THE WST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STAYS IN SHEFFIELD

Working alongside the World Snooker Tour, we helped deliver the incredible news that the World Championship will be staying at the iconic Crucible until at least 2045. It was amazing to support on the ground as this major announcement for the sport of Snooker was made to the world’s press!

Separately, plans are being developed to transform the Crucible theatre, with the sport’s most famous venue set to benefit from a major refurbishment, including the potential to add up to 500 additional seats in an ‘in the round’ configuration, alongside other significant improvements such as enhanced spectator facilities.

WST Chairman Steve Dawson said: “This is the news that players and fans around the world have been waiting and hoping for. It comes following years of close negotiation with Sheffield City Council and the UK Government and we are delighted to have reached this far reaching agreement.

“I would like to thank our partners as we have shared a vision which continues the wonderful relationship between snooker and Sheffield. I can imagine walking back into that arena as the planned transformation is delivered and seeing something even more fabulous.”

Barry Hearn, President of Matchroom Sport, said: “For over 50 years I have been promoting sport all over the world but no venue on this planet means more to me than the Crucible. I am so happy that after a long period of meetings and discussions we have finally agreed a deal to stage the World Championship at its historic home - the Crucible. My thanks must go to Sheffield City Council for all of their hard work in ensuring this great tournament remains at its spiritual home.”