International Open Snooker 2025 Semi-Finals: Prize money, format, results, when is John Higgins playing Stephen Maguire?
We’re down to the last four in China - and there will definitely be a Scot in the final.
First played for in the 2012-2013 season, the International Open snooker was dubbed the “first overseas major” due to it having the same level of ranking points at the UK Championship.
It remained the most lucrative tournament outside the UK until 2018 when it was overtaken by the China Open.
This year sees the competition return to China for the 11th time, with last year’s champion Ding Junhui back to defend his title.
It has been a good tournament for Scottish players, with Anthony McGill and Scott Donaldson progressing deep into the draw before being eliminated, while John Higgins and Stephen Maguire have both made it to the semi-finals after beating Shaun Murphy and Zak Surety respectively.
They will now play each other in the semi-final, meaning there will be a Scot in the final.
Here’s what’s happening today, Wednesday, November 5.
When is the International Open snooker?
The International Open runs from Sunday, November 2, to Sunday, November 9.
Where is the International Open snooker being played?
The tournament is held at South New City National Fitness Center in Nanjing, China.
What is the prize money at the International Open snooker?
There is a total prize pot of £825,000, broken down as follows:
- Winner: £175,000
- Runner-up: £75,000
- Semi-final: £33,000
- Quarter-final: £22,000
- Last 16: £14,000
- Last 32: £9,000
- Last 64: £5,000
- Highest break: £5,000
What’s the format of the International Open Snooker?
Matches are played as the best of 11 frames (first to 6) until the semi‑finals, which will be the best of 17 frames (first to 9) and the final which is the best of 19 frames (first to 10). The semi-final and the final are played over two sessions.
Are any big players missing from the draw at the International Open?
Marco Fu, Mark Williams, Ali Carter, Sam Craigie, and Ken Doherty have all withdrawn from the tournament.
What happened to Ronnie O’Sullivan at the International Open?
The tournament has lost its biggest name after Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the third round losing 6-5 to Jack Lisowski.
When are the semi-finals being played at the 2025 International Open snooker?
The semi finals will be played across two sessions, with one being played on Friday and one of Sunday.
First up on Friday, November 7, will be local favourites Wu Yize and Zhao Xintong with sessions at 6am and 11.30am. The current score after one session is 4-4, so it’s looking like it could be a classic.
Then, on Saturday, November 8, John Higgins will take on Stephen Maguire over two sessions starting at 6am and 11.30am.
When is the International Open snooker final?
The final, which will be either Wu Yize or Zhao Xintong against John Higgins or Stephen Maguire, will take place on Sunday, November 9, over two sessions starting at 6am and 11.30am.
What are the latest results in the International Open snooker?
Here’s how the quarter-finals panned out yesterday:
- John Higgins 6-2 Shaun Murphy
- Stephen Maguire 6-1 Zak Surety
- Wu Yize 6-0 Barry Hawkins
- Zhao Xintong 6-5 Mark Selby
How can I watch the International Open snooker?
There will be live coverage of the International Open on TNT Sports which UK viewers can stream through Discovery+.
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