Premier League Snooker is one of snooker's most prestigious invitation events, gathering eight of the world's finest players for a head-to-head round-robin league. Unlike the bulk of the professional calendar — where a field of 64 to 128 players battle through qualifying rounds — the Premier League is a closed shop. Invitations go only to the elite, making every fixture a clash between the very best the sport has to offer.
Because no world ranking points are on the line, the Premier League operates with a freedom that ranking events cannot offer. Players can focus entirely on their snooker rather than the mathematics of the world rankings. The format rewards consistency across the league phase rather than a single peak performance, and the travelling multi-venue structure has historically given fans across the country a chance to watch top-tier snooker in their city.
Tournament Format
The Premier League uses a round-robin structure for the league phase, with the top four progressing to the knockout semi-finals and final. Every player meets every other player once, ensuring a full eight nights of elite match-ups before the knockout stages begin.
| Feature | Premier League | Ranking Events |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Invitation only (8 players) | Open to all tour professionals |
| Structure | Round-robin + knockout | Straight knockout |
| Ranking points | No | Yes |
| Field size | 8 players | Typically 64–128 players |
| Typical match length | First to 6 frames | Varies by round & event |
| Venues | Multiple UK cities | Single fixed venue |
Prize Money Breakdown
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Champion | £200,000 |
| Runner-up | £90,000 |
| Semi-finalists (×2) | £45,000 each |
| League stage (per win) | £10,000 |
How to Watch Premier League Snooker
Premier League Snooker is shown exclusively on pay television in the UK. Coverage is on TNT Sports with live streaming available through HBO Max (formerly discovery+).
Unlike the World Championship, Masters, and UK Championship, Premier League Snooker does not receive free-to-air coverage. All matches — league phase and knockout — are behind the TNT Sports paywall. A TNT Sports subscription via Sky, BT TV, or Virgin Media also includes access to HBO Max streaming.
Tournament Records
Past Champions
The Premier League has been dominated by a trio of elite players. Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump, and Neil Robertson have claimed the title in every edition since 2015, with no other player breaking their stranglehold on the event.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Judd Trump | Ronnie O'Sullivan |
| 2024 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | Neil Robertson |
| 2023 | Neil Robertson | Judd Trump |
| 2022 | Judd Trump | Mark Selby |
| 2021 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | Judd Trump |
| 2020 | Neil Robertson | Ronnie O'Sullivan |
| 2019 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | Neil Robertson |
| 2018 | Judd Trump | Mark Allen |
| 2017 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | Mark Selby |
| 2016 | Neil Robertson | Judd Trump |
| 2015 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | Neil Robertson |