English Under-16 Championship

The English Under-16 Championship is the national snooker championship for players aged under 16 and has been won by several future professionals during its history.

2026

• 11-12 April 2026 – Landywood Snooker Club, Walsall

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Tournament Information

Open to all EPSB members under the age of 16 on the 31st December 2025, the 2026 English Under-16 Snooker Championship will be played and completed during one weekend.

The closing date for entries is: Friday 3 April at 12:00pm GMT

The draw will be carried out on the morning of the event and will be open.

The championship is groups, followed by knockout. The format is as follows: 

• Group stage – Best of 3 Frames
• First Knockout Round – Best of 5 Frames
• Last 16 – Best of 5 Frames
• Quarter-Finals – Best of 7 Frames
• Semi-Finals – Best of 7 Frames
• Final – Best of 9 Frames

*Please note the format is subject to change dependent on entry numbers

Dress Code

• Up to and including the semi-finals: Level 3 
• Final: Level 4 

Entry Fees and Prize Money

• Entry: £20
• Winner: £400
• Runner-Up: £200
• Semi-Finalists: £100
• Quarter-Finalists: £50

Previous Winners

2025 – Shaun Liu – Report / Results

2024 – Vladislav Gradinari – Report / Results

2022 – Stan Moody

2020 – Paul Deaville

2019 – Paul Deaville

2018 – Ryan Davies

2017 – Hamim Hussain

2016 – Taylor Fish

2015 – Mark Lloyd

2014 – Lewis Gillen

2013 – Nico Elton

2012 – Shane Castle

2011 – Liam Clark

2010 – Joel Walker

2009 – Sam Craigie

2008 – Sam Craigie

2007 – Jack Lisowski

2002 – Gary Wilson