World Seniors Snooker Championship Expanded for 2026
World Seniors Snooker (WSS) has announced that the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship will once again be held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The event will run from 6–10 May 2026 and will feature an expanded field of 24 players, with two tables in use during the early rounds.
The tournament will be broadcast live across the UK on Channel 5, marking another milestone for the competition’s growing audience and professional reach.
New Entrants and Returning Champions
- 2015 Crucible champion Stuart Bingham will make his Seniors debut.
- Former UK and Masters champion Matthew Stevens joins the field.
- 12-time World Women’s Snooker champion Reanne Evans will compete.
- Ranking event title-holder Anthony Hamilton will also participate.
Snooker icon Jimmy White aims to capture a record-breaking fifth Seniors title, while 1997 world champion Ken Doherty will pursue his first Seniors triumph at the Crucible.
Returning Competitors
Defending champion Alfie Burden is set to return alongside Tony Drago, Joe Perry, and Dominic Dale. Six additional players will be confirmed later, expanding the global roster.
“A global field once again sees each continental Seniors champion earning a place in the tournament.”
Summary
The 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship at the Crucible promises a broader lineup, live television coverage, and a blend of legendary and emerging champions competing for glory.