The 2020 World Seniors Championship was a snooker tournament that took place from 19 to 22 August 2020 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England.

Jimmy White was the defending champion, having won the 2019 event with a 5–3 victory against Darren Morgan in the final.

[2] The 2020 event took place from 19 to 22 August 2020 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England – the location of the World Snooker Championship.

[10][11] Jimmy White was the defending champion, having won the 2019 event with a 5–3 victory against Darren Morgan in the final.

If a player was found to be positive, Ronnie O'Sullivan, the winner of the 2020 World Snooker Championship would have been the first replacement.

[5][17] Jimmy White, Ken Doherty, Darren Morgan and Aaron Canavan all won matches on the first day.

The 2018 winner Canavan defeated Leo Fernandez in a match that finished past midnight, winning 4–3.

[4][18] The second day featured wins by Michael Judge over Dennis Taylor 4–1, Peter Lines completing a 4–0 whitewash over Tony Knowles, and Wayne Cooper defeating Gary Flitness 4–2.

White made three breaks over 60 as he won his match 4–1 over Lines, whilst Doherty defeated Morgan 4–2.

[22][24] The final frame was ultimately not broadcast on the BBC Red Button, as it was replaced by golf highlights.