Some of the greatest names in snooker history will gather in Sheffield this week for the World Seniors Championship, held at the Crucible.
The likes of Stephen Hendry, Jimmy White, Ken Doherty and Dennis Taylor will all be in action, with White defending the title he won for the first time at the Crucible last year.
The whole event is being shown by the BBC as the legendary names battle it out for glory just days after Ronnie O’Sullivan won his sixth World Championship in the same venue.
WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson said: ‘It is always such a treat to see snooker’s grand masters reappear at the Crucible Theatre. Few could forget the great sporting moments and entertainment these former champions have given us.
‘The WPBSA strategy is to grow a sport for all, from aspiring juniors, elite amateurs, professional tour players through to the incredible entertainment of the ROKiT World Seniors Tour. Snooker is a sport for life, and I would like to thank ROKiT Phones, our broadcasters, and partners for the opportunity to add this great event and tour to our group.’
When is the World Seniors Snooker Championship?
The event runs from 19-22 August at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
How to watch the World Seniors Snooker Championship
The tournament will be shown on the BBC red button, iPlayer and on the BBC website.
Coverage is 1pm-4pm and 7pm-10pm each day except Saturday which is midday-3pm and 7pm-10pm.
Details on how to watch the event outside the UK are available here.
World Seniors Snooker Championship schedule
Wednesday 19 August
1pm
Ken Doherty vs Rodney Goggins
Aaron Canavan vs Leo Fernandez
7pm
Jimmy White vs Joe Johnson
Patrick Wallace vs Darren Morgan
Thursday 20 August
1pm
Wayne Cooper vs Gary Filtness
Michael Judge vs Dennis Taylor
7pm
Stephen Hendry vs Nigel Bond
Tony Knowles vs Peter Lines
Friday 21 August
1pm
Hendry/Bond vs Canavan/Fernandez
Cooper/Filtness vs Judge/Taylor
7pm
Doherty/Goggins vs Wallace/Morgan
White/Johnson vs Knowles/Lines
Saturday 22 August
1pm – Semi-finals
7pm – Final
World Seniors Snooker Championship prize money
- Winner: £25,000
- Runner-up: £10,000
- Semi-finalist: £7,500
- Quarter-finalist: £3,000
- Highest break: £1,500
World Seniors Snooker Championship odds
5/2 Ken Doherty
4/1 Nigel Bond
5/1 Michael Judge
5/1 Jimmy White
6/1 Peter Lines
10/1 Darren Morgan
12/1 Stephen Hendry
12/1 Leo Fernandez
16/1 Patrick Wallace
25/1 Rodney Goggins
50/1 Aaron Canavan
80/1 Gary Filtness
100/1 Wayne Cooper
200/1 Tony Knowles
200/1 Dennis Taylor
200/1 Joe Johnson
Odds courtesy of Betfair
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