Everything you need to know about the first Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters
Tickets for the Battle on the Baize event are now available on WeBook.com…
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters is coming soon. Fans in Riyadh will have the chance to see the world’s best cueists competing in an all-new tournament.
Taking place from Friday August 30 to Saturday September 7, the inaugural Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will be held at the Green Halls, Riyadh.
Snooker’s all-time greatest player, Ronnie O’Sullivan, will compete for the trophy, alongside world number one Mark Allen, World Champion Kyren Wilson, Judd Trump, Mark Selby, Mark Williams, John Higgins, former World Champion Shaun Murphy, who reached the final of the recent Shanghai Masters, and many more of snooker’s biggest stars.
There will be 144 players in the draw, including 17 wild cards from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Leading women players Reanne Evans, Mink Nutcharut, Bai Yulu and Baipat Siripaporn will also be in the line-up for the first-ever ranking event staged in Saudi Arabia.
The tournament gets underway on Friday August 30. The world’s top 16 players will be in action from Tuesday September 3, with the thrilling final set for Saturday September 7.
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Round one (August 30): Seeds 81-112 v seeds 113-144
Round two (August 31): Those 32 winners v seeds 49 -80
Round three (September 1): Those 32 winners v seeds 17-48
Round four (September 2): Those 32 winners play each other
Round five (September 3): Those 16 winners v seeds 1-16 in the last 32
How can I watch the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters live?
Tickets are now available on WeBook.com and fans are encouraged to book fast. The general admission tickets are priced at SAR25 for adults and SAR12.50 for kids. Meanwhile, if you’d like to enjoy the game from the Infinity Lounge, you can get the premium tickets for SAR100 or the VIP tickets for only SAR150, which will give you access to front rows central seats and Fanzone priority lane.
All categories include Fanzone access, featuring interactive games and activities, coaching sessions with professional coaches, and an array of gourmet food stalls and refreshments.
The event is part of an exciting legacy commitment with the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Arabian Billiard & Snooker Federation, which aims to develop snooker and pool in the region over the next decade.
Steve Dawson, Chairman of WST, said, “We are thrilled to bring a world-ranking event to Saudi Arabia for the first time, and this is a massive event for the players with the biggest prize money for any tournament other than the World Championship. The all-time greats will be determined to go all the way to the trophy.”
For fans in the region who have not watched snooker live before, it will be an incredible experience. So, get your tickets now.
Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters, Aug 30 to Sept 7, 2pm to 12.30am, Green Halls, Riyadh. Ticket prices start from SAR12.50 and can be purchased here. @saudibilliards
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