Pod
10–15 min total · £8.75 per personQuick direct connection. Follow signs to the Heathrow Pods on Level 2 of the Terminal 5 car park, choose Station B, then follow the green path to the hotel.
Athlete travel
Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Thistle hotel.
Uber
15–30 min total · £20–£35 per carUseful for sharing. Enter Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 as the destination and follow the pickup shown in the app.
423 bus
20–45 min total · lowest costBoard at Terminal 5 bus stands, Stand 6, and get off at Heathrow Park Thistle Hotel. Pay with contactless or Oyster; cash is not accepted.
Walking and Tube
Not recommended / no direct TubeWalking is not advised because of airport perimeter roads. There is no Tube station at the hotel, so use the Pod, Uber or bus.
Hotel assistance: +44 20 7523 5056. If you need assistance or a suitable room, contact the hotel before travelling; the hotel has no lift.
Tournament sponsors
Official partners supporting the World Championships.
Title Partners
Official title partners for the 2026 WPA Blackball World Championships.
Streaming Partner
Official broadcast and streaming partner for the 2026 World Championships.
Merch & Accessories Partners
Official merch and accessories partners.
Venue Partners
Venue support and accommodation partners.
Organisers
Championship organisers and sanctioning bodies.
