2023 Champion of Champions

2023 Cazoo Champion of Champions
Tournament information
Dates13–19 November 2023 (2023-11-13 – 2023-11-19)
VenueUniversity of Bolton Stadium
CityBolton
CountryEngland
OrganisationMatchroom Sport
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£440,000
Winner's share£150,000
Highest break Ali Carter (ENG) (143)
Final
Champion Mark Allen (NIR)
Runner-up Judd Trump (ENG)
Score10–3
← 2022

The 2023 Champion of Champions (officially the 2023 Cazoo Champion of Champions) was a professional snooker tournament that took between 13 and 19 November 2023 at the University of Bolton Stadium in Bolton, England.[1] The 13th edition of the Champion of Champions since the tournament was first staged in 1978, it featured 16 participants, primarily winners of significant tournaments since the previous year's event.

As an invitational tournament, it carried no world ranking points. It immediately followed the 2023 International Championship which ended on 12 November. The winner received £150,000 from a total prize fund of £440,000.

Ronnie O'Sullivan was the defending champion, having defeated Judd Trump 10–6 in the previous final.[2] However, O'Sullivan withdrew from the tournament, citing mental and physical health reasons, and was replaced by Ding Junhui in the draw.[3][4]

Mark Allen won the event, defeating Trump 10–3 in the final.[5][6]

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  2. ^ "Rocket land fourth Champion of Champions crown". World Snooker Tour. 6 November 2022. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Ding replaces O'Sullivan at Cazoo Champion of Champions". World Snooker Tour. 14 November 2023. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  4. ^ Walker-Roberts, James (14 November 2023). "Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'Drained and stressed' snooker star withdraws from Champion of Champions title defence". Eurosport. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
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