With just over three weeks to go until the 2026 World Snooker Championship gets under way at the Crucible Theatre, the seeding picture is beginning to take shape.
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Reaction to Crucible deal as snooker figures welcome World Championship agreement
There has been an overwhelmingly positive reaction from across the snooker world following confirmation that the World Snooker Championship will remain at the Crucible Theatre until at least 2045.
World Snooker Championship to stay at the Crucible in landmark deal
The World Snooker Championship will remain at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield until at least 2045, it was officially announced on Tuesday.
Tour Championship lineup complete after latest snooker rankings update
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh secured his spot in the Tour Championship after winning the 2026 World Open in spectacular fashion on Sunday.
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh beats Ronnie O’Sullivan to win World Open title
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh produced a barnstorming performance that included a 147 break to beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-7 and win the 2026 World Open in Yushan.
2026 World Open final: Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
The 2026 World Open final will be contested between Ronnie O’Sullivan and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh on Sunday in Yushan.
Four left in fight for 2026 World Open title
It promises to be a thrilling climax to the 2026 World Open with two blockbuster semi-finals to be played on Saturday in China.
Ronnie O’Sullivan compiles record-breaking 153 break at the World Open
Ronnie O’Sullivan has created more history after compiling a record-breaking competition break of 153 at the World Open in Yushan.
World Open: quarter-finals draw, preview, schedule
The 2026 World Open draw has been whittled down to its last eight contenders with the quarter-finals on Friday’s schedule in Yushan.
How the last 16 looks at the 2026 World Open
The 2026 World Open is down to its last 16 runners with plenty to play for in Yushan as the season’s third-last ranking event nears its climax.