The World Snooker Championship will remain at its spiritual home, the Crucible Theatre, after the sport’s governing body ended speculation over its future by signing a new long-term deal with Sheffield City Council.
The old deal was due to expire in 2027, creating uncertainty over where snooker’s most prestigious tournament would be hosted, but the new agreement means it will remain in Sheffield until at least 2045, with an option to extend until 2050.
