English Open 2025 Breaks Off in Brentwood: Robertson Defends Crown as Snooker’s Rising Stars Eye Glory in Landmark 10th Edition
The stage is set for one of snooker’s most exciting weeks on the calendar as the 2025 English Open gets underway from September 11–21 at the Brentwood Leisure Centre in Brentwood, England. This year marks the 10th edition of the event since its introduction in 2016, and it remains the opening chapter of the prestigious Home Nations Series, which will later conclude with the Scottish Open in December.
Defending champion Neil Robertson 🇦🇺 returns to Brentwood looking to replicate the form that saw him lift the trophy last year after edging past China’s Wu Yize 🇨🇳 in a dramatic 9–7 final. For Wu, it was a breakthrough run that confirmed his potential as one of the sport’s brightest young stars. Both men are once again in the mix, though the competition looks fierce with the Top 32 players entering the draw from the third round (Last 64).
The prize fund is as attractive as ever, with the winner set to pocket £100,000, while the runner-up earns £45,000. Semi-finalists will take home £21,000 each, and players reaching the quarter-finals will collect £13,200. The rewards extend deep into the field, ensuring every stage is valuable, from £9,000 for the Last 16 down to £1,000 for the Last 96.
However, the tournament will miss two iconic figures of the sport: Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins, both withdrawing ahead of the event. Their absence opens the door for others to shine, adding extra intrigue to the storyline. Fans will be eager to see who steps up and seizes the opportunity to etch their name into English Open history.
As the action unfolds in Brentwood, anticipation is high. Will Robertson defend his crown, or will a new champion emerge in this landmark edition of the English Open?
