Halo, renowned for its cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions which are changing the way IT services are delivered globally, has become title partner of snooker’s World Championship for the first time.
The 2025 Halo World Championship will run from April 19th to May 5th at the iconic Crucible in Sheffield, as 32 of the best players on the planet battle for the famous trophy. One of the greatest events in sport, the 17-day tournament will be watched by 500 million viewers on BBC, TNT Sports, Eurosport, CCTV5, WST Play and many other platforms worldwide.
World Snooker Tour is thrilled to join forces with Halo as we share their ambition to build lasting partnerships founded on trust and mutual success.
A privately owned, founder-led team, Halo builds ITSM, PSA and CRM software products which go far beyond providing a quick fix, with a people-first approach. Within the industry, Halo has built a reputation as a pioneer of efficiency and performance.
Halo is proud of its current partnerships in top tier global sport with the McLaren Formula 1 Team as well as Premier League football club Ipswich Town and is now set to collaborate with snooker’s greatest event for the first time.
With a history dating back to 1927, the World Championship has been staged at the Crucible since 1977. Kyren Wilson won the title for the first time last year, beating Jak Jones in the final, and will be defending the title next month against an array of all-time greats.
The qualifying rounds of the Halo World Championship run from April 7th to 16th, with 16 players going through to be drawn against the top 16 seeds at the Crucible.
Peter Wright, Chief Commercial Officer of WST, said: “We are excited to work with Halo for the first time as they are one of the UK’s fastest growing companies in recent years with an incredible development rate. As one of the fastest growing sports worldwide, we share many of their values, particularly the drive to innovate in the digital sphere and to build products which people love. We are both on a highly ambitious journey.
“The World Championship is such an incredible event which reaches so many people and always creates amazing storylines. I am sure Halo will enjoy learning about our sport and its power to inspire fans, while we look forward to learning more about the Halo way.”
Paul Hamilton, Owner/CEO of Halo Service Solutions, said: ‘’Halo is thrilled to be the Title Partner of the 2025 Snooker World Championship, joining forces with a tournament renowned for its incredible drama and the extraordinary skill of its players. As a brand that thrives on innovation and excellence with ITSM (Enterprise Service Management), PSA (Professional Services Automation) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions, Halo is excited to support an event with such a rich history and massive appeal to fans of all ages around the world.
"The 2025 World Championship promises to be an unforgettable spectacle, and Halo is proud to be a part of bringing this iconic event to life for a global audience.’’
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