Overview
- The tournament went ahead on 12 October at the Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick, Northamptonshire, with 256 competitors from nine countries taking part.
- Civil servant Matt Cross won the overall crown after defeating women’s title-holder Mags Blake in the final.
- Organisers introduced airport-style scanners, pocket trays and a large magnet after the 2024 cheating probe, and one entrant was disqualified for attempting to bring a personal conker.
- A parcel of more than 300 high-quality conkers from Windsor Castle was reserved for the finals and supplemented by donations from Italy and France.
- Organisers said they have asked the Prince and Princess of Wales to appoint Prince Louis as honorary patron and are awaiting a reply.