Snooker stars set for new year return
SNOOKER’S biggest stars will arrive at WV Active Aldersley in February 2023 for the Player’s Championship.
The tournament was staged for the first time in Wolverhampton last season, with Neil Robertson lifting the trophy, coming through a strong field which also included the likes of Ronnie O’sullivan, Judd Trump, John Higgins, and Mark Williams.
The event features a field of elite players, as only the top 16 on the oneyear ranking list earn a place in the line-up. The biggest stars battle throughout the season to climb the rankings and book a place in the draw.
The event takes place between 20-26 February, 2023, and tickets are on sale now, with prices starting from £20.
Fans can take advantage of a 20% discount if they purchase tickets before Friday, October 21, 2022.
Councillor Steve Evans said: “The tournament created a great buzz in the city last season, generating visitor footfall and delivering a real economic benefit to the local economy.
“Many visitors were thrilled to have world snooker on their doorsteps, while others travelled from all over the globe to be here.
“We are delighted that the snooker is returning to the city for a second year, and hope fans take advantage of the discounted ticket offer – I’d encourage everyone to book their tickets as soon as possible because many sessions will sell out fast.
“2022 has been a fantastic year for events in our city – with British Art Show 9 and Commonwealth Games Cycling Time Trial having already taken place and the Darts returning in November. We are excited to start 2023 with another fantastic tournament and hope to see big events like the snooker return in the future.”
WST chairman Steve Dawson said: “This is a fantastic event which always produces snooker of astonishing quality. From the start of the season, players have their eyes fixed on the one-year ranking list as every pound earned counts towards qualification for this Series. We are thrilled to be coming back to Wolverhampton, it’s a superb venue and we had great crowds last season. Fans lucky enough to secure tickets can look forward to seeing the very best players competing for coveted titles.”
For more information and to purchase tickets for each session, visit: https://wst.tv/tickets/2023-playerschampionship/