The World Snooker Championship returns for 2024 as the best players on the planet go head-to-head for the famous trophy and the hefty pay cheque that comes with it!
That’s right, a huge amount of cash will be awarded to the lucky champion and a fair few quid to those who get to the latter stages of the tournament as well.
The event begins on Saturday, April 20 at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield and runs until Monday, May 6.
You can find all the World Snooker Championship odds on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise, here’s everything you need to know about the prize money on offer this year.
World Snooker Championship 2024 prize money
The prize fund is expected to be unchanged from last year, with the event being the most lucrative of the World Snooker Tour. Last year’s champion Luca Brecel went home with a cheque – novelty-sized – worth a tidy £500,000. Below are the prizes up for grabs at each stage of the tournament.
Winner: £500,000
Finalist: £200,000
Semi-Finalist: £100,000
Quarter-Finalist: £50,000
Second Round: £30,000
First Round: £20,000
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