Update Issued on World Snooker Championship's Future at the Crucible

Update issued on World Snooker Championship's future at the Crucible

The future of snooker at the Crucible Theatre remains up in the air (Picture: Getty Images) The World Snooker Championship has been held at the Crucible since 1977, but its future beyond next year remains unclear. The Sheffield theatre has hosted snooker’s greatest tournament for nearly 50 years, from John Spencer’s triumph in ’77 to Zhao Xintong becoming the first Chinese world champion in 2025. The Crucible is seen as the home of snooker, but …

World Snooker Tour in talks to stay at Crucible ongoing as council scrambles to avoid 'disaster'

The World Snooker Tour, Sheffield City Council, and Sheffield Theatres are in discussions about the World Snooker Championship beyond 2027.Sheffield City Council confirmed that talks are ongoing amid mounting speculation about the World Snooker Championships and whether its future venue could be decided within weeks.The Crucible Theatre's contract to host the event expires next year, prompting widespread discussion about where the championship m…