The draw for the 2025 UK Championship has been made, with the main stages getting underway at the Barbican in York on Saturday.

The qualifiers began in Wigan on Saturday and are yet to finish, with the final field confirmed late on Thursday night.

Then all eyes are on York as the world’s top 16 take on the 16 players who have come through the gruelling qualification process.

World number one Judd Trump is the defending champion this year after his victory over Barry Hawkins in last year’s final.

The Ace gets the tournament underway on Saturday afternoon with a very tasty tie against former winner Stephen Maguire.

Ronnie O’Sullivan gets his campaign underway on Tuesday afternoon and has a tricky test against Zhou Yuelong.

Last year’s world champion, Kyren Wilson, takes on the highe

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