International Championship Past Winners
The International Championship may be a relatively young ranking event, but its roll of honour already reads like a who's-who of the modern game, reflecting its status as one of the most prestigious titles just below the Triple Crown. Looking at past winners by era helps bettors understand the kind of player the event rewards, namely the heavy scorers and strong long-format competitors who thrive over its lengthening rounds and best-of-19 final. This guide frames the history by era rather than chasing the latest result, so it stays useful season after season. Current odds and form live on the sportsbook.
The eras of the International Championship
The event launched in the early 2010s in Chengdu, China, with its inaugural final won by Judd Trump over Neil Robertson, immediately establishing a top-tier pedigree. Through the mid-2010s it settled into the calendar as a marquee China ranking event, with home favourite Ding Junhui among the early champions and a mix of established names lifting the trophy. The competition paused for a stretch around the start of the 2020s before returning, and the modern era has continued to attract the strongest field the tour can offer.
The thread across every era is the same: long matches reward class. Champions here have typically been elite break-builders with the temperament for two-session snooker, which is exactly the profile to prioritise when reading the outright market. For how to act on that, see our outright winner guide and the structure in our format and draw guide.
What the history tells bettors
Past winners are a guide to player profile, not a prediction of the next champion, so treat the roll of honour as context and never assume a former winner is the man to beat. The lesson is durable: the trophy tends to go to players who combine heavy scoring with stamina over distance, and a strong China record is a recurring marker. Always defer to the live CasinOnline board for current form, the latest results and prices, since names and odds move every season.
For comparison, the World Championship rewards an almost identical long-format profile, while the Shanghai Masters offers another high-class China event. Sharpen your reads with our how to bet on snooker guide, our frame betting guide and our snooker predictions, then return to the International Championship for the live markets.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the first International Championship?
The inaugural edition was won by Judd Trump, who beat Neil Robertson in the final in Chengdu, China. It set the tone for an event that has consistently attracted the strongest field and is rated among the more prestigious ranking titles below the Triple Crown.
Do past winners predict future results?
No. The roll of honour is useful for understanding the player profile the event rewards, namely heavy scorers who excel over long matches, but it does not predict the next champion. Always check the live CasinOnline board for current form and prices before betting.