Snooker Tickets On Sale For Telfords UK Championship

Tickets are now on sale for snooker's second-biggest ranking tournament, the UK Championship, which returns to the Telford International Centre in December.

Tickets start at just £5 and can be booked by calling 01952 561700 or visiting www.worldsnooker.com/uk

It's one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, a tournament with a history  covering 32 years and a trophy lifted by many of snooker's great names.

Shaun Murphy edged out Marco Fu 10-9 in last year's dramatic final, and the Sale-based cueman looks in good form as he builds towards his title defence, having reached the semi-finals of last week's Roewe Shanghai Masters.

Battling Murphy for the coveted title will be the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Mark Selby and Betfred.com World Champion John Higgins. The world's top 16 players as well as 16 qualifiers are due to compete at Telford, in the event which runs from December 5 to 13.

Fans are advised to book their seats early, as tickets for certain sessions have sold out quickly since the event moved to Telford in 2007. 

The International Centre, Telford booking line is open from 9am - 01952 561700