Latest News About World Seniors Snooker Championship 2026

Here’s the latest I can share on the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2026.

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• The 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship is scheduled for May 6–10, 2026 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. Alfie Burden is the defending champion from 2025.

What’s new for 2026

• The event expanded to a larger field and remains at the Crucible, with a two-table setup in early rounds and live TV coverage in the UK. The field includes higher-profile entrants and continental qualifiers, aiming for a stronger international lineup.
• Ronnie O’Sullivan announced his debut at the World Seniors Championship in 2026, joining a field that already features Jimmy White and other former champions.

Viewing and schedule notes

• Channel 5 in the UK is slated to show the event live, with matches spanning the five days, from early rounds through to the final. The format has a mix of best-of-seven in early rounds, best-of-eleven in the semis, and a best-of-fifteen final.
• The order of play and full match-by-match schedule were published by outlets covering snooker in late April/early May 2026.

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• The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield serves as the iconic venue for the World Seniors event, continuing a tradition of world-class snooker there.

If you’d like, I can pull more details on:

• The current field and individual player entries
• The full match schedule by day
• How to watch options outside the UK

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