The year of 1870 included challenge matches in the table-top cue sports of pool disciplines and English billiards.
The following notable challenge matches took place in 1870.
| Date(s) | Tournament | Location | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Cue of the United States | USA (New York City) | John Deery defeated Cyrille Dion, 1,500–1,492 | [1] | ||
| USA (New York City) | A. R. Rudolphe defeated Cyrille Dion, 1,500–1,485 | [2] | |||
| USA (New York City) | Cyrille Dion defeated A. R. Rudolphe, 1,500–1,479 | [3] | |||
| USA (New York City) | Cyrille Dion defeated A. R. Rudolphe, 2,001–1,592 | [4] |
A number of matches took place on a challenge basis which are recognised as the equivalent of the world professional championship of billiards.[5]
| Date(s) | Tournament | Location | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (London) | William Cook defeated John Roberts Sr., 1,200–1,083 | ||||
| UK (London) | John Roberts Jr. defeated William Cook, 1,000–522 | ||||
| UK (London) | John Roberts Jr. defeated Alfred Bowles, 1,000–752 | ||||
| UK (London) | Joseph Bennett defeated John Roberts Jr., 1,000–905 |