The World Snooker Championship 2024: Prize Money Breakdown and Bonuses

The World Snooker Championship is reaching its climax at The Crucible in Sheffield, with Ronnie O’Sullivan eyeing a record eighth title at the prestigious event. O’Sullivan, known for his talent on the table as well as his outspoken nature off it, has had his fair share of disputes with snooker’s governing bodies over pay and prize money. However, there’s no denying that the winner of this year’s championship will walk away with a substantial sum.

The champion of the World Snooker Championship 2024 will receive a hefty prize of £500,000, while the runner-up will take home £200,000. The total prize fund for the tournament is just under £2.4 million, covering not only the main competition but also the qualifying rounds.

In addition to the prize money, players have the opportunity to earn bonuses for achieving certain milestones during the championship. The player with the highest break at The Crucible will receive a bonus of £15,000, with the potential to increase to £40,000 for a maximum break of 147. Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham has already secured a £10,000 prize for a 147 break during the qualifying rounds.

Furthermore, there is a lucrative bonus of £147,000 up for grabs for any player who can achieve two maximum breaks across the three Triple Crown events in a single season.

As the competition heats up and the tension mounts at The Crucible, players are not only vying for the title of world champion but also for a significant financial reward. With O’Sullivan leading the charge for an eighth title, the stakes are high and the potential rewards are even higher. Stay tuned for more thrilling snooker action as the championship unfolds.