British Open (snooker)
The Centaur in Cheltenham has hosted the tournament since 2023 | |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Centaur |
| Location | Cheltenham |
| Country | England |
| Established | 1980 |
| Organisation(s) | World Snooker Tour |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £502,000 |
| Winner's share | £100,000 |
| Recent edition | 2025 |
| Current champion | Shaun Murphy (ENG) |
The British Open is a professional snooker tournament, established in 1980 and held as a ranking tournament from 1985. Originally known as the British Gold Cup, the event has had various sponsors and venues over the early years, until the 2005–06 season where it was initially dropped. The "FA Cup-like" flat draws format was introduced in 1990 from the last 32 stage of the event and has differentiated itself from the other regular knock-out events; the unique format was retained when the tournament is reinstated from the 2021–2022 season, where draws in every round of this event are now randomised.
The tournament currently awards the Clive Everton Trophy, named after the popular commentator. The reigning champion is Shaun Murphy who won his first title in 2025. The record for the most titles is held by Englishman Steve Davis with five, one ahead of Scots Stephen Hendry and John Higgins.