World Snooker Championship prize money 2025: How much is on offer at the Crucible this year?

THE 2025 World Snooker Championship has reached the final stage - and either Zhao Xintong or Mark Williams will be leaving Sheffield a whole lot richer!

The Crucible once again hosted 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 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.

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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 £2.4million is up for grabs at the Crucible this year!

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Here is a complete breakdown of the purse:

• 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.