On Tuesday, the semi-final line-up for the 2023 Snooker World Championship was confirmed with Mark Allen and Mark Selby making the cut, we examine the latest results, schedule, draw, dates, time, scores, TV coverage in 2023
Although Ronnie O’Sullivan was leading 10-6 in his quarterfinal tie of the Cazoo Snooker World Championship against Luca Brecel, his opponent dropped one masterclass after another to clinch seven frames in a row before winning 13-10.
Snooker World Championship 2023 results today, semi-final schedule, dates, time, draw, quarterfinal scores, prize money and live stream TV coverage
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2023 Snooker World Championship quarterfinal results, score, semi-final schedule, date, & Time
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s ambitions of winning the Cazoo World Championship for an eighth time were dashed by Luca Brecel’s astounding seven-frame outburst, which helped him win 13-10 and advance to the semifinal. Mark Selby, meanwhile, advanced towards winning his fifth Cazoo World Championship after coming back from 1-4 behind to defeat John Higgins 13-7 and secure a matchup with Mark Allen in the semifinals.
In a thrilling late-night match at the Cazoo World Championship, Si Jiahui defeated Anthony McGill 13-12 to qualify for the semi-final. With this achievement, Si became the first debutant to reach the final-four since 1995. It is confirmed that he will face-off against Luca Brecel in the semi-final. Tickets for the main-draw can be bought here. Additionally, it is conformed that the tickets are priced at 10 pounds/day and full plan can be viewed here.
Quarterfinal Update (25th – 26th April)
Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-13 Luca Brecel
Anthony McGill 12-13 Si Jiahui
Mark Allen 13-10 Jak Jones
John Higgins 7-13 Mark Selby
Semi-Final Schedule (27th – 29th April)
Luca Brecel vs Si Jiahui
Mark Allen vs Mark Selby
Snooker World Championship 2023 Prize Money
It is confirmed that the $2,395,000 total prize pool would include a £500,000 cash reward for the 2023 Snooker World Championship champion. The competition’s runner-up will win £200,000, while each losing semifinals will receive £100,000 instead. Ronnie O’Sullivan, the defending champion, will get almost £50,000 after being eliminated by Luca Brecel in the quarterfinals.
- Winner: £500,000
- Runner-up: £200,000
- Semi-finalists: £100,000
- Quarter-finalists: £50,000
- Last 16: £30,000
- Last 32: £20,000
- Last 48: £15,000
- Last 80: £10,000
- Last 112: £5,000
- Highest break (qualifying stage included): £15,000
When & Where To Watch: live stream & TV coverage telecast
The tournament will be live streamed in China on Liaoning TV, Superstar Online, Kuaishou, Migu, Youku, & Huya.com, among other platforms. Live coverage of this tournament will be available in Europe on Eurosport and Discovery+. Matchroom Sport will live stream the event in all other places.
- UK: BBC, BBC iPlayer and Red Button
- Europe (including UK): Eurosport and discovery+
- China: CCTV5, Superstar online, Migu, Youku, Huya.com
- USA and Brazil: DAZN
- Pakistan: FastsportsHD
- Hong Kong China: Now TV
- Malaysia and Brunei: Astro SuperSport
- Thailand: True Vision
- Philippines: Premier Sports Network
- Singapore: Starhub
- Taiwan and Indonesia: Sportcast
- All Other Territories: Matchroom.Live