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2017 World Snooker China Open

Date: March 27-April 2 - 10 am

Venue: Beijing University Students' Gymnasium

Price: 110-385 yuan

The 2017 World Snooker China Open will be held at the Beijing University Students' Gymnasium from March 27 to April 2. The China Open is the longest running event of the current world ranking competitions staged in China, dating back to 2005. That year it was won by Ding Junhui, 18, who beat Stephen Hendry in the final. The tournament being staged in Beijing brings 64 players from around the world to the Chinese capital. The 2016 event was won by Judd Trump, who beat Ricky Walden in the final.