08/16/2026
Pool peeps:
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🎱 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — WHERE TO PLAY POOL
Tournament & Pool Room Guide • Updated August 15, 2026
Looking for a tournament or a good competitive pool room while you're in Southern California? Here are some of the better options I've found.
🏆 CONFIRMED RECURRING TOURNAMENTS
⭐ Plush Pocket Billiards — Northridge
📍 16950 Parthenia St., Northridge, CA
☎️ 818-893-1380
One of the best bets for an actual tournament.
SoCal BCAPL has a scheduled tournament series here nearly every Saturday.
Upcoming:
- Sat Aug 22 — 1 PM
- 8-Ball
- 7-ft tables
- Double elimination
- Max Fargo 550
- Non-handicapped
- Sat Aug 29 — 1 PM
- 9-Ball
- 7-ft tables
- Double elimination
- Max Fargo 550
- Handicapped
- Sat Sept 5 — Noon
- 9-Ball
- 9-ft tables
- Double elimination
- Max Fargo 700
- Handicapped
- Sat Sept 12 — 1 PM
- 8-Ball
- 7-ft tables
- Double elimination
- Max Fargo 700
- Non-handicapped
- Sat Sept 19 — 1 PM
- 8-Ball
- 7-ft tables
- Double elimination
- Max Fargo 550
- Non-handicapped
- Sat Sept 26 — 1 PM
- 9-Ball
- 7-ft tables
- Double elimination
- Max Fargo 550
- Handicapped
The series continues through December with alternating 8-ball/9-ball, Fargo 550/700 events and 7-ft/9-ft tables.
BEST FOR: Fargo-rated players looking for an organized tournament rather than just somewhere to shoot.
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🎱 Rack & Cue Billiards — Stanton / Orange County
📍 7520 Katella Ave., Stanton, CA
☎️ 714-895-1212
Weekly 9-Ball
- Monday — 7 PM
- Wednesday — 7 PM
Old-school pool room with an active competitive crowd.
BEST FOR: Someone looking for a weeknight tournament without having to wait for a special weekend event.
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🎱 Aloha Family Billiards — Buena Park
📍 7311 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA
Barracuda 9-Ball Showdown
- First Saturday of the month
- Fargo 550 & Under
- 9-Ball
- 9-ft tables
- True double elimination
- BCA rules
- Fargo handicapped
- Maximum 32 players
- Published entry: $55
Pre-registration is encouraged because of the 32-player cap.
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🔥 ROOMS WITH ACTIVE TOURNAMENT / LEAGUE SCENES
Jack's Grill & Billiards — Rialto
📍 148 S. Riverside Ave., Rialto, CA
☎️ 909-440-5730
Very pool-oriented bar/grill with leagues and recurring tournaments. Reports indicate multiple tournament nights per week.
BEST FOR: Inland Empire.
Call first for that week's tournament schedule.
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Danny K's Billiards & Sports Bar — Orange
📍 1096 N. Main St., Orange, CA
☎️ 714-771-9706
Large, established billiards room with both 7-ft and 9-ft tables and a long history of tournament play.
Danny Kuykendall is himself a recognized tournament director and player, so this is definitely a pool room rather than merely a sports bar that happens to have tables.
BEST FOR: Orange County players wanting a serious room plus full bar/food.
21+
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Saigon Billiards — Garden Grove
📍 10021 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA
☎️ 714-537-2108
Player-focused room that reports hosting weekly tournaments and leagues for different skill levels.
More serious pool-room atmosphere than casual sports bar.
BEST FOR: Competitive Orange County pool.
Call for the current weekly tournament.
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Good Times Billiards — Lakewood
📍 4125 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA
☎️ 562-420-9556
Large dedicated billiards room with leagues, tournaments and an established pool community.
Also associated with SoCal USA Pool League activity.
BEST FOR: Long Beach / Lakewood / southeast LA area.
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On Cue Billiards — La Mesa / San Diego
📍 8308 Parkway Dr., La Mesa, CA
☎️ 619-463-8759
Large traditional pool room with a competitive player base.
Hosts tournaments that are open to the public as well as organized pool activity.
BEST FOR: San Diego area.
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Yucaipa Pizza & Billiards — Yucaipa
📍 31205 Outer Hwy 10 S., Yucaipa, CA
☎️ 909-794-3880
Dedicated local billiards room with league and tournament activity.
BEST FOR: Inland Empire / anyone traveling the I-10 corridor.
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Cue-Time Family Billiards — Covina
📍 19706 Arrow Hwy., Covina, CA
☎️ 626-915-2597
Traditional pool hall with league play plus tournaments and qualifiers.
BEST FOR: San Gabriel Valley.
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🎯 QUICK PICKS
Want an organized Fargo tournament?
➡️ Plush Pocket
Want a tournament Monday or Wednesday night?
➡️ Rack & Cue
550 Fargo or below?
➡️ Plush Pocket or Aloha Family Billiards
Orange County?
➡️ Rack & Cue, Aloha, Danny K's or Saigon
Inland Empire?
➡️ Jack's or Yucaipa Pizza & Billiards
San Diego?
➡️ On Cue
⚠️ Before Driving
Local pool tournaments can change because of holidays, league playoffs, special events or turnout. Call the room or check its current tournament post before making a long drive.
🎱 Rack 'em and have fun!
