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World Snooker Championship 2024 prize money: How much is up for grabs at the Crucible?
Money makes the world go round
IT is every snooker player's dream to lift the World Championship crown - and the prize money makes the victory that little bit sweeter.
Luca Brecel is the reigning champion after pulling off an incredible comeback to beat Mark Selby 18-15 during the 2023 final.
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And as a result, the Belgian superstar took home a winning prize of £500,000.
However, Brecel will NOT be earning that prize again this year, after he suffered a shock first-round defeat to David Gilbert.
This year's crown will go to one of Kyren Wilson or Jak Jones as they battle in the final TONIGHT.
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What is the World Snooker Championship 2024 prize money?
The prize money will be unchanged from Luca Brecel's winnings in 2023.
There will also be bonus funds to be won during the main stage of the tournament.
Winner: £500,000
Finalist: £200,000
Semi-Finalists: £100,000
Quarter-Finalists: £50,000
Second Round: £30,000
First Round: £20,000
Highest Break prize: £15,000
Maximum Break prize: £40,000
When is the World Snooker Championship 2024?
- The World Snooker Championship 2024 got underway on Saturday, April 20 before concluding on Monday, May 6.
- Specific match times will be revealed closer to the start date but games are scheduled to start at 10am, 2.30pm and 7pm BST.
- The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield is the chosen venue for this huge tournament and it can host approximately 980 seated fans.
