UK Championship 2020

The 2020 UK Championship (officially the 2020 Betway UK Championship) was a professional snooker tournament, that took place from 23 November to 6 December 2020 at the Marshall Arena, in Milton Keynes, England. The event was the first Triple Crown and fifth ranking event of the 2020–21 snooker season. The tournament was played behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions. The event was broadcast by the BBC and Eurosport and featured a prize fund of £1,009,000 with the winner receiving £200,000.

The defending champion was Ding Junhui, who defeated Stephen Maguire 10–6 in the 2019 final. However, Ding lost 5–6 to David Grace in the second round.

Both Kyren Wilson and Stuart Bingham made maximum breaks in the first round of the event. On 28 November, Trump became the fourth player to make 750 career centuries, during his last-64 match against Dominic Dale. Later in the tournament, on 4 December, Robertson also completed his 750th century break in his quarter-final defeat of Mark Selby.

Neil Robertson won the title beating Judd Trump 10–9 in the final. At 9–9 Trump missed a simple final pink when only needing the pink and black to win the title, Robertson then potted the pink to win his third UK Championship.

The UK Championship 2020, one of the most prestigious events in the snooker calendar, showcased the finest talents in the sport from December 5 to December 13, 2020. Held at the iconic Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, this tournament brought together a star-studded lineup of players competing for the coveted title and a significant prize fund.

As part of the Triple Crown series, the UK Championship attracted both seasoned professionals and rising stars, all vying for glory in a format that tested their skills, strategy, and mental fortitude. The tournament featured a knockout format, with matches played in a best-of-11 and best-of-19 frames, culminating in a thrilling final that captivated snooker fans around the world.

The event was marked by remarkable performances, with players delivering stunning breaks and nail-biting finishes. The atmosphere, though impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, was electric as fans tuned in from home to witness the drama unfold. The UK Championship 2020 not only highlighted the resilience of the sport during challenging times but also celebrated the rich history and tradition of snooker in Great Britain.

In the end, the tournament crowned a deserving champion, adding another chapter to the illustrious history of the UK Championship and further solidifying its status as a highlight of the snooker season.