The Champion of Champions tournament is set to kick off with star players like Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump headlining the 2023 draw. Luca Brecel, Mark Selby, and Mark Allen are among other high-profile participants, promising an exciting competition in Bolton.
The Champion of Champions draw consists of 16 players who have earned accolades on various tours over the past 12 months. Ronnie O’Sullivan, holding the title, has clinched victory an unprecedented four times. In the previous year’s final, The Rocket triumphed over Judd Trump, and many anticipate a strong challenge from this dynamic duo again this year.
Champion of Champions 2023 TV Coverage & Watch Online
Snooker fans can watch Champion of Champions 2023 on ITV Sport, the official broadcaster of the 2023 Champion of Champions. For global fans, different streaming options are available, with full coverage details accessible on the official Champion of Champions website.
For thoise fans who want to watch Champion of Champions live from anywhere in the world can watch it on ITVX app, using ExpressVPN.
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Trump secured his first Champion of Champions title two years ago, joining three other former champions in the 2023 draw. John Higgins, Shaun Murphy, and Mark Allen are seasoned competitors who know what it takes to succeed.
Prize Money
The championship offers an impressive top prize of £150,000, ranking among the most lucrative in the calendar. The event operates as a straight knockout, with Matchroom Sport, for marketing purposes, dividing each quarter into groups featuring miniature “semi-finals” and “finals” across the initial four days.
Notable Absences & Newcomers in 2023
Neil Robertson, Stuart Bingham, and Kyren Wilson, will be absent from this year’s championship, creating opportunities for others to shine.
The newcomers and returning players in the 2023 draw, including Baipat Siripaporn, Chris Wakelin, Gary Wilson, and Zhang Anda, who earned his spot with a recent victory at the International Championship.
Daily Schedule Breakdown
| Day | Match | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Mark Allen vs Jimmy White | 1pm |
| Mark Selby vs Ali Carter | 3pm (NB) | |
| Allen/White vs Selby/Carter | 7pm | |
| ————- | ————————————– | ———— |
| Tuesday | Luca Brecel vs Barry Hawkins | 1pm |
| Mark Williams vs Robert Milkins | 3pm (NB) | |
| Brecel/Hawkins vs Williams/Milkins | 7pm | |
| ————- | ————————————– | ———— |
| Wednesday | Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Zhang Anda | 1pm |
| John Higgins vs Chris Wakelin | 3pm (NB) | |
| O’Sullivan/Zhang vs Higgins/Wakelin | 7pm | |
| ————- | ————————————– | ———— |
| Thursday | Judd Trump vs Baipat Siripaporn | 1pm |
| Shaun Murphy vs Gary Wilson | 3pm (NB) | |
| Trump/Siripaporn vs Murphy/Wilson | 7pm | |
| ————- | ————————————– | ———— |
| Friday | Winner of Group 2 vs Winner of Group 3 | 7pm |
| ————- | ————————————– | ———— |
| Saturday | Winner of Group 1 vs Winner of Group 4 | 7pm |
| ————- | ————————————– | ———— |
| Sunday | TBC vs TBC | 1pm and 7pm |
Champion of Champions 2023 Draw and Players Lineup
- 2013: Ronnie O’Sullivan
- 2014: Ronnie O’Sullivan
- 2015: Neil Robertson
- 2016: John Higgins
- 2017: Shaun Murphy
- 2018: Ronnie O’Sullivan
- 2019 Neil Robertson
- 2020: Mark Allen
- 2021: Judd Trump
- 2022: Ronnie O’Sullivan
