World Snooker Championship Qualifiers 2026
The qualifiers for the 2026 World Snooker Championship take place from 6 -15 April at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, where some of the finest cueists in the sport will battle for one of just 16 coveted spots at the iconic Crucible Theatre.
Only the top 16 ranked players bypass this stage and advance directly to the Crucible, making the qualifiers a crucial and fiercely contested part of snooker’s biggest tournament.
For fans who haven’t secured a golden ticket for the final stages, the qualifiers offer a rare chance to experience world‑class snooker up close.
With tension, talent and high‑stakes drama on every table, this is an exceptional opportunity to be part of the Championship atmosphere.
Tickets are expected to be in high demand - book early to avoid missing out.
Prices
Tickets to the qualifiers are a bargain at just £12 per day - on sale here.
Additional Information
Players enter at different stages depending on where they are seeded, as follows:
- Round one pits players ranked 81 to 112 against those ranked 113 to 144.
- In round two, those 32 winners will face players ranked 49 to 80.
- In round three, those 32 winners will face players ranked 17 to 48.
- In round four, those 32 winners play each other, with the 16 winners going through to the Crucible.
