The UMB World Cup is a series, not the single annual world-title tournament. Its season classification and the UMB’s other ranking lists answer different questions; identify the list and edition before quoting a ranking.
Format and scope
The rules dated 15 December 2025, effective 1 January 2026, use 30-point PPPQ/PPQ, 35-point PQ and 40-point Q groups. The 32-player main stage has eight groups of four to 40. The last 16 play knockout to 50. Group matches have equalising innings; knockout matches do not. The clock is 40 seconds. Check an event’s invitation for entry details.
Dated results
| Event | Winner |
|---|---|
| Bogotá 2026 | Myung Woo Cho |
| Ho Chi Minh City 2026 | Frédéric Caudron |
| Ankara 2026 | Myung Woo Cho |
| Porto 2026 | Eddy Merckx |
| Lier 2026 | Myung Woo Cho |
How to read this event
Compare the stage before comparing scores: a 40-point group result and a 50-point final have different endpoints and equalising rules. A loss in a group does not automatically eliminate a player, but neither does the format guarantee a second chance. Record match points, general average and high runs when reading a group table. The season winner is determined by season points, not by winning one named stop.
Calendar checked: 16 October 2026
As of this check, Lier is completed. The official active-events list schedules Yanggu, Korea for 2–8 November and Hurghada, Egypt for 6–12 December 2026. These are scheduled dates, not completed results. Use the official event page again before travel or registration.