English Open Betting Markets & Odds

The 2025 BetVictor English Open is poised to bring high-pressure drama and top-tier nooker back to Brentwood, Essex. Set at the Brentwood Centre from September 11-21, this tournament marks the tenth successive staging since its inception in 2016, and the opening act of the 2025/26 Home Nations Series.

Hosted at the established Brentwood Centre (also referred to by some as the Brentwood Leisure Centre), the event welcomes a full field of 128 professionals. The tournament follows the Home Nations tiered format: early rounds are best-of-seven frames, quarter-finals are best-of-nine, semi-finals are best-of-11, and the grand final stretches out over two sessions in a best-of-17 frames showdown.

The overall prize fund is a commanding £540,000, with £100,000 awarded to the champion. Additional payouts include a runner-up £45,000; semi-finalists £21,000; quarter-finalists £13,200; last 16 £9,000; last 32 £5,400; last 64 £3,600; last 96 £1,000; and a £5,000 prize for the highest break.

The winner will lift the prestigious Steve Davis Trophy, honouring the six-time world champion. Players competing across all four Home Nations events also vie for a £150,000 bonus awarded to the consistent top earner of the series.

Neil Robertson heads to the English Open as the defending champion, and according to English Open betting online, he has an outside chance to defend his crown. However, as you will expect, it’s Judd Trump who is seen as the man to beat, followed by Zhao Xintong and Kyren Wilson.

Among the elite, fourteen of the world’s current top 16 are confirmed entrants—including Trump, Xintong, Wilson, Mark Selby, Mark Williams, Ding Junhui, Mark Allen, Barry Hawkins, and Gary Wilson, among others. Notably absent is Ronnie O’Sullivan, who has opted out of this tournament despite its proximity to his Essex roots.

Fans across the UK and Ireland can catch the action on Discovery+, TNT Sports, and DMAX. In mainland Europe, Eurosport, Discovery+, and HBO Max carry the coverage. Asian audiences can tune in via a range of local platforms, including China’s CBSA-WPBSA academy WeChat Channel, Douying, Huya Live, and Migu. In territories without local broadcasters, WST Play offers global streaming access.

As well as being able to watch the action unfold live from September 11-21, you can also get involved with the action by exploring snooker odds online at the tournament’s partner, BetVictor sports betting. There’s comprehensive coverage of the competition available to enjoy.

• Robertson’s Title Defence: Can the Australian repeat his victory and capture a record third English Open title?
• Absence of O’Sullivan: Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal is notable—he’s missed consecutive events, and his absence draws attention, especially given the tournament’s closeness to his hometown.
• Elite Heavyweight Battle: With Trump, Selby, and others entering, the draw is packed with heavy hitters and ranking threats.
• Home Nations Stakes: The £150k bonus adds an extra competitive edge to the English Open, as players aim to build momentum early in the series.

The 2025 BetVictor English Open promises top-class snooker, with a potent blend of defending champions, ranking chasers, and rising stars, all set against the backdrop of a familiar yet ever-exciting venue. Whether you’re a fan following live coverage or streaming global action, this season opener offers plenty of drama, stakes, and the chance to witness some top-tier snooker action.