British Seniors Open Trophy Unveiled in Derby

Jason Francis, the Chairman of World Seniors Snooker (WSS), was in Derby on Friday as a guest of the City Partnership Board to promote the upcoming British Seniors Open.

A speech was given before the unveiling of the new British Seniors Open trophy which players including Jimmy White, Ken Doherty and Stuart Bingham will compete for at Vaillant Live this Christmas. Among those in attendance were Derby MP’s Catherine Atkinson and Baggy Shanker as well as Nadine Peatfield, the Leader of Derby City Council.

Jason Francis said “It’s great to feel the support and enthusiasm of the whole city around the return of tournament snooker after such a long time. As well as unveiling the trophy, we discussed initiatives around aging population and how we can make this a Derby event for Derby people. Tickets are already selling well and we are hoping the people of the city will be grabbing them as stocking fillers for their loved ones and surprising them on Christmas morning!”

The British Seniors Open will take place at Vaillant Live on 26-28 December 2025 and be shown live on Channel 5.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased here