The 2026 World Snooker Championship will be held in Sheffield from April 18 to May 4. This is the 50th anniversary tournament hosted at the Crucible Theatre. The prestigious competition concludes the 2025-2026 ranking season. The main stage features the world's top 32 players, with half of the participants entering the bracket through the qualifying rounds. The total prize fund for the event is £2,395,000, with the winner claiming the grand prize of £500,000. The tournament is traditionally considered the most significant and challenging test for professionals.