World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025: Schedule and results as Jimmy White and Ken Doherty get dumped OUT of competition

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THE World Snooker Championship may be over, but fear not, the World Seniors is here to fill the void!

16 players, including multiple legends of the sport, will compete for the iconic crown at the Crucible.

Jimmy White taking a shot during a snooker match.

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Last year, Brazil’s Igor Figueiredo made history by becoming the first player from outside of Europe to lift the prestigious World Seniors trophy.

The 47-year-old beat Ken Doherty 5-2 in the blockbuster final, and he returned to the Crucible as defending champion this week.

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‘The Darling of Dublin’ was once again in the field, looking to secure a unique Grand Slam by adding the World Seniors crown to his World Professional, World Amateur and World Under-21 titles.

But he suffered a shock first round exit.

SunSport brings you all the information ahead of the huge tournament.

When is World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025?

The World Seniors Snooker Championship got underway on Wednesday, May 7. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, May 11. The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield will host.

What TV channel is the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 and can it be live streamed?

The World Seniors Snooker Championship will be broadcast live on Channel 5. You can live stream the event for FREE via the Channel 5 website/app. Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for frame-by-frame coverage of the World Seniors.