SBA Builds the Future of Billiards with SBA Next and Official Pool Hub Network
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
The Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) has officially launched SBA Next, its off-season league designed to discover, develop, and elevate the next generation of Filipino billiards players.
SBA Next establishes a clear pathway for aspiring talents by placing them under the mentorship and management of stable owners. The league will feature regular matches aimed at sharpening skills and preparing players for professional competition, with a faster pace and shorter shot clocks that reflect the SBA style of play.
The inaugural SBA Next will begin in July 2026 and run through September. At the end of the season, top performers will qualify for the official SBA Draft, where they may be selected into professional teams ahead of Season 3 in October.
“SBA Next is where future champions are built. This is not just a league, it is a system that finally gives structure to raw Filipino talent,” said Hadley Mariano, Founder and CEO of SBA.
In the same launch event, SBA also introduced the Official SBA Pool Hubs, a nationwide network of partner pool halls that brings the league closer to communities across the country.
The founding hubs include Cuehub Billiards Sportsbar and Lounge, Break88 Pool Club, 3Cushion Sportsbar, SkyJ Billiard Hall, Dreams Billiard Hall, and the soon-to-open Badkoi Billiards.
These venues will serve as local destinations where fans can watch live matches, gather as a community, and engage more deeply with the sport. Pool hall owners will also gain new opportunities to grow their businesses through partnerships and league-supported initiatives.
This initiative marks a shift in how billiards is experienced in the Philippines. What was once a fragmented and largely local activity is now evolving into a more connected national movement.
“It has always been our dream to build a system that connects pool halls and fans across the country. We believe this is the beginning of a more organized and sustainable billiards community in the Philippines,” Mariano added.
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