Event Info
The Tradition
Although evidence dates the game of billiards back to the fifteenth century, the first billiards tournament wasn't put on record until 1878. Billiards seems to have been on an increasingly fast and growing track ever since but no tournament in recent history had been as popular as the twelve year competition held through 1972 at Johnson City, Illinois. Get billiard enthusiasts reminiscing about great players, great tourneys, great games, great memories, and they yearn for those two weeks at Johnson City that drew the world's best players competing in all the games.
General conversation, a desire to return to tradition, and rapid word of mouth resulted in advanced commitment from players to the first Derby City Classic. The success of the tournament, the glowing accolades from players, and their determination to return to The Derby City Classic, proves that not only was it a sorely missed and legendary tradition immediately re-established with the Derby City Classic, but new traditions and legends were born.
The Venue
Caesars Southern Indiana Casino and Hotel: Caesars Casino and Hotel Southern Indiana, voted one of the Best Casino Hotels by CitySearch.com and MSN, rivals the best in the industry! Boasting 503 luxurious rooms and suites, this legendary hotel is accented with a fitness center, Aroma Café & Bar, and an indoor pool.
Special rate of $119 per night
The Hotel Special rate cut off date is January 5th, 2020
None can match the legendary Caesars Southern Indiana brand of great dining, great gaming, great service, and the best comps!
Caesars Southern Indiana
11999 Casino Center Drive SE
Elizabeth, IN 47117
Phone: 1-866-766-2671
Please Support The Event by Staying at Caesars Southern Indiana Casino Hotel.
Spectator Info and VIP Seating Chart
9 Day Event Pass
VIP $185.00
VIP TV $240.00
3 Day VIP Finals Pass
Jan. 28th, Jan. 29th, and Jan. 30th
VIP $105.00
General Admission $100.00
Daily Admission AM
General Admission $6.00
VIP $10.00
Daily Admission PM
General Admission $9.00
VIP $15.00
Spouse wrist band $50 (must purchase player entry)
Finals
General Admission $15.00
VIP $25.00
VIP & VIP TV Seats Are Non Refundable And Non Transferable
Tickets will be held at DCC Office located in Caesars Casino of Southern Indiana and can only be retrieved by the cardholder with the original credit card of purchase and a valid photo ID with signatures such as a state ID, driver's license or passport. Tickets will be available starting January 21st, 2020. Thank you for your order and see you at the 22nd Annual Derby City Classic presented by Caesars Southern Indiana Casino and Hotel.
THE 23rd Annual Derby City Classic presented by Caesars Southern Indiana
2021 Event Schedule at Caesars Southern Indiana
Ring Games & Mini-Tournaments (subject to change)
- Late sign-ups (if fields are not full) 4 pm-10 pm
- Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 5 pm-12 am
- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
- Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
- Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 9 am-10 am
- Players Meeting 12 pm
- 9-BALL BANK DRAW Immediately Following Players Meeting
- Play begins (9-Ball Bank) 1 pm
- DIAMOND Bigfoot 10-Ball Challenge TBD
- 9-Ball Bank match play continues 5 pm-12 am
- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
- Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
- Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 9 am-10 am
- 9-Ball Bank match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
- 9-Ball Bank match play continues 5 pm-12 am
- DIAMOND Bigfoot 10-Ball Challenge TBD
- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
- 9-Ball Bank Mini 12 am
- Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
- Practice time for 9-Ball Bank & One Pocket players 9 am-10 am
- Players Meeting (One Pocket) 12 pm
- ONE-POCKET DRAW Immediately Following Players Meeting
- 9-Ball Bank match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
- Play begins (One Pocket) 1 pm
- DIAMOND Bigfoot 10-Ball Challenge TBD
- One-Pocket match play continues 5 pm-12 am
- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
- Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
- Practice time for One Pocket players 9 am-10 am
- One-Pocket match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
- DIAMOND Bigfoot 10-Ball Challenge Finals 9 pm
- Semi-Finals (9-Ball Bank) 7 pm
- One-Pocket match play continues 5 pm-12 am
- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
- Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
- Practice time for One Pocket players 9 am-10 am
- One-Pocket match play resumes 11 am-5 pm
- One-Pocket match play continues 7 pm-12 am
- One-Pocket Mini 12 am
- Finals 9-Ball Bank 9 pm
- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
- Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
- Practice time for One Pocket & 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
- Players Meeting 12 pm
- 9-BALL DRAW Immediately Following Players Meeting
- One-Pocket match play resumes 11 am-5 pm
- Play begins (9-Ball) 1 pm
- 9-Ball match play continues 7 pm-12 am
- Semi-Finals (One-Pocket) 7 pm
- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
- Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
- Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
- 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
- 9-Ball match play continues 5 pm-12 am
- Finals (One-Pocket) 9 pm
- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
- Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
- Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
- 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
- 9-Ball match play continues 5 pm-12 am
- Bank Ring Game ($3000 added) 8 pm
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- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
- 9-Ball Mini 12 am
- Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
- Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
- 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-3 pm
- Semi-Finals (9-Ball) 7 pm
- Finals (9-Ball) 9 pm
- Thank You’s 10 pm
- Awards Ceremony (9-Ball Bank, One-Pocket
- 9-Ball & All Around Champions) 10:30 pm
- Tables available for rental (end of tour play)
What the people say about the Derby City Classic:
"The Derby is the most exciting event I have ever attended. Action, Action, Action. These Derby City Classic Guys sure do know how to put on a show!"
Brady Behrman, Virginia Beach, Virginia
"The Derby is the most exciting event I have ever attended. Action, Action, Action. These Derby City Classic Guys sure do know how to put on a show!"
Brady Behrman, Virginia Beach, Virginia
"I've been going to the DCC since 1999 when it started. The players are the best in the world. Stadium style seating let's you get right near the matches. Playing with the pros and the best road players available in Banks matches, One Pocket matchines, and 9 Ball matches; everything is possible. If you want 10 days of POOL, if you want to play, if you want to experience the GAME, if you want to see the VERY best, the DCC can certainly accomodate."