4.3★★★★ 3,389 reviews
Pool leagues · league not named
per the place's website
101 N Ocean Shore Blvd (386) 439-7755
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Pool leagues · 47 states and DC
Pool leagues near you
A league gives you a team, regular matches and opponents at every level. We list 585 pool halls and bars where reviews or the place's own website show league play, with the league named when the proof names it.
585League locations
254Name the APA
480Towns & cities
Pool leagues by state
Every state where we list at least one pool hall or bar with league play, with the number of places. Each state page groups them by town and shows the proof for every league.
- Alabama7
- Alaska1
- Arizona10
- Arkansas6
- California41
- Colorado17
- Connecticut9
- Delaware3
- District of Columbia2
- Florida58
- Georgia22
- Hawaii2
- Idaho4
- Illinois22
- Indiana11
- Iowa4
- Kansas10
- Kentucky6
- Louisiana14
- Maine2
- Maryland12
- Massachusetts10
- Michigan7
- Minnesota8
- Missouri10
- Montana1
- Nebraska2
- Nevada8
- New Hampshire3
- New Jersey17
- New Mexico1
- New York30
- North Carolina32
- Ohio21
- Oklahoma9
- Oregon7
- Pennsylvania6
- Rhode Island2
- South Carolina19
- South Dakota3
- Tennessee16
- Texas58
- Utah5
- Vermont1
- Virginia15
- Washington17
- West Virginia2
- Wisconsin12
The leagues, in plain terms
The league names you will see in reviews mostly belong to a handful of league systems. Here is what each name means. poolhalls.org is not affiliated with any of them.
- APA American Poolplayers Association
- The APA runs handicapped amateur team leagues in 8-ball and 9-ball across the United States and Canada. Every player has a skill level, and a team has a cap on the total skill level it can put on the table, so newer players can compete with strong ones. Local leagues are run by area league operators. We list 254 places whose reviews or website name it.
- BCA / BCAPL BCA Pool League
- Players often say "BCA league" for the BCA Pool League (BCAPL), a team league run by Cue Sports International (CSI). The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) itself is the governing body for pool in North America: it publishes the standard rules and table specifications. On this site, reviews that say BCA or BCAPL are grouped under one heading. We list 82 places whose reviews or website name it.
- CSI Cue Sports International
- CSI is the company behind the BCAPL and other amateur leagues and events. Its leagues are organized locally by league operators, who set up the divisions in each area. We list 1 place whose reviews or website name it.
- VNEA Valley National 8-Ball Association
- The VNEA is an 8-ball league association that grew up around coin-operated bar tables, so many of its leagues play in bars on 7-foot "bar box" tables. Local leagues are run by charter holders in each area. We list 6 places whose reviews or website name it.
- TAP TAP Pool League
- TAP is a handicapped amateur team league for 8-ball and 9-ball, organized through local franchise holders. Like the APA, it uses player ratings so that teams of mixed ability can compete. We list 6 places whose reviews or website name it.
How we know a place hosts leagues
We never assume a pool hall or bar has leagues. A place is listed here only when one of these shows league play:
- A Google review sentence about league play there. We quote it.
- The place's own website, when it talks about its pool leagues.
- Several reviews that mention leagues, when no single sentence is quotable.
When the proof names a league (APA, BCA or BCAPL, CSI, VNEA or TAP), we show that league with its own proof. When it only says "league night" or "pool league", we label it league not named. Leagues come and go between seasons, so contact the place or the league operator before you count on one.
Places by league
| APA | 254 |
| BCA / BCAPL | 82 |
| CSI | 1 |
| VNEA | 6 |
| TAP | 6 |
| League not named | 295 |
How to join a pool league
- Start with a place near you. Pick a pool hall or bar from your state's list and call or stop by. Ask which league plays there and who runs it.
- Or go to the league. The APA, CSI (BCAPL), VNEA and TAP all organize play through local operators or franchise holders. The league can put you in touch with the one for your area.
- Ask the operator the practical questions: costs, which night your division plays, when the next season starts, and whether a team needs players.
- Don't wait until you're good. Handicapped leagues are made for mixed skill levels, and captains often look for new players.
Top-rated pool halls and bars with leagues
Ranked by Google rating × number of reviews (at least 10 reviews). Each shows the proof of its league play.
4.7★★★★★ 2,559 reviews
Pool leagues · league not named
per the place's website
3101 San Jacinto St (713) 636-9357
4.4★★★★ 2,007 reviews
APA league
per the place's website
BCA / BCAPL league
per the place's website
100 Parker Dr (512) 410-4806
4.1★★★★ 2,027 reviews
APA league
per the place's website
4451 Veronica S Shoemaker Blvd (239) 939-3003
4.3★★★★ 1,813 reviews
Pool leagues · league not named
per the place's website
614 S Tyler Rd (316) 729-4000
4.5★★★★★ 1,686 reviews
APA league
per the place's website
BCA / BCAPL league
per the place's website
5612 Princess Anne Rd (757) 499-8900
4.2★★★★ 1,562 reviews
Pool leagues · league not named
per the place's website
308 Flatbush Ave (718) 857-5555
4.3★★★★ 1,498 reviews
APA league
On Thursday’s the APA is there so sometimes harder to get a table to play on.
— from a Google review
32-04 Broadway (718) 777-5400
3.9★★★★ 1,645 reviews
Pool leagues · league not named
per the place's website
8850 Stanford Blvd (410) 290-0077
Pool tournaments near you
Many league locations also run tournaments, from in-house events to qualifiers. We list 966 pool halls and bars whose reviews or website show pool tournaments: see places with pool tournaments. Call the place to ask about the next one.
Questions about pool leagues
- What is the APA pool league?
- The APA (American Poolplayers Association) runs handicapped amateur team leagues in 8-ball and 9-ball. Each player has a skill level, and a team's total skill level is capped, so new players can compete with strong ones. Local leagues are run by area league operators. We list 254 pool halls and bars whose reviews or website mention the APA.
- What is the difference between APA and BCA leagues?
- Both are amateur team leagues. The APA uses a handicap based on skill levels. The BCA Pool League (BCAPL) is run by Cue Sports International (CSI). The two have their own rules, divisions and championships, so ask the local league operator how play works in your area.
- How do I join a pool league near me?
- Ask at a pool hall or bar that hosts league play: the staff can usually tell you which league plays there and who runs it. You can also contact the league operator for your area through the league itself. Ask the operator about costs, the season and which nights teams play. We don't list those details because they change by area.
- Do I need to be a good player to join?
- No. Handicapped leagues like the APA and TAP are built so players of every level can compete, and many teams look for new players. Tell the league operator or a team captain that you are new.
- How many places host pool leagues?
- We list 585 pool halls and bars in 47 states and DC whose reviews or website show league play, and 290 of them name the league. That is not every league location, only the ones we can prove.
- Which state has the most places with pool leagues?
- In this directory, Florida and Texas have the most, with 58 each.
- Where can I find pool tournaments near me?
- Many league locations also run tournaments. We list 966 places whose reviews or website show pool tournaments, on the tournaments page. Call the place to ask about the next one.