World Snooker Championship
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.
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.
‘Legends Walk Premium’ seats announced
New for 2026 and for the first time in its storied history, the World Championship stage will be redesigned to offer fans the most exclusive seat in snooker.
The new ‘Legends Walk Premium’ seats at the Crucible in Sheffield will surround the famous walk-on route where the players enter the iconic arena.
For decades, this section of the intimate arena was reserved exclusively for television commentators and officials., but now these exclusive seats are being made available to fans...
World Snooker 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.
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.
Tickets to the qualifiers are a bargain at just £12 per day - on sale now.
2026 World Snooker Championship
The 2026 edition of snooker's biggest event is set to take place Saturday 18 April - Monday 4 May, at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield once again.
World Seniors Snooker Championship 2026
The World Snooker Championship 2026 is followed by The World Seniors Snooker Championship with many of the legends of yesteryear once again competing at the Crucible.
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.
