spectators
·
Live
broadcast capabilities via the Club Liv
app
· Matches played on World Championship Star Xingpai and Rasson tables
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