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.
Snooker rankings: update after the 2026 Players Championship
Zhao Xintong is up to number five in the official snooker rankings, a new career-high following his triumph at the 2026 Players Championship on Sunday.
Zhao Xintong claims 2026 Players Championship glory
Zhao Xintong captured the 2026 Players Championship title with a 10-7 victory over John Higgins on Sunday at the Telford International Centre.
Players Championship final: John Higgins vs Zhao Xintong
The 2026 Players Championship final will be contested between John Higgins and Zhao Xintong at the Telford International Centre on Sunday.
Players Championship: semi-finals draw, preview, schedule & how to watch
Four players remain in the hunt for glory as the 2026 Players Championship reaches its conclusion at the Telford International Centre.
How the quarter-finals look at the 2026 Players Championship
The 2026 Players Championship draw has already been whittled down from 16 to eight players at the Telford International Centre.
Snooker rankings: update after the 2026 World Grand Prix
Zhao Xintong is up to number seven on the official world snooker rankings list after his victory at the 2026 World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.
Wonderful Zhao Xintong wins 2026 World Grand Prix
Zhao Xintong hit top form to beat Zhang Anda 10-6 in the 2026 World Grand Prix final in Hong Kong on Sunday.