The 2011 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool will be staged in Manila, Philippines at the SM City North EDSA.

This will be the third year the tournament has been held in the city following wins for Filipino duo EFren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante in 2009 and China's Li Hewen and Fu Jianbo last year.

Taking place from Tuesday, September 6 to Sunday, September 11, the $250,000 event will feature 32 two-player teams from 31 countries competing for pool's most prestigious team prize.