The 2021/22 snooker season was only recently signed into the record books, but focus is already turning to the new campaign.
Eyes are already drawn to the World Championship, with many wondering whether Ronnie O’Sullivan will defend the crown to secure a record eighth title. But there’s a lot of snooker to be played before the title is handed out on May 1.
O’Sullivan is already plotting a bit of practice with some exhibition events in Singapore but for others the focus will be on the opening event of the season – the Championship League which gets underway on June 28.
It is not to everyone’s taste, but the Championship League is a ranking event and as such is a key focus for many players who are a little further down the ranking list.
Between the Championship League and World Championship there is an expanded schedule with increased prize money, and the key dates are below.
EUROPEAN MASTERS, AUGUST 16-21
The first snooker tournament of the season will take place in Germany, where Fan Zhengyi will look to defend the title he won in Milton Keynes.
BRITISH OPEN, SEPTEMBER 26 TO OCTOBER 2
The British Open returned to the calendar last season after a 17-year absence. Mark Williams won the title despite playing some pretty ropey snooker at times. He will be back in Milton Keynes to defend the crown.
