Champion of Champions snooker 2024: Schedule, results, live stream, TV channel as Ronnie O’Sullivan battles in Bolton

SNOOKER fans are being spoilt once again as the 2024 Champion of Champions returns THIS Monday – and the world’s best will be in action.

Due to its lucrative format, this competition has quickly established itself as one of the most popular tournaments in the calendar.

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Mark Allen is the defending Champion of Champions title holder[/caption]

And Northern Irish star Mark Allen will be determined to retain his crown after defeating World No 1 Judd Trump 10-3 in last year’s thrilling final.

Two-time champion Neil Robertson and other multiple winners such as John Higgins and Shaun Murphy are all set to feature.

However, Ronnie O’Sullivan is inevitably a hot favourite to clinch the title especially as he is the most successful player in the competition’s history, winning a staggering four titles.

But The Rocket has refused to commit to appearing in the tournament after his shock early exit at the International Championship

When is the Champion of Champions snooker 2024?

• The 2024 Champion of Champions is scheduled to get underway on Monday, November 11 before concluding on Sunday, November 17.
• Afternoon sessions are set to start at 1pm GMT, whereas the evening sessions will take place from 7pm GMT.
• Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton is the chosen venue for this iconic tournament and it can host approximately 28,723 spectators.

What TV channel is the Champion of Champions snooker 2024 on and can it be live streamed for FREE?

• The entire tournament will be shown LIVE on ITV4 in the UK.
• Fans also have the option to stream the action for FREE on ITV X via any compatible mobile or tablet device.
• Alternatively, SunSport will provide daily coverage of the competition through our LIVE blog.

What is the Champion of Champions snooker 2024 format?

The Champion of Champions format is effectively a straight knockout event.

However, the first four days are completed with two opening round matches held in the afternoon session which is what makes it unique.

Then the winners of those games, face each other in the evening session with the victor progressing to the semis.

• Last 16: Best of 7 frames
• Quarter-finals: Best of 11 frames
• Semi-finals: Best of 11 frames
• Final: Best of 19 frames (across two sessions)

Eight players have been seeded while the other positions were determined on world ranking places and title winners from the past 12 months.

Champion of Champions 2024 schedule and results

Monday, November 11

Last 16

Mark Allen (1) v Igor Figueiredo

Gary Wilson (8) v Jak Jones

Mark Selby (4) v Shaun Murphy

Ronnie O’Sullivan (5) v Xiao Guodong

Kyren Wilson (3) v Luca Brecel

Mark Williams (6) v Bai Yulu

Judd Trump (2) v International Championship winner or next highest ranked player*

Ali Carter (7) v Neil Robertson

*If the winner of the 2024 International Championship has already qualified, the highest non-qualified player on the world rankings list will be invited.