Snooker Shoot Out to return to Blackpool Tower Circus in December 2026 - dates and tickets

The Snooker Shoot Out will return to The Blackpool Tower Circus from December 9 to 12, with tickets now on sale for four days of fast-paced competition.

The unique Taom Shoot Out tournament was previously staged in Blackpool between 2011 and 2015 before making a popular return in 2025. The venue has been widely praised by players and fans, who have considered it the best ever setting for the tournament. Following last year's successful return, the event will once again take place at the iconic Blackpool attraction in 2026.

Unlike traditional snooker tournaments, the Shoot Out features matches lasting a maximum of 10 minutes, with a shot clock in operation throughout every game. Players have only seconds to take their shots, creating a high-pressure knockout format in which every mistake can prove costly.

Fast-paced action at Blackpool Tower

The tournament's short matches and shot clock are designed to keep the action moving, with players under constant pressure to make quick decisions. The format also means that any player can emerge victorious, from established world champions to rising stars looking to make their mark.

With every match capable of producing a surprise, the competition offers a different experience from traditional snooker events. The Shoot Out's return follows widespread demand after its comeback in Blackpool last year, when the venue received acclaim from both competitors and spectators.

The tournament originally ran at Blackpool Tower from 2011 to 2015, building a reputation as one of the event's most recognisable settings before its return in 2025. The 2026 competition will once again bring four days of snooker to The Blackpool Tower Circus, with organisers promising fast-paced action and an atmosphere unlike that of a conventional tournament.

The Taom Shoot Out will run from December 9 to 12, 2026, and tickets are on sale now.