EPSB Open Series

The EPSB Open Series was established in 2021 and has seen the creation of a new series of innovative open tournaments accredited by England’s national governing body for snooker.

All competitions are held at affiliated 147 Clubs to ensure consistency of standard and organisation throughout, with a ranking list running throughout the season across all Open Series tournaments.

Entry for all competitions is made via WPBSA SnookerScores.

The entry fee for each EPSB Open Series tournament is just £20.00 and events will be open to all players, whether professional or amateur and of any gender or nationality to promote inclusivity and opportunity. Entries can be made in advance or with cash on the day of the event (please turn up at least 15 minutes before the event start time – this applies to all players).

If a current main tour professional player (with a WST Card) plays an amateur player, the amateur player receives a +18 points handicap each frame.

2024/25

(Always check WPBSA SnookerScores in case of date/venue changes)

Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the start time to register.

Dates and venues to follow…

Tournament Information

EPSB Open Series events are open to all – regardless of playing status or nationality. You do not need to be an EPSB member to play in EPSB Open Series events.

If a current main tour professional player (with a WST Card) plays an amateur player, the amateur player receives a +18 points handicap each frame.

All EPSB Open Series events are randomly drawn on the day. The format is straight knockout throughout, with all rounds the best of five frames.

Players earn ranking points for every frame they win. For full details, please visit here.

Dress Code

‘Normal’ clothes are permitted to be worn. This includes clothes such as T-shirts, jeans and trainers.

However, the following items will NOT be permitted to be worn: sleeveless tops, flipflops, sponsored non-snooker sports top – for example, a football shirt.

Please make sure the clothes you wear are not scruffy or dirty.

Entry Fees & Prizes

Entry: £20 per event

Entries can be made in advance via WPBSA SnookerScores with payment to be made on the day in cash at the venue.

Participating venues will receive 15% of the entry money total for administration and tournament running costs.

The prize money payouts for each event will depend on the number of entries. Following the host venue receiving its admin fee, the payouts will be: 

• 8 entries – winner receives 100% 
• 9-16 entries – winner receives 70%, runner-up receives 30% 
• 17-31 entries – winner receives 50%, runner-up receives 25%, semi-finalists each receive 12.5% 
• 32 or more entries – winner receives 40%, runner-up receives 20%, semi-finalists each receive 10%, quarter-finalists each receive 5% 

Q SCHOOL BONUS

The EPSB will once again fund a 2025 Q School entry to the top ranked player at the end of the season – providing they do not already have a WST card for the 2025/26 professional campaign. If the player in question is ineligible, it will go to the next eligible player in line from the final rankings.

The next 16 ranked eligible players will be invited to a playoff event currently scheduled for Sunday 13 April 2025. The winner of this playoff will also secure a free 2025 Q School place. If any players are ineligible or decline their entry, the next player in line from the final rankings list will be invited. The playoff draw will be seeded with 1 v 16 at the top of the draw and 2 v 15 at the bottom etc.

Please note, the Q School places are for the 2025 event only and cannot be exchanged for monetary value.

PREVIOUS ORDER OF MERIT WINNERS

2023/24 – Jack Bradford

2022/23 – Hamim Hussain

2021/22 – Ryan Davies