Snooker FAQs | York Barbican

Event FAQS: Betway UK Snooker Championships

22 Nov 2019

The Betway UK Snooker Championship is back at York Barbican, with the finest snooker players in the world once again competing to become this year's champion.

With only a few days to go until the tournament begins, we’ve created a quick round-up of things you need to know about the event.

WHEN IS THE BETWAY UK SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP TAKING PLACE?

Tuesday 26 November 2019 – Sunday 8 December 2019.

HOW CAN I BOOK MY TICKETS?

Tickets are available now by clicking here. You can also book tickets by visiting our box office, or by calling 0203 356 5441. For all booking information, please click here.

HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST?

Tickets range from £6.25 to £88.40.

HOW MANY TICKETS CAN I BOOK?

You can book up to 8 tickets at one time.

CAN I MAKE A GROUP BOOKING?

Yes, please get in touch with our box office by emailing [email protected].

WILL ANYMORE TICKETS BE RELEASED?

It is unlikely that we will release any more tickets for sold-out sessions, however, if more tickets become available, they will be released online and we will announce this through our social media channels.

WHAT IF I HAVE ACCESSIBLE REQUIREMENTS?

Please email our box office team on [email protected], or call our accessible booking line on 01904 600 031.

IS THERE ALLOCATED SEATING?

Seating is unreserved for all sessions until the semi-finals, meaning you can sit wherever you choose. 

For the semi-finals & final sessions, all seats are allocated seating. All parts of the auditorium provide a great view and this makes it easier for customers, as well as helps us to manage the space effectively.

WHAT IF I CAN NO LONGER ATTEND?

Tickets for this event are non-refundable, however, if you have booked tickets through Ticketmaster you can resell your tickets through their fan-to-fan resale ticket exchange.

To find out more details, please click here.

DO YOU HAVE A WAITING LIST?

We do not operate waiting lists. If any more tickets become available, they will be released online and we will announce this through our social media channels.

WHAT CAN I BRING INTO THE VENUE?

We advise all customers to read our list of prohibited items before arriving at the venue, as items such as backpacks, large bags and umbrellas and liquids will not be allowed into the venue.

IS THERE FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE?

Selected hot food, snacks and drinks will be available to purchase inside the venue. 

WHAT TIME DOES EACH SESSION END?

There is no set finishing time for each session, and sessions can be quite long depending on how each session is going.

HOW DO I KNOW WHO IS PLAYING IN EACH SESSION?

You can view the full draw on the World Snooker website by clicking here, or simply follow our social media for updates throughout the competition.

IS THE BETWAY UK SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIPS SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?

This is an all-ages event, however, all children under the age of 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.