UK Open Pool Championship 2024 prize money: How much are rivals battling for in Telford?
EVERY pool player dreams of lifting the UK Open Championship - especially as there is a nice bit of prize money up for grabs.
Albanian star Eklent Kaci is the current holder of the UK Open Pool Championship title after embarrassing Joshua Filler 13-4 in the 2023 final.
And as a result, the nine-ball icon took home a winning share of £24,000.
However, Kaci will need to do it all again in front of a terrific Telford where this year's tournament is being held.
Ex-footballer Troy Deeney was set to make his debut in the competition but had to pull out after being rushed to A&E on the first day of the tournament.
Find out how much prize money is up for grabs below.
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What is the UK Open Pool Championship prize money 2024?
There will be a total prize pot of £160,000 with the winner taking home £24,000.
Here is the full breakdown:
- Winner: £24,000
- Runner-up: £12,000
- Semi-finalists: £7,600
- Quarter-finalists: £4,800
- Last-16: £3,200
- Last 32: £1,600
- Last 64: £800
- Last 128: £400
When is the UK Open Pool Championship 2024?
The UK Open Pool Championship 2024 will get underway on Tuesday, May 7.
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It is scheduled to run for six days - concluding on Sunday, May 12.
Telford International Centre is the allocated arena for this iconic tournament and it can host approximately 4,000 fans.
Eklent Kaci beat Joshua Filler in last year's dominant final.
The final two days of the tournament can be watched live on Sky Sports.