Inaugural English Disability Snooker Championship to be Held in August

The English Partnership for Snooker and Billiards (EPSB) has today announced the launch of an all-new national championship open to people with disabilities across England.

The English Disability Snooker Championship will be held for the first time during the weekend of 23-24 August 2025 at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds. The iconic venue will be a lead partner of the event, alongside renowned soft drinks producer Britvic.

Since its acquisition by Concept Taverns in 2022, the Northern Snooker Centre has undergone significant renovations, including the installation of modern disability access to the venue and snooker area, as well as all-new disability toilet facilities.

The event will also be supported by World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS), which has provided opportunities for players around the world to play snooker competitively for the past ten years.

The Event

The English Disability Snooker Championship will see national champions crowned across a range of disability classification groups established by WDBS over the past decade.

To be held over two days, Saturday will see group matches staged across up to eight classification groups, with the knockout rounds to conclude during the Sunday. If necessary, group matches may be concluded on Sunday morning, with a Challenge Cup to be held later in the day for players who fail to progress to the knockouts.

Please note that for the event to be played in two days, the maximum number of players to be included within a single round robin group will be five. For example, should one classification group have six entries, the group stage will consist of two groups of three, as opposed to one group of six.

“A weekend to remember”

Nigel Mawer QPM, EPSB Chairman and WDBS Chairman said: “We are delighted to be able to announce the launch of the English Disability Snooker Championship today.

“The international growth of disability snooker over the past decade has seen the WDBS Tour reach new heights and is crucial to the ongoing goal of seeing our sport restored to the Paralympic Games.

“However, we also recognise the need for a recognised and prestigious English Disability Snooker Championship, which sits alongside our range of national Championships offered across a range of ages, as well as women’s and billiards competitions.

“I would like to thank the Northern Snooker Centre and Britvic for their invaluable support without which this event would not be possible. This investment from established companies both within and outside of our sport is crucial to the continued growth of disability snooker.

“I have no doubt that this event will become an important fixture on the annual calendar and that with the support of our partners this will be a weekend to remember for everyone involved.”

Victoria Hatton, Managing Director, Concept Taverns said: “We are incredibly proud and excited to host the first ever staging of the English Disability Snooker Championship here at the Northern Snooker Centre in August, a groundbreaking event that celebrates inclusivity and talent in our sport.

“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and showcasing the resilience and skill of these remarkable players.

“We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the organising committee for entrusting us with this honour. Thanks to the recent improvements and enhancements to our facilities, we are now equipped to host an event of this scale and significance. We are thrilled to play a part in this historic moment and hope it inspires more people to embrace snooker as a sport for everyone.”

How to Enter

Entry for the English Disability Snooker Championship will open on 1 July 2025 via the WPBSA SnookerScores website.

All players will be required to take out an EPSB Disability Membership for the 2025/26 season, which will be available for no cost from 1 July 2025.

Learn more about the disability classification profiles recognised by WDBS at their website.