Snooker in May 2025: Tournaments, Legends & Newcomers to Watch

May 2025 is shaping up to be a month packed with excitement for snooker fans around the world. From legends returning to the Crucible to aspiring pros fighting for a place on the tour, this month offers a thrilling mix of past, present, and future in the snooker universe.

Here’s your complete guide to the professional snooker tournaments happening in May 2025 — including the highly anticipated Asia Q School.

🏆 World Seniors Championship

📅 Dates: May 7–11, 2025 📍 Location: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England

The World Seniors Championship brings snooker nostalgia to life. Held at the legendary Crucible Theatre, this event features some of the sport’s most celebrated veterans. While it's not a ranking event, it's a fan-favorite and draws attention for its competitive spirit and entertainment value.

Whether you’re reliving golden moments from the past or watching your childhood heroes in action, the Seniors Championship is a can't-miss.

🌍 Helsinki International Snooker Cup

📅 Dates: May 17–18, 2025 📍 Location: Helsinki, Finland

Snooker goes Nordic! The Helsinki International Snooker Cup is helping to grow the sport in Northern Europe. Featuring top-ranked global players and rising European stars, this invitational event offers high-quality play and broadens snooker’s geographic footprint.

Finland is not a traditional snooker hotspot, but this event is changing that fast.

🎯 Q School 1 (UK)

📅 Dates: May 21–26, 2025 📍 Location: Morningside Arena, Leicester, England

Q School is the gateway to professional snooker. Hundreds of hopefuls compete for a handful of prized tour cards that grant entry into WST events for the next two years.

Q School 1 marks the beginning of this journey, and it’s packed with tension, talent, and career-defining moments. Many current stars began their careers right here.

🎯 Q School 2 (UK)

📅 Dates: May 27 – June 1, 2025 📍 Location: Morningside Arena, Leicester, England

If players don’t make it through Q School 1, they get a second shot at glory in Q School 2. The format is the same: knockout matches, high pressure, and only a few tour cards up for grabs. For many, this is the last chance to break into the big leagues.

🌏 Asia Q School

📅 Dates: May 13 - May 24 📍 Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Asia Q School is vital for growing the sport outside of Europe. It mirrors the UK events but is aimed at giving Asian and international players a realistic path into professional snooker.

Countries like China, Thailand, and Pakistan have produced incredible talent, and Asia Q School continues to be a platform for discovering the next big name in the sport. The official location and dates are expected to be confirmed soon by WST.

Why May Matters in the Snooker World

May is more than just a quiet post-World Championship month. It marks:

• A new season launch for the World Snooker Tour.

• The return of legends in the Seniors Championship.

• The discovery of future stars through Q School.

• A push for global reach, with events in Finland and Asia.

This makes May a uniquely balanced month that honors snooker’s past while actively building its future.

If you’re a snooker fan or just getting into the sport, May 2025 is the perfect time to tune in. Between the drama of qualification and the charisma of returning champions, there’s no shortage of stories to follow.

Stay updated, stream the action, and keep an eye out for the stars of tomorrow!