| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Scunthorpe (2017–2018) Crucible Theatre,Sheffield (2019–present) |
| Country | England |
| Established | 1991 |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA (1991, 2010–2016, 2019–present) Snooker Legends (2017–2018) |
| Format | Seniors event |
| Total prize fund | £50,000[1] |
| Current champion |  Alfie Burden (ENG) |
TheWorld Seniors Championship is an invitational seniorssnooker tournament which has been played under different formats. As of 2020 the minimum age is 40, but it was 45 in 2011 and 2012.
The event was first held in1991 with 16 players aged over 40. It took place at theTrentham Gardens inStoke-on-Trent with the sponsorship ofMatchroom. The final was contested between the two highest ranked players, withCliff Wilson defeatingEddie Charlton 5–4 to become the inaugural champion.[2] The event was revived in2010, but the field was reduced to 9 players and was played inBradford.[3] The event was sponsored by Wyldecrest Park Homes, who remained the sponsor until 2012.[2][4]
In2011 event the minimum age for competitors was increased from 40 to 45 years,[5] and it was moved to theEast of England Showground inPeterborough.[6] All matches were best of 3 frames, a 30-second shot clock was introduced after ten minutes of play, and the miss rule was altered soball-in-hand was awarded anywhere on table after the third miss. The field was increased to 16 players, with 12 being invited and four coming through qualifying.[5][7] In2012 the event was moved to theMountbatten Centre inPortsmouth.[8] In2013 the number of qualifying spots was reduced to two,[9] and the event was sponsored by888casino.com.[10]Stephen Hendry became eligible to compete at tournament, because he turned 45 during the2013/2014 season.[11] In the2014/2015 season the event was moved to the second half of the season, and held atCircus Arena inBlackpool.[12] The minimum age for the event returned to 40 years. All formerWorld Seniors Champions andWorld Snooker Champions, who registered for the event, were seeded through to Blackpool, and the remaining places were filled through a qualifying event.[13]
In 2017 and2018 it was held for non-tour players aged 40 or over at the beginning of the year.[14][15]
From 2019 the tournament was opened back up to players on the main tour who were over 40 but ranked outside the top 64 in the world rankings. The tournament was played at theCrucible Theatre inSheffield.
For 2024-25, the minimum age for players on the main tour but outside the top 64 was reverted to 45 years. The minimum age for amateurs was retained at 40 years.
| Name | Nationality | Winner | Runner-up | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy White | England | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Steve Davis | England | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Darren Morgan |  Wales | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Nigel Bond | England | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Aaron Canavan |  Jersey | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Alfie Burden | England | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ken Doherty |  Ireland | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Total: 28 (as of 2025 Championship)
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