Jack Lisowski Will Welcome First Child in January 2027
The professional snooker player plans to pause his tournament schedule to be in Brazil for the birth.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Pregnancy
Professional snooker player Jack Lisowski is expecting his first child in January 2027. He intends to miss tournament play during that time to be with his fiancée, Bela, in Brazil.
Why it matters
Prioritizing family milestones like the arrival of a first child requires planning around professional commitments, especially for athletes with demanding international travel schedules. Lisowski has decided that being present for this birth takes precedence over his participation in snooker events early next year.
Lisowski, who is 35, won the Northern Ireland Open in October 2025 before becoming engaged in December 2025. The couple shared their pregnancy news and held a gender reveal in Brazil in August 2026.
The players
Jack Lisowski
A 35-year-old professional snooker player with a 15-year career.
Bela
The fiancée of Jack Lisowski who will be giving birth to their first child in Brazil.
The details
The couple announced their news after a gender reveal event in Brazil involving their dog, which brought blue balloons to disclose the baby's gender. While Lisowski remains committed to his professional career, he hopes to return to the circuit in time for the Masters tournament in January 2027 despite the travel required for the birth.
Timeline
March 2025: Lisowski's father passed away.
October 2025: Lisowski won the Northern Ireland Open.
December 2025: Lisowski became engaged to Bela.
August 2026: The couple announced the pregnancy.
January 2027: The baby is due to be born.
The Home Front
Professional athletes are increasingly formalizing leave for family milestones, marking a departure from traditional expectations of unbroken seasonal play. This shift reflects broader industry trends where personal life logistics are weighed equally against tournament participation.
When expecting a child, review your upcoming calendar to identify major professional or personal commitments that may conflict with the due date. Establishing these priorities early, as Lisowski has done, helps ensure both personal and career expectations are managed.
The takeaway
Balancing international professional commitments with a growing family requires clear communication and advance planning. Keep your primary care provider's contact information readily accessible as the due date approaches to stay prepared for any schedule changes.
Further reading
For more on managing life milestones while balancing home responsibilities, visit our Pregnancy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Metro.
