SNOOKER'S biggest names will return to Llandudno next year when Venue Cymru stages the Cazoo Tour Championship.
The town played host to the kings of the baize from 2015 to 2019, then the tournament was postponed when the Covid-19 pandemic started in 2020.
World Snooker Tour (WST) now plans to return to Llandudno for one of the biggest events on the calendar, from March 28 to April 3 in 2022.
“While we have kept our tour going over the past year by staging events in England, we are excited to now be planning to go back to all of the locations we love around the UK, particularly Llandudno on the beautiful North Wales coast," a A WST spokesperson said.
"The town had become a favourite location for many of the players and they will all be striving to qualify for this outstanding tournament and the chance to head back to Venue Cymru.
“Events in Llandudno have always attracted packed crowds and no doubt the fans will look forward to another chance to experience snooker’s unique atmosphere."
Judd Trump will look to get back to winning ways in front of the crowds after lockdown restrictions on live audiences.
The Cazoo Tour Championship will be the third and final event in the Cazoo Series and will feature an elite field of the top eight players on the 2021/22 one-year ranking list.
Only the very best players in form through the season will qualify for this prestigious event, which receives extensive live television coverage on ITV.
Neil Robertson won the title last season, with a 10-4 final victory over the 2019 champion Ronnie O’Sullivan. Others in the field included Judd Trump, Mark Selby and John Higgins.
WST has led UK sports in the post-lockdown return of live audiences and will continue to work closely with the UK Government on Covid-19 regulation.
It said all necessary precautions will be taken at events to minimise the risk of virus transmission.
Tickets will be on sale from 10am on Friday, May 28 with a half price opening offer for selected rounds during the tournament from March 38-31. Additionally, Venue Cymru will be hosting season tickets for 30 customers.
For more information and to book, visit the WST website.
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