“The prize pot has surged in value this year THE Players Championship returns to Telford this week with some huge names in action. Judd Trump will be looking to win the tournament for the first time since 2020 as the World No1 aims to pick up form ahead of the World Championships. 1 Judd Trump”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk

Judd Trump will be looking to win the tournament for the first time since 2020 as the World No1 aims to pick up form ahead of the World Championships.

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Judd Trump will feature at the Players Championship this weekCredit: GettyWorld champion Kyren Wilson is also amongst the top 16 players from the one-year rankings list that are in action at the Players Championship, as is defending champion Mark Allen.
The Northern Irishman won the competition for a second time last year, beating Zhang Anda 10-8 in a frantic final.
This year, players have received a welcome boost as the prize pot has surged by almost 30%!
What is the Players Championship prize money?A whopping total of £500,000 is up for grabs this week in Telford.
It’s a huge rise from last year’s tournament, which had a pot of £385,000.
Here is a FULL breakdown of the half-a-million-pound kitty.
- Winner: £150,000
- Runner-up: £70,000
- Semi-finals: £35,000
- Quarter-finals: £20,000
- Last 16: £15,000
- High break: £10,000
- Total: £500,000
How to watch the Players ChampionshipPlayers Championship snooker will be broadcast LIVE on ITV4 all week.
You can live stream the event for FREE via the ITVX app/website.
Alternatively, SunSport will bring you all the latest from the Players Championship with our live blog of the tournament.
Players Championship scheduleAll times GMT
Monday, March 17
- From 7pm (X2 last-16)
Tuesday, March 18
- From 1pm (X2 last-16)
- From 7pm (X2 last-16
Wednesday, March 19
- From 1pm (X2 last-16)
- From 7pm (quarter-final)
Thursday, March 20
- From 1pm (quarter-final)
- From 7pm (quarter-final)
Friday, March 21
- From 1pm (quarter-final)
- From 7pm (semi-final)
Saturday, March 22
- From 7pm (semi-final)
Sunday, March 23
- From 1pm (afternoon session of final)
- From 7pm (evening session of final)