Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for players, captains, and room owners about teams, costs, sessions, finals, and hosting.
General Questions
Section titled “General Questions”How many players can be on a team?
Five-player teams can carry a roster of up to six players. Three-player teams can carry a roster of up to four players.
How much does it cost?
ABL membership is $49 per year (waived first season, a savings of $294 a team!). Weekly team play is $14 per player per league night.
Who can I have on my team?
Teams can use any eligible league members, in any combination, as long as the team follows the roster limits and professional-player restriction. The handicap system is designed to keep matches competitive.
How many sessions are there per year?
The first year may include four sessions. Standard league years have three sessions. Sessions usually run 15-16 weeks.
What game does ABL play?
ABL is currently an 8-ball league. Additional formats may be added in the future.
Finals And Prize Money
Section titled “Finals And Prize Money”Where are the Grand Finals held?
The Grand Finals are held in Orlando, Florida.
How much is the grand prize?
The first-place grand prize is a minimum of $100,000.
How does a team qualify?
Teams earn session points during weekly play. Qualifying teams enter the session playoffs. Teams that qualify through at least one session playoff can compete for a place in the year-end finals.
Does a team get more chances if it qualifies more than once?
Yes. A team that qualifies in two sessions gets two chances to post a qualifying score for the finals. A team that qualifies in all three standard sessions gets three chances.
Room Owners
Section titled “Room Owners”How many teams does a room need?
A room needs 4 teams to sign up for ABL league play.
What tables can be used?
Regular league play can use 3.5 x 7 ft bar tables, 4 x 8 ft tables, or 4.5 x 9 ft tables. The main event finals are played on 3.5 x 7 ft bar tables.
Does the app replace manual match setup?
Yes. The ABL app supports secure payments, schedules, score tracking, live updates, random team and player matchups, and handicap updates every two weeks.
Eligibility
Section titled “Eligibility”How old do players need to be?
Players must be at least 16 years old.
Do players need to be league members?
Yes. A player must be an active league member before playing in league matches.
Are professional players allowed?
No. Professional players are not allowed in the league. The rules define this as including players who compete, or have competed, in professional tournaments, with ABL board review if the player’s status is unclear.
