Players compete at the Fuzhou leg of China Billiard Clubs Professional League (CBL). [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Fuzhou leg of the 2026 China Billiard Clubs Professional League (CBL) kicked off on June 3 at the Gui'an International Grand Theatre in Lianjiang county, Fuzhou, East China's Fujian province.

The league runs from May to December and features eight domestic clubs, including Red Panda and Jusslion, competing in both snooker and Huacai billiards. The Fuzhou-based Little Panda club is making its debut in the CBL.

The opening ceremony features traditional dance performances. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The competition consists of three stages: a group stage, knockout rounds, and the finals. Teams are divided into two groups for home-and-away round-robin matches during the group and knockout stages, while the finals will be held in a centralized tournament format involving all eight teams.

Events include 15-red snooker and Huacai 16-ball formats, with men's singles, men's doubles, mixed doubles, and mixed team competitions. A total of 432 matches is scheduled during the season.

Matches will be streamed on platforms including Douyin, Bilibili, and CCTV Video, allowing viewers across the country to follow the Fuzhou competition.