The main stages of the 2026 World Snooker Championship are just around the corner after the qualifiers concluded on Wednesday in Sheffield.
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Young Crucible debutants react to ‘dream’ World Championship qualification
Stan Moody, Liam Pullen, and Antoni Kowalski will each play at the Crucible Theatre for the first time after emerging from Judgement Day of the World Snooker Championship qualifiers on Tuesday.
Midnite Maximum returns with £100,000 prize at World Snooker Championship
Midnite has confirmed the return of its ‘Midnite Maximum’ initiative for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, with a top prize of £100,000 available if a 147 break is compiled during the final.
Judgement Day at the snooker qualifiers: 2026 draw, preview, schedule
A total of 128 players has been whittled down to just 32 with Judgement Day last up on the 2026 World Snooker Championship qualifiers schedule.
World Snooker Championship qualifiers: 2026 draw, schedule, results, how to watch
The 2026 World Snooker Championship qualifiers are ongoing with the likes of Stuart Bingham, Jimmy White, Jack Lisowski, and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the draw.
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh exits qualifiers after loss to Liam Pullen
Liam Pullen extended his memorable run from the first round of World Championship qualifying by beating Thepchaiya Un-Nooh on Sunday in Sheffield.
Ronnie O’Sullivan captures the 2026 John Virgo Trophy title
Ronnie O’Sullivan won the inaugural John Virgo Trophy title with a 6-0 victory over John Higgins at Goffs in Ireland on Sunday.
Sam Craigie loses 10-9 after having frame docked for tardiness
Sam Craigie crashed out of the World Snooker Championship qualifiers on Saturday in a deciding-frame defeat tainted full of regret.
Ronnie O’Sullivan to face John Higgins in John Virgo Trophy final
Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins entertained big crowds at Goffs to reach the final of the inaugural John Virgo Trophy on Saturday.
Marco Fu survives black-ball decider to continue Crucible comeback dream
Marco Fu edged Liam Davies 10-9 in a dramatic second-round contest as the 2026 World Snooker Championship qualifiers continued on Friday in Sheffield.