How much do English Open snooker players get paid? Full prize money revealed

The English Open snooker champion will be crowned this Sunday in Brentwood, Essex. The BetVictor English Open, a key event in the BetVictor Home Nations Series, has been a staple on the calendar since its introduction 2016.

Liang Wenbo was the first to lift the trophy nine years ago, while last year saw Neil Robertson clinch the title by defeating Wu Yize 9-7 in the final, earning his 24th ranking event title and a first in two-and-a-half years.

However, the Aussie was sent packing in the fourth round on Wednesday by Jackson Page. We now eagerly await to see who will lift the Steve Davis trophy at this year's tournament, which marks the fourth ranking event of the 2025/26 snooker season.

Here's all you need to know about how to tune into the final, as well as the eye-watering prize money on offer.

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How to watch the English Open snooker final

The final will be aired live in the UK on TNT Sports and you can also stream the action on discovery+.

Freeview channel DMAX has broadcast all of the weekend sessions and will continue to do so for the final.

For those based in mainland Europe, Eurosport and locally relevant streaming platforms such as discovery+ and HBO Max are your go-to to catch the final.

English Open snooker final start time

The final is set to begin with the afternoon session at 1pm BST. The action will resume with the evening session at 7pm BST.

English Open prize money

The winner of this year's English Open will bag the same amount in prize money as Robertson did last year. The champion receives a hefty sum of £100,000, while the runner-up will get £45,000 from a total prize fund of £550,400.

Each semi-finalist receives £21,000 while the quarter-finalists get £13,200 each. Further down the list, £9,000 is given to those that reach the last-16, £5,400 for the last-32, £3,600 for the last-64 and a meagre £1,000 for the first round exits.

Meanwhile, a high break is worth £5,000, though that figure will now be split due to more than one player achieving the feat.