ITS no secret that all of the world’s best snooker players will be desperate to lift the 2025 Shanghai Masters title - but the prize money is a great incentive too.
significantly increased his bank balance and stopped history from happening in front of our very eyes last year.
by beating Shaun Murphy 11-5 in the 2024 final.
And from securing an unprecedented fifth consecutive title when he thrashed The Rocket in a dominant semi-final encounter.
But if Trump is to receive another whopping pay cheque, he may have to fend off O’Sullivan, who is featuring in Shanghai once again.
Plus the likes of , Ali Carter and will also have their eyes on the prize.
SunSport can reveal exactly how much is in this year’s Shanghai Masters prize pot.
What is the Shanghai Masters snooker 2025 prize money?
This year’s winner will take home the same amount as Judd Trump did for beating Shaun Murphy in the 2024 final.
And they’ll also be a bonus for the person who secures the highest break.
Here is the full breakdown:
Winner: £210,000
Runner-up: £105,000
Semi-final: £70,000
Quarter-final: £35,000
Last 16: £17,500
Last 24: £10,000
Highest break: £10,000
Total: £825,000
How can I watch the Shanghai Masters snooker 2025?
- The Shanghai Masters will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports
- Fans can also stream the action on Discovery+
- Alternatively, SunSport will cover the entire action through our live blog.
- It will get underway on Monday, July 28 before concluding on Sunday, August 3.
What has been said?
revealed the reason why his record in China is so good.
Speaking after winning the title last year, the World No1 said: “The age of the crowd in China is so much younger than the rest of the world.
“I always enjoy playing in front of a fanbase where I can inspire the next generation. I think that is why my record in China is so good,’ said Trump.
“I want to win as many big tournaments as possible this season. This is probably one of the top five events on the calendar.
“To win this one early on is an amazing start. I would like to replicate what I did last season and get close to five wins or even more. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better start.”
