The draw for the 2023 Champion of Champions is complete where UK Champion and World Grand Prix winner Mark Allen is set to open the event against World Senior’s champion Jimmy White, live on ITV4 and broadcasters worldwide from the Bolton Stadium Hotel, University of Bolton Stadium.
Ronnie O’Sullivan will begin his title defence of the Champion of Champions on Wednesday 15th November in the opening match of Group One against either the winner of the International Championship, or Six-Red world champion Ding Junhui if the International winner has already qualified for the event. Four-time world champion John Higgins faces Shoot Out winner and recent Northern Ireland Open runner-up Chris Wakelin in the other match in Group One.
World champion Luca Brecel’s Champion of Champions campaign begins on Tuesday 14th November against the European Masters winner Barry Hawkins. After qualifying with victory in the British Open last month, Mark Williams will face Welsh Open champion Robert Milkins in the second match in Group Two.
Judd Trump will be looking to continue his recent hot streak in Bolton, after snapping up the English Open, Wuhan Open and Northern Ireland Open in October. The Ace in the Pack takes to the green baize on Thursday 16th November against the World Women’s champion Baipat Siripaporn. Meanwhile Championship League Snooker Ranking winner Shaun Murphy lines up against Scottish Open winner Gary Wilson.
Following the tournament opener between Mark Allen and Jimmy White, World Championship runner-up and WST Classic winner Mark Selby faces German Masters champion Ali Carter to round out the first afternoon session.
The top four seeds, defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan, world champion Luca Brecel, Masters champion Judd Trump and UK champion Mark Allen were all drawn into individual groups. The following four seeds were then assigned to the corresponding groups. The remainder of the field were drawn randomly to complete the draw for the 2023 Champion of Champions.
Tickets start from £15 a session with fans also offered the opportunity to experience one of snooker’s finest spectacles in VIP from £110. VIP includes front two row seats, a two course meal, free programme on arrival, drinks vouchers, access to the practice table viewing area and much more.
Action is live from 12:45pm daily on ITV4 in the UK with fans in China able to watch on Rigour. You can find full details of all international broadcasters and how to watch in your territory here.
Draw and Match Schedule
Monday 13th November | Group Four | 1pm – Group Semi-Finals (Best of 7)
Mark Allen vs Jimmy White
Mark Selby vs Ali Carter
7pm – Group Final (Best of 11)
Tuesday 14th November | Group Two | 1pm – Group Semi-Finals (Best of 7)
Luca Brecel v Barry Hawkins
Mark Williams v Robert Milkins
7pm – Group Final (Best of 11)
Wednesday 15th November | Group One | 1pm – Group Semi-Finals (Best of 7)
Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Ding Junhui or International Championship winner
John Higgins vs Chris Wakelin
7pm – Group Final (Best of 11)
Thursday 16th November | Group Three | 1pm – Group Semi-Finals (Best of 7)
Judd Trump vs Baipat Siripaporn
Shaun Murphy vs Gary Wilson
7pm – Group Final (Best of 11)
Friday 17th November | 7pm | Semi-Final (Best of 11)
Group Two Winner vs Group Three Winner
Saturday 18th November | 7pm | Semi-Final (Best of 11)
Group One Winner vs Group Four Winner
Sunday 19th November | 1 pm (Afternoon Session), 7pm (Evening Session) | Champion of Champions final (Best of 19)
Please be aware that the schedule is subject to change following the International Championship.
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