THE 2025 World Snooker Championship is here as the very best cueists on the planet come together for the richest tournament in the calendar.
The Crucible will once again host the prestigious event, which has been running since 1927 and never fails to deliver drama.
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Last year, Kyren Wilson lifted the iconic trophy for the first time after the Kettering cueist beat surprise package Jak Jones 18-14 in a thrilling final.
Seven-time Crucible winner Ronnie O’Sullivan will also make his highly anticipated return to the table after featuring in just one tournament this year.
World No1 Judd Trump will be many people’s pick for the title as he looks to add to his sole World Championship triumph, which came in 2019.
Players will be extra motivated to take the Crucible crown with the colossal prize money on offer.
SunSport brings you a full breakdown of the pot.
World Snooker Championship 2025 prize money
The World Championship is by far and away the most lucrative event in snooker.
A HUGE total pot of £2.4m is up for grabs at the Crucible this year!
Winner: £500,000
Runner-up: £200,000
Semi-finals: £100,000
Quarter-finals: £50,000
Last 16: £30,000
Last 32: £20,000
Last 48: £15,000
Last 80: £10,000
Last 112: £5,000
High break: £15,000
Total: £2,395,000
How to watch the World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship begins on Saturday, April 19 and ends on Monday, May 5.
BBC will air the event across BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Four.
The BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport app/website will provide fans with coverage of every ball that is potted from the opening round to the final.
TNT Sports and discovery+ will also be airing the World Snooker Championship, but you must have a subscription to watch their service.
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