UK Snooker Championship: Schedule, Results, Seeds, Prizes, 147s, Viewing Info
The UK Snooker Championship has a rich history of thrilling performances and remarkable achievements. The tournament, which dates back to its inception, has seen a total of 23 maximum 147 breaks across 48 editions, including qualifying rounds for 2025.
Historical Highlights of 147 Breaks
The first 147 break in the UK Championship was made by Willie Thorne against Tommy Murphy in 1987. Since then, several players have joined the elite group of maximum-break achievers.
Notable 147 Breaks
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Achieved a 147 in the final frame of his semi-final match against Mark Selby in 2007.
- Neil Robertson: The only player to score a 147 in a UK Championship final, accomplishing this in 2015 against Liang Wenbo.
- Record Events: The 2012 championship featured a remarkable three 147 breaks by Andy Hicks, Jack Lisowski, and John Higgins.
This season has also been notable, with a record 16 147 breaks recorded. The question remains: which players might add their names to this prestigious list in the ongoing tournament?
Complete List of 147 Breaks
| Year | Players |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Willie Thorne |
| 1992 | Peter Ebdon |
| 1995, 1999 | Stephen Hendry |
| 2000 | Nick Dyson |
| 2004 | David Gray |
| 2007, 2014 | Ronnie O’Sullivan |
| 2008 | Ding Junhui |
| 2012 | Andy Hicks, Jack Lisowski, John Higgins |
| 2013 | Mark Selby |
| 2015 | Neil Robertson |
| 2016 | Mark Allen |
| 2019 | Barry Hawkins |
| 2020 | Kyren Wilson, Stuart Bingham |
| 2021 | Gary Wilson |
| 2023 | Xu Si |
| 2024 | Zhang Anda |
| 2025 | Liam Pullen, Chang Bingyu |
The UK Snooker Championship continues to captivate audiences with its high-stakes matches and the potential for record-breaking performances. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate who will manage to achieve the coveted 147 break next.
