English Open in Snooker 2025: Dates, Prize Money and Key Favorites.

Return of the English Open

According to The Sun: The next event in the Snooker ranking calendar is the English Open, which will take place again in Brentwood.

Defending champion Neil Robertson secured victory against Chinese player Wu Yize in the final last year, winning 9-7.

GettyNeil Robertson – Master of the English Opens

The Australian player enters the tournament in great form after defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan at the prestigious Saudi Arabia Masters last month.

To defend the title from Stephen Hendry, Robertson must maintain a high level of play, as the world number ten Judd Trump and reigning world champion Zhao Xintong are also contending for the title.

Notably, seven-time world champion O'Sullivan has decided not to participate in this year's tournament in his hometown.

The English Open is the first of four tournaments in the Home Nations Series where players compete for substantial prizes.

When does the English Open 2025 take place?

• The English Open 2025 starts on Thursday, September 11.
• The tournament runs until Sunday, September 21.
• The venue is the Brentwood Centre.

Prize Money for the English Opens 2025

The prize money for 2025 remains unchanged from the previous year.

Here is the full prize money distribution:

• Winner: £100,000
• Finalist: £45,000
• Semi-Finalists: £21,000
• Quarter-Finalists: £13,200
• Last 16: £9,000
• Last 32: £5,400
• Last 64: £3,600
• Last 96: £1,000
• High Break: £5,000
• Total Amount: £550,400

Schedule of the English Opens 2025

Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12: First Round

Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14: Second Round

Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16: Third Round

Wednesday, September 17: Fourth Round

Thursday, September 18: Fifth Round

Friday, September 19: Quarter-Finals

Saturday, September 20: Semi-Finals

Sunday, September 21: Final

What is the Home Nations Series?

The Home Nations Series consists of four tournaments held in the home nations of the United Kingdom.

These are:

• English Open
• Northern Ireland Open
• Scottish Open
• Welsh Open

The trophies for each tournament are named after great snooker players of the respective countries:

• English Open – Trophy of Stephen Hendry
• Northern Ireland Open – Trophy of Alex Higgins
• Scottish Open – Trophy of Stephen Hendry
• Welsh Open – Trophy of Ray Reardon

The English Open 2025 promises to be an exciting tournament with many strong competitors, led by Neil Robertson. The absence of Ronnie O'Sullivan does not diminish the excitement, as Judd Trump and Zhao Xintong head the field and the competition will be intense. It will be interesting to follow these events, especially since the prize money also attracts the attention of all participants.