The cream of Indian snooker stars, including 27-time IBSF World Champion Pankaj Advani who has clinched the last three titles in succession, will be the star attraction in the prestigious CCI Snooker Classic 2026, which is set to commence at the iconic Cricket Club of India’s Wilson Jones Billiards Hall from March 6, 2026.
The tournament will start with the qualifying rounds, which will be played over three stages. Sixteen winners from the third stage will earn the right to challenge the 16 seeded player in the fourth stage, the main knockout draw.
With a total prize pool of ₹13.5 lakh, the tournament promises intense competition across first three stages. The knockout round promises to witness sensational battles for supremacy. The champion will earn a purse of ₹3.5 lakh, while the runner-up will receive ₹1.75 lakh.
The finals are slated to be played on March 22.