The ‘fourth major’ event, the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters, will have a £2 million prize pool.

Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters: On February 13, 2024, a new competition with a £2 million prize pool will debut as the “fourth major.”

The Saudi Arabia Masters will be regarded as the “fourth major” in snooker, alongside the other three triple-crown events and the Masters, which Ronnie O’Sullivan won in January.

The World Snooker Tour has revealed that the newly established Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters would have a £2 million prize pool and serve as the “fourth major” in the sport.

For the first competition, which takes place at the end of August in Riyadh, the top players in the world will travel.

The World Championship is the richest tournament on the program, with the prize pot coming in second.

Along with six local wildcards, it will be a ranking event accessible to all tour participants.

“In recent years, the nation has played host to some of the biggest athletic events in the globe, drawing tourists from all over the world who come to experience its love of sports and distinctive culture.

“That will be further enhanced over the following ten years with the advent of the World Pool Championship and the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters, which mark the beginning of an exciting new age for both snooker and nine-ball pool.

“We’ve witnessed the amazing influence boxing has had on this area. I think pool will now solidify its legacy here as well, offering amazing chances and fierce competition for the world’s best players.”