Prize Money for the 2025 World Seniors Snooker Championship: What Do the Legends Stand to Gain at the Crucible? -

The World Snooker Championship may have wrapped up, but the excitement at the Crucible is far from over.

This week, some of the sport’s greatest legends will compete in the World Seniors.

Igor Figueiredo returns to the iconic Sheffield venue as the defending champion after making history at last year’s tournament.

He clinched the title by beating Ken Doherty 5-2 in the final, marking the first occasion a player from outside Europe has lifted the Crucible crown.

Doherty is back this year, alongside the legendary Jimmy White, who seeks to add a fifth World Seniors trophy to his impressive collection.

When is the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025?

This year’s prize money for the World Snooker Championship remains consistent with last year’s figures.

A total prize pool of £50,000 will be available at the Crucible.

The champion will receive a substantial £20,000, while the runner-up will take home £10,000.

Channel 5 will broadcast the World Seniors Snooker Championship live.
The event can also be streamed live for FREE via the Channel 5 website/app.
Additionally, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for frame-by-frame updates on the World Seniors.