The UK Championship is a professional snooker tournament held annually in the United Kingdom. It is one of the sport's most prestigious events, part of the World Snooker Tour. The tournament typically takes place in November and features top players competing for a significant prize fund and ranking points. First held in 1977, the UK Championship has a rich history and is known for its competitive format. Matches are played in a best-of-11 or best-of-19 frames format, culminating in a final that showcases the skills of the world's leading snooker players.