The 2008 Paul Hunter Classic was a pro–am snooker tournament held in August 2008.

Barry Pinches was the reigning champion, but he was eliminated in the last 32 by Shaun Murphy.

[1] Murphy went on to win the tournament, defeating Mark Selby 4–0 in the final.

[2] The initial stage began with 40 groups of 4 players.

Shaun Murphy was the only professional not to top his group, and thus had to play two matches more than the other professional players.