Supported by Belfast City Council and Northern Ireland Events Company, The Northern Ireland Trophy, a brand new invitational event to be contested by 20 of the world's leading players, will take place at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast from August 17 to 21.
Eurosport will beam live action from the tournament to 95 million homes in 51 different territories.
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Wallace Browne, said: "Belfast City Council is delighted to be associated with this exciting new tournament, and we look forward to welcoming some of the most well known names in the world of snooker to our city next month.
“I have no doubt that the event will be extremely successful, and look forward to it becoming an annual fixture on our sporting calendar."
