Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker 2024 prize money: How much can be won in Saudi Arabia?
THE Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker will take place for the first time NEXT WEEK.
Ronnie O’Sullivan will be among the top eight players from the official world rankings competing at the inaugural tournament.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has confirmed he will be competing in RiyadhGETTY
World Champion Luca Brecel will be the top seed following his triumph at the Crucible last year.
Two wildcards, that are yet to be revealed, will join the top eight to make up the 10-player field – they will be local players who emerge from an invitational competition in the build up to the tournament.
SunSport has all the information on the huge prize pot available in Riyadh.
What is Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker prize money?
Eddie Hearn has confirmed that the event will have a total prize pool of $1million (approx. £789,000).
An in-depth breakdown of the prize money on offer has not been revealed yet.
When is the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker?
The Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker will begin on Monday, March 4.
The tournament will conclude on Wednesday, March 6.
Eurosport will offer full coverage for UK viewers – although session times are yet to be confirmed.
What are the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker rules?
Each game will be played under the World Snooker rules and regulations – with one MASSIVE difference.
The tournament will introduce a controversial new 23rd ball, known as the Riyadh Season ball, which will be gold.
The new ball will be worth 20 points and can only be potted once if a player is on course to make a maximum break.
The 20 points would take the maximum to 167 – a new world record.
There has been no confirmation on whether the ball will be on the table throughout the match or will emerge once a player begins to clear the table.
Its position is also unknown, although one player told SunSport he believes it will be on the baulk cushion – making a 167 “tough”.
Players are also yet to practice with the new ball.
Who is playing at the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker?
The eight qualifying players are:
Ronnie O’Sullivan
Luca Brecel
Mark Selby
Mark Williams
Ali Carter
Judd Trump
Mark Allen
Shaun Murphy
Two additional local wildcards will come from an invitational event in the days leading up to the tournament.
What is the schedule for the Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker?
Quarter-Final Draw:
Luca Brecel vs Ali Carter/wild card
Mark Allen vs Mark Selby
Judd Trump vs Shaun Murphy
Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Mark Williams/wild card
