World Snooker Championship

Annual professional snooker ranking tournament

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The World Snooker Championship is the longest-running and most prestigious tournament in professional snooker. It is also the richest, with total prize money of £2,395,000 in 2023, including £500,000 for the winner. First held in 1927, it is now one of the three tournaments that make up snooker's Triple Crown Series. The reigning world champion is Kyren Wilson.

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'I got very close this time - I'll win it in the future' Few would have expected qualifier Jak Jones to make it past the first round of the World Championship, let alone reach snooker’s showpiece final. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2024
Watch the best shots as Wilson beats Jones to world title Watch the best shots from the World Snooker Championship final as Kyren Wilson beat Jak Jones 18-14 at The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2024
Wilson pots dramatic final black after Jones fightback Kyren Wilson wins a dramatic last frame on day one of the World Snooker Championship final to hold an 11-6 overnight lead over Jak Jones at the Crucible Theatre. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2024

Wilson dominates first session of final against Jones Kyren Wilson sweeps into a 7-1 lead over Jak Jones in the final of the World Championship. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2024
Jones on course for 'biggest shock in sport' - Murphy Should Jak Jones claim the World Snooker Championship on Monday night at the Crucible by beating Kyren Wilson, former winner Shaun Murphy believes it would be "one of the biggest shocks in sport". BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2024
Watch: World Snooker Championship highlights Highlights from the 14th day of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on May 3, 2024

Gilbert & Wilson level in high-quality semi-final David Gilbert and Kyren Wilson split the opening eight frames of their World Snooker Championship semi-final in Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2024
'Tastes nice!' Did Maguire eat a fly? Watch as Stephen Maguire eats a fly off the table during his 13-8 defeat to David Gilbert in the quarter-finals of the Snooker World Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2024
World Championship order of play & BBC TV schedule Order of play, BBC TV coverage details, match schedule, results and prize money for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2024
Watch as 'brilliant' Bingham knocks out O’Sullivan Watch the closing moments as seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers a shock defeat by Stuart Bingham in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2024

'Magnificent' Jones shocks Trump to reach semi-finals Watch the closing stages of Jak Jones' surprise 13-9 victory over Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship at The Crucible, Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2024
'Only myself to blame' - Allen on Crucible exit Mark Allen admits he has "only myself to blame" after his dreams of winning the World Snooker Championship were ended for another year by John Higgins. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2024
'Disgusted' Milkins throws cue after missed red Robert Milkins throws his cue to the ground in disgust after missing a red during his World Snooker Championship first round match against David Gilbert. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2024	Saengkham hits 147 & Robertson wins in qualifying Neil Robertson reaches the final round of qualifying for the World Snooker Championship on Monday while Noppon Saengkham hits a maximum 147 break. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024
Brilliant Brecel's best shots as he wins world title Watch the best shots from Luca Brecel as he beats Mark Selby 18-15 at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2023	The moment Brecel clinched first world snooker title Watch the moment Luca Brecel wins his first World Snooker Championship title against Mark Selby at the Crucible. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2023
Brilliant Brecel takes five-frame lead after third session Watch the best shots from the afternoon session on the second day of the World Snooker Championship final 2023 between Mark Selby and Luca Brecel. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2023	World Championship final: Selby 8-9 Brecel - watch & text Watch BBC Two coverage and follow text updates as Mark Selby faces Luca Brecel in the World Snooker Championship final in Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2023
Selby makes first ever World Championship final 147 Watch as Mark Selby makes history as the first player ever to make a 147 maximum break in a World Snooker Championship final. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2023	Angry Brecel swipes ball away during Si game Watch the moment Luca Brecel swipes the white ball away in frustration after losing a frame to Si Jiahui during their semi-final match at the World Snooker Championship. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023