Tickets go on sale for snooker's elite competition in the city

Mark your calendars! From July 28 to August 3, the world's snooker elite will face off in one of the sport's most exciting tournaments, and starting June 16, you can grab your seat to watch the action live.

Tickets for the 2025 World Snooker Shanghai Masters start at just 100 yuan (US$14) and cover morning, afternoon, evening and even all-day sessions – perfect for fans who don't want to miss a single frame. Catch China's top talent battle it out right in front of your eyes!

Ready to book? You can buy your tickets online via the Juss Sports app, Juss Sports WeChat or Alipay mini-program.

Or through the City News Service WeChat mini-program. Just tap "Service – Juss Sports" and you're in!

In addition to standard tickets, VIP club packages provide premium perks, including:

- Full access to Table 1

- Exclusive viewing areas

You will also receive an invitation to the pre-tournament welcome reception, which provides an opportunity to interact with the players.

Additionally, two high-end service packages combine official hotel stays with exclusive ticket access, closing banquet invitations and memorabilia gift packs.

Plus, you could win a meet-and-greet ticket with Ronnie O'Sullivan or take advantage of buy-one-get-one-half-price deals for select sessions.

This year, the tournament moves for the first time to the renowned Shanghai Luwan Gymnasium in Huangpu District. Expect a fresh viewing experience as the world's top players converge on Shanghai.

Address: 128 Zhaojiabang Rd | 肇嘉浜路128号

The event retains its 24-player invitational format, featuring:

• The world's top 16 ranked players;
• The top four ranked Chinese players will be included, and if any of them are already among the top 16, their spots will be filled by the next highest-ranked players;
• Four wildcard entrants.

Confirmed participants include World No. 1 Judd Trump, Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins, as well as Mark Selby, Neil Robertson, Shaun Murphy and others.

Remarkably, a record five of the top 16 are Chinese players – the most ever in the event's history. The list includes Zhao Xintong, China's and Asia's first world champion, and Ding Junhui (丁俊晖), a leading figure of Chinese snooker.

A total of 23 matches, including the final, will take place.

On July 29, Ding Junhui will take to the table, kicking off the excitement.

The following evening, July 30, Table 1 will again be in the spotlight, featuring Zhao Xintong, along with Ronnie O'Sullivan competing that same night.

Four wildcard spots are designated to showcase China's emerging talent:

Two spots will be filled by players selected according to the regulations of the Chinese Billiards Sports Association.

The remaining two spots will be determined through a wildcard qualifying tournament in early July, where local contenders will compete for their place.