Tour Championship (snooker)
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The Tour Championship is a professional snooker tournament first held in 2019. The event features the twelve (previously eight) highest ranked players on the one-year ranking list, which reflects prize money won at ranking events since the beginning of the season. The Tour Championship is the third and final tournament in the Players Series, following the World Grand Prix and the Players Championship. The event features a prize fund of £380,000, with the winner receiving £150,000. The tournament is broadcast by ITV Sport in the United Kingdom and Eurosport across the rest of Europe. The reigning champion is Mark Williams, who won the 2024 Tour Championship with a 10–5 win over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final.
Tournament information | |
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Venue | Manchester Central |
Location | Manchester |
Country | England |
Established | 2019 |
Organisation(s) | World Snooker Tour |
Format | Ranking event |
Total prize fund | £500,000 |
Recent edition | 2024 |
Current champion | Mark Williams (WAL) |