Tournaments
The prestige events that shape the snooker season — and the players who conquered them.
World Championship
Est. 1927 · Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
The sport’s oldest and most prestigious title, contested since 1927 and held at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield since 1977. The marathon best-of-35 final is the pinnacle of snooker.
Reigning champion: Wu Yize
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Est. 1975 · Alexandra Palace, London
The invitational showpiece for the world’s top 16, first staged in 1975. Carrying no ranking points but enormous prestige, it is the third jewel of the Triple Crown and a London-crowd favourite at Alexandra Palace.
Reigning champion: Kyren Wilson
View all champions →UK Championship
Est. 1977 · Barbican Centre, York
First held in 1977, the UK Championship is the second-biggest ranking event after the Worlds and the second jewel of the Triple Crown, long associated with York’s Barbican Centre.
Reigning champion: Mark Selby
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