While retaining the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield is the aim, according to Barry Hearn, a move away from the Crucible Theatre is necessary. The 980-seat venue has hosted the tournament since 1977, but the current agreement only lasts until 2027. Hearn caused a stir at the 2024 tournament when he hinted that Saudi Arabia would be interested in purchasing the rights.Although Barry Hearn says a move away from the Crucible is likely, he maintains that keeping the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield is the “priority.
This year, there was much discussion regarding the theater’s suitability as the site of the main event of the sport, which Kyren Wilson won on Monday night after defeating Jak Jones in the final.
