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THE Riyadh Season Snooker Championship will occur THIS WEEK, showcasing some of the finest players from across the world.
Initially scheduled for March, this prestigious tournament in Saudi Arabia was originally titled the World Masters of Snooker.
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Sporting legend Ronnie O’Sullivan bested Luca Brecel with a scoreline of 5-2 to clinch the championship and a prize worth £250,000.
The Rocket will again go head-to-head with nine other elite players.
To finalize the 12-player roster in Riyadh, two more wildcards will be added.
The distinctive Golden Ball, valued at 20 points and allowed only to be potted following a 147 break, will return, giving players the opportunity to achieve a score of 167 – the highest break recorded in snooker.
If a player successfully reaches that impressive 167 break, they will be awarded an astonishing $1 million (£792,000).
When is the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship 2024?
- The Riyadh Season Snooker Championship 2024 kicks off on Wednesday, December 18.
- The competition will run until Friday, December 20.
- It will take place at Boulevard City, Riyadh.
What TV channel is the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship on and can it be live streamed?
- The Riyadh Season Snooker Championship will be aired LIVE on DAZN.
- This highly anticipated event will be accessible for free viewing globally.
Riyadh Season Snooker Championship 2024 schedule
Wednesday, December 18
Round 1
- M1 – Ding Junhui 4-0 Abdulraouf Saigh
- M2 – Zhang Anda 4-0 Ahmed Aseeri
Round 2
- M3 – Shaun Murphy 0-4 Ding Junhui
- M4 – Luca Brecel 4-0 Zhang Anda
Thursday, December 19
Quarter-finals
- M5 – Mark Selby 2-4 Mark Allen
- M6 – Kyren Wilson 3-4 Luca Brecel
- M7 – Judd Trump 3-4 Mark Williams
- M8 – Ronnie O’Sullivan 4-0 Ding Junhui
Friday, December 20
Semi-finals (Afternoon)
- M9 – Mark Williams vs Luca Brecel
- M10 – Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Mark Allen
Final
- Winner of M9 vs Winner of M10 (7pm)
What has been said?
“The interest in snooker is continually increasing in Saudi Arabia. Fans are eager to see the world’s top players here, and we look forward to welcoming them back in December.”
WST Chairman Steve Dawson stated: “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with HE Turki Alalshikh and to present this event as part of the incredible Riyadh Season for the second consecutive year in 2024.
“This year, we’ve made tremendous advancements in our development initiatives in Saudi Arabia, which is incredibly exciting to witness as snooker rapidly captivates this region and attracts a new audience.
“There is great motivation for the players in the coming weeks to secure a position in the top ten and ensure their participation in what is set to be an extraordinary three days of top-notch action.
“We would love to see one of them pot the Gold Ball and make history!”
