The groups are now confirmed for the 2025 Sportsbet.io Champion of Champions, where defending champion Mark Williams will begin his title defence in Group One at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena.
Taking place from 10th to 16th November, the event once again promises a thrilling week of world-class snooker as 16 of the sport’s finest compete for one of the most prestigious titles on the calendar.
Group One
Mark Williams
Mark Selby
Stephen Maguire
Alfie Burden
Group Two
Judd Trump
Shaun Murphy
Lei Peifan
Bai Yulu
Group Three
Kyren Wilson
Mark Allen
Zhao Xintong
Jack Lisowski
Group Four
Neil Robertson
John Higgins
Xiao Guodong
Tom Ford
Defending champion Mark Williams headlines Group One as he looks to defend his crown against four-time World Champion Mark Selby, former UK Champion Stephen Maguire, and World Seniors Champion Alfie Burden, in what promises to be a thrilling group stage in Leicester.
Group Two features World No.1 Judd Trump and Masters Champion Shaun Murphy, joined by Scottish Open Champion Lei Peifan and Women’s World Champion Bai Yulu, who continues to make history on the big stage.
Group Three brings together former World Champion Kyren Wilson, reigning World Champion Zhao Xintong, English Open Champion Mark Allen, and recently crowned Northern Ireland Open winner Jack Lisowski, in one of the tournament’s most unpredictable sections.
Group Four includes three-time UK Championship winner Neil Robertson, four-time World Champion John Higgins, back-to-back Wuhan Open Champion Xiao Guodong, and Shoot Out Champion Tom Ford, ensuring another high-quality contest in the group stages.
Group dates and match order will be confirmed following the conclusion of the International Championship.
Tickets for the 2025 Sportsbet.io Champion of Champions are available now from just £15 per session. With limited seats remaining for the semi-finals and final, fans are encouraged to book early to secure their place for one of the season’s most anticipated events.
Don’t miss your chance to see snooker’s elite go head-to-head for the prestigious Champion of Champions title, live at the Mattioli Arena, Leicester. Purchase your spectator ticket here.
The 2025 Sportsbet.io Champion of Champions will be broadcast live on ITV in the UK, Rigour in China, and Viaplay across Scandinavia, Iceland, and the Netherlands, with additional international broadcast partners to be announced soon.
