The game of snooker has been popular in the UK since the 1980s. It then began to be played all over the world. Snooker is a skill-based game that has grown in popularity and many new players are joining the professional ranks. The UK Professional Snooker Championship became a prestigious event. It is the last major tournament for the year. It's held in November/December, with a large prize pool. This is a great way to enter the World Snooker Championship.
In 1977, Tower Circus, Blackpool hosted the first UK Championship. The event was limited to professional snooker participants in the UK. It has since been moved to both the Guild Hall in Preston as well as the Barbican Centre (New York). It has quickly become one the most popular snooker events.
It is the final major tournament in the year, and many players would love to win it. The event has seen four exits from the top 10 in the history of the event. The format is interesting because it features a lot more games than it does a shorter format. It can be viewed on BBC and Matchroom Sport. Tickets are also available online. The UK Championship 2022 takes place at York's Barbican Centre on 9 and 10 December. There is also a huge prize pool. It will air on BBC Online, and tickets start at PS5 or PS80.
The UK's snooker scene is vibrant and popular. Ronnie O'Sullivan (Mark Selby) and Mark Selby are among the top snooker pros. In the past year, O'Sullivan has won the event twice. The World Snooker Championship was also won by Mark Selby. The event is popular in China as well. Many young Chinese players are starting to enter professional snooker. Ding Junhui is a very popular player around the globe. He has won twelve ranking tournaments and is enjoying a huge fan base in China. He has claimed that 100 million Chinese fans will watch the World Championship final.
Mark Selby is currently the World Snooker Champion and has won two UK Championships. He also holds three masters titles. He is one of the youngest players to win all three major tournaments, and is the sixth player to win the tournament more than once. He is currently World number 1, and has won the WEPF eight world championship in pool.
The UK Championship, which takes place in November and December, is one the most popular tournaments. The format of the event is quite short and includes a few games. It's been held at a variety of venues including the Barbican Centre (NY), the Guild Hall (Preston), and Telford International Centre. It has been broadcast by Discovery+ and Matchroom Sport as well as the BBC. It is a huge event with a large prize pool. Many players see it as the top event in the world.