Champion of Champions 2026: Schedule in IST & Draw
By Azam, Founder & product lead · Published · Updated
Sixteen title winners, four group nights and a final that ends after midnight in India. Here is every session converted to IST, checked against the World Snooker Tour and snooker.org.
TL;DR: The 2026 Champion of Champions runs from 9 to 15 November at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester. In India, each group night starts at 6:30 pm IST, the second match follows at about 8:30 pm and the group final starts at 12:30 am the next morning. The semi-finals start at 12:30 am IST on 14 and 15 November, and the best-of-19 final starts at 6:30 pm IST on Sunday 15 November. Mark Selby is the defending champion and the winner gets £150,000.
When and where is the Champion of Champions 2026?
The Champion of Champions is a 16-player invitational event for players who won significant titles over the past year. The 2026 edition runs from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 November at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, England, with £150,000 to the winner. Mark Selby is the defending champion after beating Judd Trump in the 2025 final.
What time are the matches in India?
Every group night has three matches. The first starts at 13:00 GMT (6:30 pm IST). The second starts when the first ends, which snooker.org estimates at about 8:30 pm IST. The two winners then meet in the group final at 19:00 GMT, which is 12:30 am IST the following morning.
| Night (IST) | 6:30 pm IST | About 8:30 pm IST | 12:30 am IST (next day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 9 Nov | Mark Selby v Alfie Burden | Barry Hawkins v Chris Wakelin | Group final |
| Tue 10 Nov | Neil Robertson v Panchaya Channoi | Judd Trump v Jak Jones | Group final |
| Wed 11 Nov | Shaun Murphy v Ronnie O’Sullivan | Wu Yize v Chang Bingyu | Group final |
| Thu 12 Nov | Zhao Xintong v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh | Kyren Wilson v Ali Carter | Group final |
| Fri 13 Nov | — | — | Semi-final 1 |
| Sat 14 Nov | — | — | Semi-final 2 |
| Sun 15 Nov | Final, first session | — | Final, second session |
The 12:30 am sessions fall after midnight in India: the Friday semi-final starts at 12:30 am on Saturday 14 November, and the final’s second session at 12:30 am on Monday 16 November.
How does the Champion of Champions format work?
The 16 players are split into four groups of four, one group per night. Each group plays two best-of-7 matches, and the winners meet in a best-of-11 group final. The four group winners go through to best-of-11 semi-finals, and the final is best of 19 frames over two sessions.
- Group matches: best of 7 frames (first to 4).
- Group finals and semi-finals: best of 11 frames (first to 6).
- Final: best of 19 frames (first to 10), across an afternoon and an evening session in Leicester.
Which nights should Indian fans plan around?
Monday opens with the defending champion, Mark Selby, against Alfie Burden. Tuesday has Panchaya Channoi, the World Women’s champion, against Neil Robertson. Wednesday’s first match is Shaun Murphy against Ronnie O’Sullivan, and Thursday closes the groups with Zhao Xintong against Thepchaiya Un-Nooh and Kyren Wilson against Ali Carter. All four first matches start at 6:30 pm IST, when most Indian clubs are at their busiest.
Where can you watch the Champion of Champions?
snooker.org lists every match as streamed, on ITV, YouTube and other platforms. What is available in India depends on broadcast rights, so check the World Snooker Tour’s official channels before the night. Many fans watch together at their local club; our directory lists clubs by city with timings and directions.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Champion of Champions 2026 start in India?
The first match starts at 6:30 pm IST on Monday 9 November 2026, with Mark Selby against Alfie Burden.
What time is the Champion of Champions final in IST?
The first session starts at 6:30 pm IST on Sunday 15 November. The second session starts at 12:30 am IST on Monday 16 November.
Is any Indian player in the 2026 Champion of Champions?
No. None of the 16 players in the 2026 draw is from India.
How much does the Champion of Champions winner get?
£150,000, according to snooker.org’s 2026–27 calendar.
Sources
- World Snooker Tour: Champion of Champions groups (4 Nov 2026)
- World Snooker Tour: Selby beats Trump to become Champion of Champions (16 Nov 2025)
- snooker.org: Champion of Champions 2026 schedule
- snooker.org: 2026–27 calendar (venue and prize money)
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