THE stage is set for an explosive twist in the 2025 Reyes Cup, as reigning champion Team Asia will now face a newly formed and formidable opponent: Team Rest of the World.
The global clash takes place October 16–19 at the iconic Ninoy Aquino Stadium and will be broadcast live on One Sports and WNT TV.
For the first time, elite players from across the globe — including the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and beyond — will unite under one banner in a mission to dethrone Team Asia, who captured the inaugural Reyes Cup with an emphatic 11–6 win in front of a passionate home crowd.
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Team Asia will once again feature the top three-ranked Asian players in the World Nineball Tour (WNT) rankings, alongside two wildcards. Their opponents, Team Rest of the World, will also unite the top three non-Asian players from the WNT rankings, with two wildcard picks to complete the squad.
New challenge for Team Asia
This seismic change sets the stage for thrilling new combinations and unexpected rivalries, with national and continental pride on the line in the ultimate team showdown.
“Let them all team up — Asia is ready. They saw what happened last year, and we’re only getting stronger. Playing in front of our fans gives us something special, and I believe in our players," said Efren "Bata" Reyes, the tournament’s namesake and icon of Filipino pool.
"Team Rest of the World better come prepared because Team Asia is not giving up this title.”
“If you thought last year was big, this takes things to the next level. Europe and the Americas joining forces is a bold move, and it shows just how much the Reyes Cup already means," said Emily Frazer, CEO of Matchroom Multi Sport.
"We’re proud to be working with Puyat Sports once again to deliver something truly global. And with the best players in the world on one stage, it’s going to be unmissable.”
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