In the 1980s, snooker gained popularity in the UK and began to spread throughout the world. The game of snooker, a game of skill, has become a global sport, and many young players are coming onto the professional scene. The UK Professional Snooker Championship has grown to be a very prestigious tournament. This tournament is the end of the year's major. It's held in November and Dezember, and has a huge prize pool. It is a good way to get in to 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. Since then it has been moved to the Guild Hall of Preston and Barbican Centre of York. It has since become one of the most beloved snooker tourneys.
This is the final major tournament of the year and many players want to win the UK championship. In the event's history four of the 10 top players have failed to make it past the first round. The format is very entertaining, with lots of games and a fairly short format. You can buy tickets online and the broadcast is on BBC and Matchroom Sport. The UK Championship 2022 will be held at the Barbican Centre in York on the 9th and 10th of December, and there is a huge prize pool. It will be streamed online on BBC and tickets are available starting at PS5 up to PS80.
In the UK, snooker is a popular sport, and it has a vibrant amateur scene. Ronnie O'Sullivan is one of the most prominent snooker player in the country. In the last year, the latter has won the event two times. Mark Selby was also the winner of the World Snooker Championship. It is very popular in China. A number of young Chinese prospects are now entering professional snooker. Ding Junhui, one of the most loved players in the game, is also a popular figure. Ding Junhui has won 12 ranking tournaments. He is attracting a large following in China. He believes that the World Championship final will be watched by 100 million Chinese fans.
Mark Selby is the current World Snooker champion and has won two UK Championships. He also holds three masters titles. He is one the youngest players to have won all three major tournaments. 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. Although the event is short in length, it features a lot of games. It has been held at many venues, including the Barbican Centre and Telford International Centre. It has been broadcast on Discovery+, Matchroom Sport, BBC and Matchroom Sport. The prize pool is huge, and many players target the event as the world's top ranking event.