The 1987 Mercantile Credit Classic was the eighth edition of the professional snooker tournament which took place from 2–11 January 1987.

The tournament was played at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire.

Only five of the leading 16 seeded players reached the last-16 including defending champion Jimmy White and Steve Davis[1] In the first semi-final Jimmy White beat Dean Reynolds in the deciding frame after fluking a red and then making a break of 74.

[2] Steve Davis beat Stephen Hendry 9–3 in the second semi-final.

[3] Defending champion Jimmy White made it to the final again but lost to Steve Davis in another 13–12 result.