Champion of Champions (snooker)
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The Champion of Champions is a professional non-ranking snooker tournament. It was held in 1978 and 1980 and was then revived in 2013 by Matchroom Sport. The reigning champion is Mark Allen, who won the title for the second time in 2023.
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Tournament information | |
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Venue | Wembley Conference Centre (1978) New London Theatre (1980) Coventry Building Society Arena (2013–2019) Marshall Arena (2020) Bolton Whites Hotel (2021–2023) |
Location | London (1978, 1980) Coventry (2013–2019) Milton Keynes (2020) Bolton (2021–2023) |
Country | England |
Established | 1978 |
Organisation(s) | WPBSA Matchroom Sport |
Format | Non-ranking event |
Total prize fund | £440,000[1] |
Recent edition | 2023 |
Current champion | Mark Allen (NIR) |
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The Champion of Champions features winners of World Snooker events over the preceding 12 months, with the field topped up, if necessary, from the current World Rankings. In 2020, the tournament had a prize fund of £440,000, of which £150,000 went to the winner.