The 2025 World Snooker Tour Shoot Out🎱 2025 World Snooker Tour Shoot Out – Premium Cues CoverageThe 2025 World Snooker Tour Shoot Out
The countdown is on! From Wednesday, December 10 through Saturday, December 13, 2025, the World Snooker Tour Shoot Out returns to the iconic Blackpool Tower Circus.
This isn’t just another tournament — it’s one of the most exciting events on the snooker calendar. Since 2011, the Shoot Out has delivered fast‑paced drama with its unique rules:
- Matches capped at 10 minutes
- 15‑second shot clock for the first five minutes
- 10‑second shot clock for the final five minutes
With 128 players battling it out, every second counts. The atmosphere inside the historic 1894 arena is electric, with fans surrounding the table on all sides as the clock ticks down.
Prize Money (USD)
- Winner: $63,000
- Runner‑Up: $25,000
- Semi‑Finalists: $10,000
- Quarter‑Finalists: $5,000
- Last 16: $2,500
- Last 32: $1,250
- Last 64: $625
- Last 128: $315
- High Break Bonus: $6,300
- Total Purse: $215,000
How to Watch
Fans around the world can tune in live:
- U.S. & Canada: TNT Sports and Discovery+
- Europe: Eurosport and HBO Max (Discovery+ in Germany, Italy, Austria)
- Asia: Huya.com, Migu, CBSA‑WPBSA Academy channels, Now TV (Hong Kong), Astro Supersport (Malaysia & Brunei), Sportcast (Taiwan), True Sport (Thailand)
And don’t forget — live scores will be updated throughout the event.
🎱 Premium Cues Insight
The Shoot Out is all about precision under pressure — exactly what the right cue delivers. Whether you’re playing at home or competing, Premium Cues has the gear to help you perform when the clock is ticking.
