Mark Selby rolled back the years with a magnificent 10–8 victory over Judd Trump to win the 2025 UK Championship at the Barbican Centre in York. It was Selby’s third UK title following previous triumphs in 2012 and 2016, his 25th ranking crown overall, and his first Triple Crown success since the 2021 World Championship—confirming one of the most remarkable late-career renaissances in the sport’s history.
Selby was imperious in the opening session, storming into a 5–0 lead that appeared to put the final beyond doubt. But Trump, as only he can, mounted a stunning fightback. The world number one clawed his way back from 7–2 down to 9–8, raising the prospect of one of the greatest comebacks in Triple Crown history. Selby, however, found one final gear when it mattered most—a pressure break of 69 in the final frame left Trump needing snookers and sealed a famous victory.
The victory gave Selby his 10th Triple Crown title, making him only the fourth player in history—after Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan—to reach that landmark. For Trump, it was another agonising final defeat in a season where ranking titles have so far eluded him.
The tournament was notable for a record 12 Chinese players reaching the last 32, further evidence of the sport’s global growth, while Liam Pullen compiled his maiden 147 break to add to the event’s drama. The UK Championship remains snooker’s premier pre-Christmas showpiece, and the 2025 edition more than lived up to its billing.
Key facts:
Venue: Barbican Centre, York
Dates: 29 November – 7 December 2025
Final score: Mark Selby 10–8 Judd Trump
Winner’s prize: £250,000 (Triple Crown ranking event)
