Wuhan Open 2024: How to watch? What’s the schedule? Are Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump playing? What’s prize money?

The brightest stars in world snooker will leave the UK and head to China for the second edition of the Wuhan Open from October 6-12.

Judd Trump won the inaugural staging of the tournament by beating Ali Carter 10-7 in an enthralling final, and the world No. 1 will be eager to defend his title and extend his advantage at the top of the rankings.

But what about Ronnie O’Sullivan? ‘The Rocket’ lost in his opening round of the English Open and withdrew from the British Open hours before he was due to play Manasawin Phetmalaikul.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Wuhan Open.

The 2024 Wuhan Open will begin on Sunday, October 6, with the final scheduled for Saturday, October 12.

Joining O’Sullivan, Trump, Wilson, Robertson and Allen are a host of the sport’s other biggest names.

Fresh off an appearance in the English Open final, John Higgins kicks off his tournament with a second-round clash against Fan Zhengyi.

Ding Junhui is sure to be a fan favorite and begins his quest for the title in the first round against Robbie McGuigan.

Shaun Murphy faces Anthony Hamilton in an all-English clash in the second round, while Jimmy White So I want to be in action. White takes on Noppon Saengkham in the second round on October 7.

• Sunday, October 6: Round 1 and Round 2 – Sessions start at 3am, 7am and 12.30pm
• Monday, October 7: Round 2 – Sessions start at 3am, 7.30am, 12.30pm
• Tuesday, October 8 – Saturday, October 12: Session information TBC

As well as the prestige of lifting the trophy, players will also be battling it out for a share of the £700,000 prize pot.

Here is how it will be split:

• Winner: £140,000
• Runner up: £63,000
• Semi-finals: £30,000
• Quarter finals: £16,000
• Load 16: £12,000
• Load 32: £8,000
• Load 64: £4,500
• High break: £5,000