Barry Hawkins says there are “pros and cons” to keeping the World Championship in the UK, following news that the Crucible will remain as the tournament’s host until at least 2045.
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Ding Junhui at risk as World Snooker Championship seeding takes shape
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.
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.
What other players have said about world champion Zhao Xintong
Unsurprisingly, Zhao Xintong has been the main topic of conversation since he became the first Chinese world snooker champion on Monday in Sheffield.
Snooker rankings: update after 2025 World Snooker Championship
The latest snooker rankings update follows the conclusion of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, the season’s 18th and final ranking tournament.
Zhao Xintong triumphs at 2025 World Snooker Championship
Zhao Xintong won the 2025 World Snooker Championship with a dominant 18-12 final victory over Mark Williams in Sheffield on Monday.
Mark Allen reveals Zhao Xintong ranking scenario that is ‘a little difficult to understand’
Mark Allen has openly questioned the validity of Zhao Xintong receiving a snooker ranking inside the top 64 after the World Championship.
2025 World Championship final: Mark Williams vs Zhao Xintong
Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong will contest the 2025 World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre on Sunday and Monday.
Top 10: Players who never won a World Snooker Championship
It has become a tradition around this time of the year on SnookerHQ.com to publish a top ten list of players who have never won a World Snooker Championship.