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What is the 2025 World Snooker Championship?

The 2025 World Snooker Championship is the biggest date on the professional snooker calendar, during which the top-ranked players (and other rising stars) vie for money and fame. As the final ranking event of the season, it’s a tournament with huge significance, not least because of the prestige and the multi-million-pound prize fund.

Known for iconic moments like Dennis beating Steve Davis on the final black of the final game in 1985, the championship is often replete with thrilling comebacks and incredible tactical skill.
With its single-elimination format, there’s no room for error, and every frame is crucial. One mistake can literally mean the difference between glory and an early exit.

Where and When Will the 2025 World Snooker Championship Be Held?

The 2025 World Snooker Championship will take place at one of the most recognisable sporting venues in the world: the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Synonymous with snooker’s long history, the Crucible has hosted the championship every year since 1977, and its intimate atmosphere continues to be a defining feature of this inimitable competition that runs from April 19 through to May 5, 2025.

Key Venue Highlights Include:

• Unrivalled tension – The Crucible’s tight, enclosed space amplifies pressure like no other venue.
• An iconic legacy – It’s no exaggeration to say it’s a stage where legends are made.
• Exclusive access – With limited seating, securing a ticket is a rare privilege.
• Ultimate test of nerve – The shift to a single-table setup in the final rounds pushes players to their mental and physical limit.

As is the case every year, millions are expected to tune in worldwide, and all the signs point toward the 2025 edition of the championship delivering yet another thrilling spectacle from snooker’s most revered venue.

Prize Pool Breakdown

A staggering £2,395,000 prize fund is on offer at the 2025 World Snooker Championship, meaning that it’s one of the most lucrative events in the sport. Here’s a breakdown of how this prize pot is distributed.

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While winning a cool £½ million is not to be sniffed at, lifting the trophy at this event is career-defining for any professional player. It’s important to note that only 32 players get to play at the World Championship in Sheffield, as the other 112 are eliminated during qualifying rounds before this point.

Which Players Will Compete in the 2025 World Snooker Championship?

The answer to that question is every top 16-ranked snooker player in the world right now, plus 16 of the sport’s best emerging talents. Here’s the rundown so far:

Top 16 Seeded Players (Direct Qualifiers)

These players automatically qualify for the tournament based on their world rankings:

• Kyren Wilson – The defending champion
• Ronnie O’Sullivan – Seven-time world champion
• Judd Trump – Former world champion
• Mark Selby – Four-time world champion
• Neil Robertson – Former world champion.
• John Higgins – Four-time world champion
• Shaun Murphy – Former world champion
• Mark Allen – One of the most in-form players over the past season.
• Luca Brecel – Former world champion.
• Ding Junhui – China’s most successful player
• Ali Carter – Two-time world finalist
• Barry Hawkins – Former finalist
• Zhao Xintong – One of China’s most exciting young stars
• Jack Lisowski – In search of his first ranking title, but always dangerous
• Stuart Bingham – Former world champion
• Mark Williams – Three-time world champion

As we can see, there are some serious heavyweights in the world’s top 16, so the tournament is sure to be hard-fought and exciting. As mentioned earlier, the remaining 16 spots will be filled by players coming through the intense qualifying rounds.

Tournament Format & Structure

So, how will the 2025 World Snooker Championship unfold? The tournament is structured into three key phases, which are arranged to ensure that a blend of endurance, skill, and mental toughness is needed from anyone wanting to go all the way.

Phase 1: The Qualifying Rounds

Before the action begins at the Crucible, 128 players will battle through the qualifying stages, all vying for 16 available spots in the main draw. These matches take place at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield and follow a single-elimination format:

• Round 1-3: Best-of-11 frames
• Final Qualifying Round: Best-of-19 frames

The 16 winners here then go on to join the 16 top-ranked players in the main event.

Phase 2: The Main Draw

This is where the main action starts, as the 32-player tournament begins in earnest at the Crucible. It’s played in a single-elimination knockout format, meaning that you only have to lose one match to be out. Each match gets progressively longer, testing the endurance and mental resilience of the players.

To make it all the way, players must get through:

• First Round: Best-of-19 frames (16 matches)
• Second Round & Quarter-finals: Best-of-25 frames
• Semi-finals: Best-of-33 frames

Phase 3: The Grand Final

The 2025 World Snooker Championship culminates in a best-of-35 frames showdown between the final two competitors. Played across two days, the final is divided into four sessions, ensuring a true test of stamina and mental strength.

Who Will Win the 2025 World Snooker Championship?

With so many of the world’s leading professionals competing on snooker’s biggest stage, predicting a winner is no easy task. However, based on recent form and past Crucible performances, here are four players who stand out as serious contenders: