English 6-Red Championship

The English 6-Red Championship is the national snooker championship for the 6-Red format of the sport that has become increasingly popular in recent years.

Players compete for the Jake Nicholson Trophy, named in honour of the former back-to-back champion who sadly passed away in 2021.

2025

• 22-23 February – Northern Snooker Centre, Leeds
  

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Tournament Information

Open to all EPSB members, the 2025 English 6-Red Snooker Championship will be played and completed during one weekend. 

The closing date for entries is: Friday 14 February at 12:00pm GMT 

The draw will be made on the day of the event. The draw will be open. 

The championship is groups, followed by knockout. The format is as follows: 

• Group stage matches will be the best of 5 frames
• KO matches up to and including the quarter-finals will be the best of 7 frames
  
• The semi-finals will be the best of 11 frames
• The final will be the best of 13 frames

*Please note the format is subject to change dependant on entry numbers

Dress Code

• Saturday: Level 2 
• Sunday (excluding final): Level 3 
• Final: Level 4 

Entry Fees and Prize Money

• Entry: £30
  
• Winner: £300 
• Runner-Up: £150 
• Semi-Finalists: £75
  

International Selection

Please read the EPSB Selection Criteria Policy 2024/25 for information on player selection for international events. 

Previous Winners

2024 – Daniel Womersley – Report / Result

2023 – Ashley Carty – Report / Result

2022 – Sean O’Sullivan – Report / Result

No tournament from 2020-2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic

2019 – Jenson Kendrick

2018 – Brandon Sargeant

2017 – Scott Raper

2016 – Jonathan Bagley

2015 – Jake Nicholson

2014 – Jake Nicholson

2013 – Matthew Lee

2012 – John Astley

2011 – Craig Steadman