It was Basildon cueman Bingham who took a slender 5-4 advantage into the final session, after a keenly contested afternoon of snooker. The first Champion of Champions final pitted 2013 World Champion and now six-time Crucible king O’Sullivan against winner of the 2012 Premier League Bingham. Here is a look back at all seven of the finals so far…Ģ013 – Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-8 Stuart Bingham

The event, which brings together tournament winners from the preceding 12 months, came down to a deciding frame in 20 and never fails to produce thrilling action and high quality snooker. In a short timespan the Champion of Champions has established a rich history and vast prestige since the inaugural running of the competition in 2013. 'We’ve seen great crowds for this event over the years and the final always sells out months in advance.Next week sees snooker’s elite Champion of Champions event take place for the eighth time, with the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes playing host to the showpiece invitational event from November 2nd to 8th. 'Having 16 players who are all tournament winners guarantees the very best players will be in Milton Keynes next November playing for one of the most prestigious titles on tour. “This is a great chance for people in the area to see world-class snooker on their doorstep. Matchroom Multi Sport COO Emily Frazer said: “The Champion of Champions has become one of the must-see events of the snooker season and we are thrilled to be bringing it to the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. “We host hundreds of events every year, and are constantly working to bring more flagship events to the venue in the near future to add to the Rammstein concert that we have next June, as well as the 2022 Commonwealth Games where we will be hosting rugby sevens, judo and wrestling.” 'A great chance' “We are, however, in discussions with the event organisers about the tournament returning to the Ricoh Arena in the future.

“Unfortunately next year’s Champion of Champions tournament is unable to take place inside the Ericsson Indoor Arena due to a clash with another event booked at the Ricoh Arena.

A Ricoh Arena spokesperson said: “We are proud to have played a part in the growing success of the Champion of Champions tournament over the past seven years.

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