World Seniors Snooker Championship Expanded for 2026

World Seniors Snooker (WSS) announces the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship will take place at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring an expanded lineup and new format.

Event Details

Date: 6-10 May 2026
Location: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Broadcast: Live coverage on Channel 5 in the UK
Field: Increased to 24 players
Format: Two-table setup during the early rounds

Notable Entrants

Stuart Bingham, 2015 Crucible champion, debuts in the World Seniors Championship
Matthew Stevens, former UK and Masters champion, making his event debut
Reanne Evans, 12-time World Women’s Snooker champion, entering for the first time
Anthony Hamilton, ranking event winner, debuting in the seniors event

Key Competitors

Jimmy White aims to secure a record fifth World Seniors Snooker Championship title
Ken Doherty, 1997 world champion, seeks Seniors glory at the Crucible for the first time
Defending champion Alfie Burden returns to defend his title
Veterans Tony Drago, Joe Perry, and Dominic Dale will also compete

Global Participation

The tournament will feature a worldwide field with each continental Seniors champion securing a spot in the event.

“The 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship will feature an expanded field of 24 players and live coverage on Channel 5, returning to the iconic Crucible Theatre.”

Six additional players will be confirmed closer to the event.

Summary: The 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship returns to Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with a larger 24-player field, new debutants, and live TV coverage, promising an exciting tournament.

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