Mosconi Cup

The Mosconi Cup is an annual nine-ball pool tournament contested since 1994 between teams representing Europe and the United States.

First staged in 1994 by Sky Sports and Matchroom Sport as an exhibition event to increase public awareness of pool in the United Kingdom, the Mosconi Cup was named to commemorate the legacy of American pool player Willie Mosconi, who died in 1993.

No women appeared after the initial event, although Kelly Fisher in 2021 called on organizers to reinstate female players.

[2] In the event's early years, professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan, Jimmy White, Alex Higgins, and Steve Davis all competed on Team Europe.

Most U.S tournaments taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada other than in 2024 event being held in Orlando, Florida.

Earl Strickland of the United States became the oldest player to participate in the Mosconi Cup at 61 years old, in 2022.

The record for the most Mosconi Cup wins is 9, held jointly by both USA's Earl Strickland and Johnny Archer.