The following table outlines the results for the ranking and the invitational events.

In February 1980, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) accepted the application of Tony Knowles to become a professional from the 1980–81 season, and rejected Eugene Hughes and Ian Williamson.

[3] Dave Martin won the 1980 Professional Ticket Event.

[4] Jim Rempe became a professional in 1980 and played in the 1980 World Challenge Cup but he did not participate in a singles event until the 1985 Matchroom Trophy.

[5][6] Knowles, White, and Martin all made their World Snooker Championship debuts at the 1981 edition.