World 3-Cushion Billiards Player Rankings - Top 3C Players

What Is the UMB Ranking?

The UMB (Union Mondiale de Billard) ranking is the official ranking for 3-cushion billiards players competing under the management of the World Billiards Federation (UMB). Globally, there are various billiards federations, but UMB is recognized as the leading organization managing important international tournaments in the 3-cushion discipline.

Players competing in tournaments under the UMB system are awarded points and ranked based on their performance. This ranking is specialized for players who compete under the UMB, where it gathers the world’s top players and hosts internationally prestigious tournaments like the World Championship and World Cup.

UMB’s Point and Ranking System

The UMB’s point system is designed to ensure fairness and transparency for all players. Each player is awarded points based on their performance in official international tournaments. The factors that influence the points include:

• Tournament placement: Players who reach the final rounds or place high in major events like the World Championship earn more points.
• Importance of the event: Tournaments like the World Championship and World Cup have higher point multipliers compared to regional or national competitions.
• Accumulated points: Players retain their points for a certain period. After this period, the points gradually decrease or are removed, depending on UMB’s regulations. This encourages players to maintain consistent performance.
• Bonus points: Players can earn additional bonus points for achieving significant milestones, such as long winning streaks or high scores in a match.

Based on these criteria, UMB aggregates each player’s points and ranks them accordingly. This objective system recognizes and honors the efforts and achievements of 3-cushion billiards players around the world.