29th Annual Iowa State Pool Players Association Tournament

Date
Apr 2 - 6, 2025
Venue
Iowa Events Center
Location
Halls B & C
Doors Open
7:00 AM

Wednesday | Apr. 2 11:00 AM
Thursday | Apr. 3 8:00 AM
Friday | Apr. 4 8:00 AM

Saturday | Apr. 5 8:00 AM
Sunday | Apr. 6 8:00 AM

Event Details

ISPA is a non-profit organization that organizes and conducts the ISPA Tournament. There are approximately 190 pool tables and over 2,300 individual entries. Our total prize package for the winners is over $185,000 in 2025.

The event continues to grow and is one of the largest state pool tournaments in the United States. Events range from 8 Ball, 9 Ball, Team events, 10 Ball, and Jack & Jill events for all players, men and women. Skill levels range from Elite players to Open players.

There is also a Billiard Education Foundation qualifier tournament for junior players from the Midwest. The ages range from 11 to 18. This event has continued to grow with over 45 juniors participating in 2024.

To qualify, you must play in a qualified ISPA league, have six nights of shooting in a year, and pay a $15 sanction fee. Our membership continues to grow every year with over 5,400 players.

Our event is open to the public. We have bleachers in both Halls to accommodate spectators, a bar, and concessions.

Know Before You Go

Parking at the Iowa Events Center

Parking is available at the Iowa Events Center with entrances off 3rd Street and 5th Avenue. Learn more about parking at the Iowa Events Center. Test Answer

Plan your stay

With 13,000+ sleeping rooms, Greater Des Moines offers hotels and bed and breakfasts with top-notch amenities to make for a restful night during your stay. Whether you’re staying downtown or making a short trip from one of our surrounding areas, you’re sure to have a comfortable experience. To book your stay, visit the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau.

About Des Moines

Des Moines is centrally located, in the heart of Iowa. It is a city that makes it easy to see, do, and experience more. Whether you’re visiting for an amazing concert or learning the tricks of the trade at a national convention, there is so much to do while you’re here. For more information about Des Moines, visit the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau.