1988 Matchroom Professional Championship

The 1988 LEP Matchroom Professional Championship was the third and final edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament which took place between 4 and 9 October 1988 in Southend-on-Sea, England.

1988 Matchroom Professional Championship
Tournament information
Dates4–9 October 1988 (1988-10-04 1988-10-09)
VenueCliffs Pavilion
CitySouthend-on-Sea
CountryEngland
OrganisationMatchroom Sport
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£130,000
Winner's share£50,000
Highest break Steve Davis (ENG) (132)
Final
Champion Steve Davis (ENG)
Runner-up Dennis Taylor (ENG)
Score10–7
1987

The tournament featured eight professional players, all part of Barry Hearn's Matchroom Sport stable. The tournament was won by Steve Davis, who defeated reigning champion Dennis Taylor 10–7 in the final, winning the first prize of £50,000. Davis also won the high break prize of £5,000 for a break of 132.

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