THE World Snooker Championship is once again being shown live on the BBC.
The prestigious tournament returns to the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, with a new deal recently announced that will keep the showpiece event there until at least 2045.
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The world championships will once again return to the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield Credit: Getty
BBC Sport will show every shot from the 17-day event Credit: Getty
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Zhao Xintong made history last year by becoming the first Asian winner of the title, beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final.
But he became the latest victim of the Crucible curse, suffering defeat to Shaun Murphy.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has to wait for his record-breaking eighth world title as he was dumped out by John Higgins.
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When are the World Snooker Championships 2026?
The tournament will begin on Saturday, April 18.
It will run until Monday, May 4.
The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield will once again hold the iconic tournament.
Who are the BBC presenters and pundits?
The coverage of the World Snooker Championship will be aired across BBC channels.
Presenters
Hazel Irvine
Seema Jaswal
Rishi Persad
Catrin Heledd
Pundits & commentators
Stephen Hendry – seven-time world champion
Steve Davis – six-time world champion
Ken Doherty – 1997 world champion
Dennis Taylor – 1985 world champion
John Parrott – 1991 world champion
Reporters
Shabnam Younus-Jewell
Abigail Davies
BBC’s Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski said: “The World Snooker Championship always brings a host of exciting showdowns at the table and we will be here to show every shot at BBC Sport.
“With our line-up of snooker royalty offering their expert analysis across BBC TV, radio and online, fans can settle in for an action-packed tournament.”
World Snooker Championship 2026 – all the info
The world’s best snooker players are back at the Crucible for the World Championship.
Defending champ Zhao Xintong failed to break the 49-year Crucible curse following his quarter-final exit.
Shaun Murphy, John Higgins, Wu Yize and Mark Allen are the final four names in the hunt for the iconic title.
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