Jack Lisowski will return to the scene of his greatest triumph next month at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast as snooker's biggest names compete for the Alex Higgins Trophy at the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open.
The draw for the tournament, which runs from October 18-25, is out now and as ever it's packed with legends of the sport as well as up-and-coming stars.
Lisowski beat Judd Trump 9-8 in a dramatic final last year to land his first ranking title, and those inside the arena will never forget the emotional moments when he celebrated with the trophy.
There's still time to book tickets for this year's event and to be a part of the magic inside the Waterfront, which is recognised by players and fans as one of the best venues on snooker's global circuit.
Book tickets from just £16.50 here. To see the draw visit the World Snooker Tour website now.
The first three days, October 18, 19 and 20, are an incredible opportunity to see the best players on the planet, and there are all-day tickets from just £28. Matches to look out for include:
Sunday 18 October
1pm
Jack Lisowski v qualifier
Not before 2pm
Mark Selby v qualifier
7pm
Neil Robertson v qualifier
Not before 8pm
Shaun Murphy v qualifier
Monday 19 October
1pm
Wu Yize v qualifier
Not before 2pm
Ronnie O'Sullivan v qualifier
Kyren Wilson v qualifier
7pm
Judd Trump v qualifier
Not before 8pm
John Higgins v qualifier
Tuesday 20 October
10am
Mark Williams v qualifier
1pm
Mark Allen v qualifier
Not before 2pm
Zhao Xintong v qualifier
Looking back on his success, Lisowski said:
“Belfast was incredible. The crowd was so good all week. It was such an amazing place to do it. I didn’t realise it would have been anything like that. When I won it all came out. I had no control over my body. Watching it back now, it is the greatest feeling I’ve ever had and the greatest achievement. I think it was worth the wait."
Trump added: "We go to a lot of places but the Waterfront Hall is definitely one of the best venues on the tour and everyone is always excited to play in the event.”
The qualifying rounds run from September 13-16 in Leicester. Players in action in the qualifiers, battling for spots in Belfast, will include Northern Ireland's Jordan Brown and Fergal Quinn, Cork's Aaron Hill and Leone Crowley, former World Champion Luca Brecel and legend Jimmy White.
The BetVictor Northern Ireland Open will be screened by TNT Sports.
