Sheffield Loves Snooker
Sheffield Loves Snooker.
In fact, Sheffield and snooker have been together for nearly 50 years.
Since 1977, the sport’s best players have battled it out for the prestigious World Championship trophy in the unique and intense atmosphere of the iconic, Crucible Theatre, with some of snooker’s most iconic moments have taken place here.
Each April, the event attracts around 12,000 snooker fans from across the globe to Sheffield, while another 500 million (across 150 countries) watch the action live on BBC Sport and Eurosport.
The final of the championships often falls on the first May Bank Holiday Monday in England and sees millions of viewers tune in for the dramatic climax to the tournament.
And Snooker’s long-standing heritage has made its mark in Sheffield well beyond the Crucible.
You'll find snooker in every corner of Sheffield. Academies training the next rising stars from around the world. Snooker clubs welcoming members week after week. There's even a Sheffield business handcrafting world class snooker tables.
Many professionals now call Sheffield home, and Sheffield is incredibly proud to be known as the home of snooker.
Ticket info for World Snooker 2026
Want to experience the magic of watching the World Snooker Championship at the iconic Crucible in Sheffield?
Tickets for the 2026 World Championship will be released in three tiered windows, with seats at snooker’s showpiece event in higher demand than ever before.
2025 Halo World Snooker Championship
The 2025 edition of snooker's biggest event is set to take place Saturday 19 April - Monday 5 May, at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield once again.
IT service provider, Halo, have been announced as the title sponsor for the 2025 tournament.
World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025
The World Snooker Championship 2025 is followed by The World Seniors Snooker Championship with many of the legends of yesteryear once again competing at the Crucible.
Sheffield Loves Snooker videos
Snooker stars and our thriving snooker community have been telling us why Sheffield is the home of snooker. You can find a few highlights on this page, but we've also spoken to Sheffield’s first ever snooker champion, been behind the scenes at the qualifiers and heard why Snooker legend Ken Doherty moved to the city.
Watch all the stories and more on our Sheffield Loves Snooker YouTube playlist.
Jon McClure talks about his love for snooker and the city
Sheffield musician Jon McClure has a long-held love of snooker, since late nights with his Dad watching iconic finals as a youngster.
And, he thinks snooker is as important as all the other sport, music and culture highlights to be found here...
Snooker Finals Weekend
Sheffield International Market: Spring 2025
Market Place Europe return to Sheffield City Centre with another edition of their popular international market, to coincide with the World Snooker Championship Finals weekend 1 - 5 May.
Live music for Snooker Finals Weekend
As the finals of the Halo World Snooker Championship take place in Sheffield, we'll be hosting a special weekend programme of live music to add to the atmosphere in Tudor Square between sessions, 1 - 5 May.
Plan your spare time whilst you're in Sheffield
Make the most of your Snooker time in Sheffield
If you’re experiencing our city for the first time and are interested in exploring a little beyond the Crucible, we’ve pulled together some top tips to help with that.
Transforming Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield City Centre is undergoing significant change.With so much regeneration happening, it can be hard to keep up with all of the exciting developments, so here you'll find the latest news of what’s new and what's happening next.
