Ultimate Guide to the 2026 World Snooker Championship: Schedule, Players, Draw & TV Details
The 2026 World Snooker Championship returns to the Crucible Theatre as the sport’s biggest names and brightest newcomers battle for the most prestigious title in snooker. Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan begins his latest quest for history against a Crucible debutant, while reigning champion Zhao Xintong faces the pressure of defending his crown after a landmark 2025 victory. With a stacked draw featuring Judd Trump, Mark Selby, Kyren Wilson and John Higgins, plus a wave of emerging qualifiers, the stage is set for another fortnight of drama, shocks and Crucible classics.