Ronnie O'Sullivan's fortune rises despite early exit from World Snooker Championship

Jack Otway
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:37:56 +0000

Ronnie O'Sullivan's wealth has surged to £12million over the past year, with his primary business venture experiencing remarkable growth.

The 50-year-old snooker legend, known as The Rocket, now holds reserves of £8.1m in Ronnie O'Sullivan Snooker Ltd, a substantial increase from £5.4m 12 months earlier.

This £3.7m jump represents weekly earnings of approximately £71,000 from that single enterprise alone – comparable to what elite Premier League footballers take home.

The company currently maintains £3.4m in cash reserves.

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This financial success comes despite O'Sullivan experiencing a difficult season, having been eliminated from this year's World Championships following inconsistent performances.

Beyond his snooker earnings, O'Sullivan has built a diverse portfolio of business interests, according to The Sun.

His property investment company, RMOS Property Ltd, controls assets totalling £5m, with £4.6m of that figure tied up in investment properties.

The Rocket's financial empire extends further still into the art world.

Through Ro Art Ltd, he possesses a collection valued at £1.9m, bringing his combined wealth across all three companies to approximately £12.2m.

This art-focused venture manages bespoke pieces created by Damien Hirst, the controversial artist who made his name during the 1990s.

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O'Sullivan and Hirst have maintained a close bond spanning decades, with the artist playing a crucial role during some of the snooker star's most challenging periods.

Hirst is credited with being O'Sullivan's "wingman" through his darkest moments, including inspiring the snooker champion to return to competition after he briefly stepped away from the sport in 2012.

The artist has created several personal works for O'Sullivan and his two children, including a canvas depicting the player's famous record-breaking 147 maximum break.

Their creative partnership has produced pieces that hold both sentimental and significant monetary value.

O'Sullivan has spoken openly about what Hirst's friendship means to him, particularly during major tournaments where the artist has provided crucial support.

In his autobiography Running, the seven-time world champion reflected on their relationship and Hirst's generosity.

"Damien did a painting for me of the 147 I made in record time in the 1997 World Championship," O'Sullivan wrote in his memoir.

"I can't keep it at home because I've not got a wall big enough for it. It's the same size as a snooker table 12 by six. I don't know what it's worth, but it must be a fortune."

The snooker star described Hirst as "perhaps the most generous and kind-hearted person I've ever met."

He continued: "He's been my wingman during three championships, of which I won two. He's one of the few people I want around when I'm playing. He's invested so much time and energy in helping me through those difficult times and I don't want to let him down."