Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Snooker Championship as Zhao Xintong, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Co. bid for glory at the Crucible Theatre.

A FEMALE protestor had to be manhandled by a snooker referee and security officials at the Crucible after complaining about the TV licence. A woman – later revealed to be an OnlyFans model

The marquee event of the 2026 snooker calendar, the World Snooker Championships, is back and will take place at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize are vying to become the world champion (Picture: Getty) The World Snooker Championship is undoubtedly the sport’s greatest event and, as such, boasts a winner’s cheque that is bigger than every other tournament.

World Snooker Championship referee Olivier Marteel has disclosed that officials receive jewellery for overseeing the Crucible final. While it might not compare to the eye-watering prize money on offer to the finalists - £500,

EXCLUSIVE: A World Snooker Championship referee revealed the special gift he received for taking charge of the Crucible showpiece event.

JOHN HIGGINS has made the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship with a sensational victory over Neil Robertson. Robertson came into the decisive third session leading Higgins 9-7, but the