World Seniors Snooker Championship Expanded for 2026 - WSS
World Seniors Snooker (WSS) is pleased to announce that the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship will return to the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield with an [...]
www.seniorssnooker.comHere’s the latest on the World Seniors Snooker Championship for 2026.
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Where/when: The 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship returned to the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, running 6-10 May 2026. The event was broadcast live in the UK on Channel 5. [Source: Wikipedia overview of 2026 World Seniors Championship][1]
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Format and field: The tournament expanded to a 24-player field with a two-table format in the early rounds, reflecting the increased size of the event. Reigning champion Alfie Burden participated to defend his title. [World Seniors Snooker Championship expanded for 2026][3][4]
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Notable participants: Among entrants were Jimmy White (seeking a record-extending fifth title), Ronnie O’Sullivan (making his World Seniors debut), Stuart Bingham (Crucible champion in 2015) and Matthew Stevens, with other former world champions and senior title contenders in the mix. [Expanded field article and Sky Sports note on O’Sullivan][6][3]
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Final and results: The final was contested on 10 May in a best-of-19 frames format. Ronnie O’Sullivan won the title, defeating Jason? (finalist) after back-to-back centuries in the final frames. The match details note O’Sullivan’s high breaks and clinching the championship. [Final details: 2026 World Seniors Championship][1]
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How to watch/coverage: Live coverage was scheduled across the event days in the UK, with Channel 5 providing extensive broadcast of the sessions. [World Seniors Snooker Championship coverage][4][7]
Illustration of the event at the Crucible:
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If you’d like, I can pull the official final scoreline, list of all quarterfinals/semifinals, or stream/TV schedule for your local area, and provide a concise results table.