SEVERAL legends will dust off their cue sticks as the World Seniors Snooker Championship returns for the 2025 edition!
Igor Figueiredo overcame last year’s odds to lift his first-ever seniors title in Sheffield.
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The Brazilian icon dumped defending champion and British hero Jimmy White out of the competition before going on to beat Ken Doherty 5-2 in a thrilling final.
And Figueiredo will be back in action with a mission to defend his Sheffield crown.
But the reigning champ is set to face a lot of tricky customers once again.
SunSport can reveal who is playing at this year’s mouthwatering event.
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Who is playing in the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025?
Fans will get to see the likes of defending champion Igor Figueiredo, English legend Jimmy White and Malta’s greatest ever snooker player, Tony Drago.
But they’ll also be a golden ticket player who is yet to be confirmed.
Here is the full list of names that are set to feature this year:
- Igor Figueiredo
- Jimmy White
- Tony Drago
- Ken Doherty
- Joe Perry
- Fabio Luersen
- Dominic Dale
- Craig Steadman
- Wayne Townsend
- Aaron Canavan
- Andrew Norman
- Charl Jonck
- Gerard Greene
- Tony Knowles
- Hassan Kerde
- Golden ticket tbc
When is the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025?
The World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 will get underway on Wednesday, May 7.
This is just TWO days after the conclusion of the World Snooker Championship, which sees Chinese star Zhao Xintong take on Welshman Mark Williams in the final.
Sadly, the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 only runs for five days, finishing on Sunday, May 11.
Crucible Theatre in Sheffield is the chosen venue as is the case every year.
What has been said?
There had been doubts about whether the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 would remain at The Crucible.
But the questions have been answered and it is positive news.
Chairman of World Seniors Snooker, Jason Francis said “It’s great news to confirm our Championship will be staying in Sheffield at the Crucible.
“Our strategic partnership with the council allows the World Seniors Snooker to showcase everything that is great about Sheffield.
“This year as well as repeating our Seniors of Sheffield Day we are running a Business and Youth of Sheffield Day alongside our work with Sheffield Hallam University.”