World Snooker Tour Championship: Elite Showdown

0:00On March 30th, the World Snooker Tour Championship kicked off this Monday in Manchester for the third year running in Manchester Central. It started at 1pm with World No. 1 jet Trump facing Northern Ireland's Mark Allen and Barry Hawkins up against Tebchaya Unnu, who just won the world open by beating Ronnie O'Sullivan last week. This elite showdown features the top 12 players from the season's rankings, spanning 19 matches over the week, all building to the final on. Sunday, April 5th, defending champ and four-time World Winner John Higgins breaks off against Mark Williams on Tuesday, March 31st. You got heavy hitters like World Champion Zau Shantong, Mark Selby, who Higgins edged out here last year, plus Sean Murphy, Neil Robertson, and Mark, Allen lighting up the table. It's a straight-up showcase of Snooker's finest, drawing crowds to the city center for top-tier action. Adding to the buzz, the World Snooker Championship is locked in to stay at Sheffield's crucible, keeping that tradition alive up north.

1:02Tickets started just 25 pounds, making it one of the best deals for premium sports, and the official fanzone in the foyer is free entry even, without a seat. If you're near Manchester, snag a spot and catch these cues clashing, pure skill on display that keeps the green by is glowing.