THE prestigious Champion of Champions snooker event takes place in Leicester for the first time this year.

A star-studded list of players are heading to the Midlands, including world No1 and reigning champion Mark Williams.

Xi'an Grand Prix 2025 - Day 6Mark Williams lifted the title last yearCredit: Getty

The Welsh icon took home the £150,000 winner’s cheque last year, .

failed to qualify as he has not won a competition since the World Grand Prix in January 2024, with only winners of significant tournaments in the last year being invited to take part.

When is the Champion of Champions 2025?

  • The action got underway on Monday, November 10.
  • The final takes place on Sunday, November 16.
  • Leicester’s Mattioli Arena is the venue for the first time.

How to watch the Champion of Champions 2025

  • Fans in the UK can watch for FREE.
  • ITV4 are showing all of the action.
  • Their streaming platform ITVX allows you to watch on the go.
  • will have a live blog to keep you up to date with all the scores and news throughout the week.

Xi’an Grand Prix 2025 schedule

Monday, November 10
Group Two

  • Shaun Murphy 1-4 Lei Peifan
  • Judd Trump 4-1 Bai Yulu
  • Judd Trump 6-2 Lei Peifan

Tuesday, November 11
Group Three

  • Kyren Wilson 4-3 Jack Lisowski
  • Mark Allen 0-4 Zhao Xintong
  • Kyren Wilson 5-6 Zhao Xintong

Wednesday, November 12
Group One

  • Mark Williams 4-0 Alfie Burden
  • Mark Selby 4-0 Stephen Maguire
  • Mark Williams 5-6 Mark Selby

Thursday, November 11
Group Four

  • Neil Robertson 4-1 Tom Ford
  • John Higgins 4-3 Xiao Guodong
  • Neil Robertson vs John Higgins

Friday, November 12
Semi-finals

  • Zhao Xintong vs Judd Trump

Saturday, November 13

  • Mark Selby vs TBC

Sunday, November 14

Final