World Snooker Championship

In the last 8 hours
Hopeful players go to Q School for World Snooker Tour promotion SnookerHQ01:30
Yesterday
Zhao Xintong's World Championship victory is great news for British star after controversy Daily and Sunday Express21:13 12-May-25
When do Trump, Williams and Higgins return to action after Crucible campaign? TNT Sports18:07 12-May-25
Michaela Tabb retires from Crucible refereeing as World Snooker Champs icon sends message The Mirror14:50 12-May-25
In the last 7 days
'I'm absolutely delighted' - Burden claims first World Seniors title TNT Sports22:14 11-May-25
Snooker star inadvertently helped out by Zhao Xintong after ranking points controversy Daily and Sunday Express18:46 11-May-25
Ronnie O'Sullivan got rid of £183k car and blasted his James Bond vehicle in furious rant Daily and Sunday Express11:59 11-May-25
Judd Trump's wish may make snooker a whole lot worse and extend his title drought Daily and Sunday Express07:45 11-May-25
Snooker's 'most improved player' named by Shaun Murphy after World Championship Daily and Sunday Express07:35 11-May-25
Snooker labelled 'stupid' by world No.14 as tennis stars told they have it easier Daily and Sunday Express06:54 11-May-25
Dale on course to become world champion a month after retiring TNT Sports11:06 10-May-25
Zhao Xintong told to be 'more like Judd Trump' despite winning World Championship Daily and Sunday Express07:51 10-May-25
Shaun Murphy wants 'terrible' snooker rule scrapped after awkward BBC moment Daily and Sunday Express06:50 10-May-25
JenningsBet World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 – How To Follow World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association12:31 9-May-25
White and Doherty suffer defeat as Drago battles through at Crucible TNT Sports12:28 9-May-25
Snooker chiefs issue response as Shaun Murphy goes on fiery Zhao Xintong rant Daily and Sunday Express11:50 9-May-25
Zhao Xintong winning World Snooker Championship has rival 'fuming' as Stephen Hendry floats… Daily Record11:30 9-May-25
Today's snooker news as Zhao Xintong rival 'fuming' after Crucible stars called for ban Daily and Sunday Express11:30 9-May-25
Zhao Xintong's mum shares bizarre story behind snooker star's Crucible success Daily and Sunday Express11:30 9-May-25
Irish Amateur Snooker ChampionshipsBrendan bids for record-breaking eighth title The Nenagh Guardian08:19 9-May-25
Zhao's historic snooker title sparks talk of China world domination MailOnline06:40 9-May-25
Meet the mastermind behind Zhao Xintong's success as China ready to take over snooker Daily and Sunday Express23:09 8-May-25
Snooker star reveals players wanted Zhao Xintong banned from Crucible MailOnline16:52 8-May-25
Every snooker star suspended with Zhao Xintong including duo who are banned for life Daily and Sunday Express15:32 8-May-25
Shaun Murphy reveals if Kyren Wilson spat is over after World Championship drama Daily and Sunday Express14:21 8-May-25
Ronnie O'Sullivan disagrees with snooker boss over major decision after Zhao Xintong win Daily and Sunday Express12:09 8-May-25
Stephen Hendry's warning rings true as Zhao Xintong decides how to spend £500k prize money The Mirror11:30 8-May-25
Ronnie O'Sullivan had typical response after Stephen Hendry shut down Kyren Wilson Daily and Sunday Express11:29 8-May-25
Zhao Xintong lets slip what he'll be blowing World Snooker Championship winnings on The Mirror11:23 8-May-25
Zhao Xintong labelled 'naive' as Ken Doherty spots flaw and sends Ronnie O'Sullivan warning Dublin Live11:02 8-May-25
Stephen Hendry's rant speaks volumes as Zhao Xintong ready to blow £500k prize money Daily and Sunday Express10:38 8-May-25
Feature: Zhao Xintong's historic world title reshapes future of snooker People's Daily02:43 8-May-25
Pub sport's bold push for inclusion in Brisbane Games Channel 9's Wide World of Sports01:04 8-May-25
Zhao becomes first Chinese world champ The Age00:42 8-May-25
Zhao Xintong addresses 20-month ban after winning world title and why it helped him Daily and Sunday Express18:43 7-May-25
Indo Sport podcast: Ken Doherty | Snooker's newest star | The reality of match-fixing |… The Irish Independent17:39 7-May-25
Zhao world title can enhance snooker’s Olympic bid, says Wbpsa chief The Independent17:19 7-May-25
World Snooker Championship breaks streaming record BBC17:07 7-May-25
Snooker stars wanted Zhao Xintong banned from World Championship before he won it Daily and Sunday Express17:01 7-May-25
Ding Junhui 'envious' of Zhao Xintong as World Snooker Champion told he must ditch one thing… Daily Record16:45 7-May-25
Zhao Xintong still serving snooker ban despite winning World Championship and £500K prize The Mirror16:00 7-May-25
World Snooker Championship's Sheffield winner Zhao Xintong has almost half £500k winnings taken Yorkshire Live15:33 7-May-25
Shaun Murphy blasts ‘staggering decision’ for WST to ignore rules SnookerHQ15:30 7-May-25
Snooker’s rich list as £500,000 winner Zhao Xintong to become ‘richest of all time’ The Mirror15:01 7-May-25
China ready to spend 'huge amount of money' to take World Snooker Championship out of UK Daily and Sunday Express13:27 7-May-25
Zhao Xintong still banned from playing in China after World Snooker Championship win Daily and Sunday Express13:27 7-May-25
Zhao Xintong controversially leapfrogs Shaun Murphy and Ali Carter after snooker title Daily and Sunday Express12:26 7-May-25
Hearn backs O'Sullivan's plan to stop China's snooker takeover MailOnline11:31 7-May-25
Snooker stars make plea for rule changes as Zhao Xintong clinches World Championship Daily Star11:19 7-May-25
Zhao Xintong fired warning over £500k prize money as new world snooker champion risks 'telling… Daily Record11:08 7-May-25
Snooker chief confirms bold plans to put Ronnie O'Sullivan and Zhao Xintong on new stage Daily and Sunday Express10:45 7-May-25
Shaun Murphy and Neil Robertson call for snooker rule changes as Zhao Xintong wins Worlds The Mirror10:45 7-May-25
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump told why they're nothing like Zhao Xintong Daily and Sunday Express10:25 7-May-25
Stephen Hendry reveals snooker star who will be ‘fuming’ at Zhao Xintong’s Worlds win The Mirror10:15 7-May-25
Ronnie O'Sullivan's ‘shouldn’t be allowed' comments show true thoughts about Mark Williams Daily and Sunday Express10:14 7-May-25
Why Zhao Xintong has become the most complicated world champion in the history of snooker Belfast Telegraph10:09 7-May-25
World Snooker Championship winner spent £500K winnings on one purchase The Mirror09:45 7-May-25
Xiao Zintong: China's controversial snooker champion The Week (US)09:40 7-May-25
Snooker bosses step in and address Zhao Xintong controversy after Crucible final The Mirror09:24 7-May-25
Stephen Hendry names snooker star 'fuming' at Zhao Xintong's World Championship win Daily and Sunday Express08:32 7-May-25
Snooker star accused rival of cheating and challenged them to a fight after match Daily and Sunday Express06:20 7-May-25
Snooker legends Jimmy White, Tony Drago and Ken Doherty compete in world seniors championship… Derbyshire Times05:30 7-May-25
Stephen Hendry reckons one player could be fuming about Zhao Xintong's Crucible win Metro.co.uk21:43 6-May-25
Hearn: Crucible not fit for purpose | Will World Championship remain in Sheffield? Sky Sports16:52 6-May-25
Mark Williams names another young Chinese star 'not far away' from Zhao Xintong Metro.co.uk16:08 6-May-25
'I won £500,000 at World Snooker Championship – this is how I spent it all straight away’ The Mirror16:07 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong’s manager sends threat to new world snooker champion over £500k prize money Daily and Sunday Express15:46 6-May-25
Snooker star who didn’t qualify for Worlds won more than Ronnie O'Sullivan's £100k payday Daily and Sunday Express15:36 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong backed to become richest snooker player ever after World Championship win Metro.co.uk15:15 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong set for huge UK bill as China agreement to benefit British economy Daily and Sunday Express15:05 6-May-25
Zhao's title success at world championships shines light on snooker's growth in China MailOnline14:19 6-May-25
‘I won the World Snooker Championship and then blew £50,000 on silly buy’ The Mirror14:04 6-May-25
China’s Zhao Xintong Claims Historic World Snooker Title Sixth Tone14:04 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong's beaten opponent reveals what sets him apart from snooker legends The Mirror13:45 6-May-25
World Snooker Tour respond to player outrage over Zhao Xintong ranking Metro.co.uk13:36 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong statement released after new controversy broke out at Crucible Daily and Sunday Express13:34 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong’s support from Stephen Hendry, luxury holidays and practice during ban Daily and Sunday Express12:53 6-May-25
World Snooker Championship winner lost millionaire status after blowing £500,000 payday Daily and Sunday Express12:53 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong will panic snooker rivals with four-word remark as he becomes world champion The Mirror12:03 6-May-25
What snooker stars really think about Zhao Xintong after 'really stupid' blast and Crucible win The Mirror11:43 6-May-25
Inside Mark Williams' World Championship celebrations with 15 shots and Guinness Daily and Sunday Express11:41 6-May-25
Mark Williams makes BBC star cry with actions before World Snooker Championship loss Daily and Sunday Express11:41 6-May-25
Ken Doherty proven right as Zhao Xintong leaves snooker stars 'up in arms' Daily and Sunday Express11:31 6-May-25
Zhao's world championship win will take snooker to 'another level': sport's chief France 2410:44 6-May-25
How Zhao Xintong became Asia's first snooker world champion CGTN10:23 6-May-25
See you next season! Williams hits the bar after Crucible final loss Evening Standard10:22 6-May-25
Ding Junhui's dad's opinion on snooker World Champion Zhao Xintong speaks volumes The Mirror10:06 6-May-25
Nine in a row for Crucible in Newbury Snooker League Newbury Weekly News10:00 6-May-25
BBC snooker pundits comment on Zhao Xintong's ban as Steve Davis admits 'it's a stain' The Mirror09:51 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong has nearly half of £500k World Championship prize money taken from him The Mirror09:51 6-May-25
Snooker star Williams hits the bar after losing controversial final MailOnline08:22 6-May-25
Mark Williams shows his class after losing to 'Luke Littler of snooker' Zhao Xintong Daily and Sunday Express08:18 6-May-25
Williams compares world champion Zhao to O'Sullivan RTE08:17 6-May-25
Mark Williams misses out on fourth Snooker World Championship to Zhao Xintong ITV08:16 6-May-25
Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ who won the World Snooker Championship after ban The Irish Independent08:16 6-May-25
BBC viewers complain after 'odd' World Snooker Championship coverage Daily and Sunday Express07:07 6-May-25
Why Zhao Xintong’s world snooker win is so controversial i News06:36 6-May-25
Mark Williams still miles behind Ronnie O'Sullivan after winning £200k at Crucible Daily and Sunday Express06:06 6-May-25
Snooker rankings: update after 2025 World Snooker Championship SnookerHQ05:57 6-May-25
Mark Williams shows class with message to World Championship winner Zhao Xintong The Mirror05:32 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to win World Snooker Championship CGTN05:08 6-May-25
'Shared dream': China celebrates Zhao's world snooker breakthrough France 2404:57 6-May-25
Zhao Xintong makes history as China's first World Snooker champion Channel NewsAsia04:04 6-May-25
China's Zhao Xintong crowned at Snooker World Championship People's Daily02:37 6-May-25
Zhao beats Williams to win snooker world champs ESPN.co.uk02:13 6-May-25
China's Zhao becomes first Asian to win World Snooker Championship SHINE02:12 6-May-25
The scandal-hit Chinese 'amateur' who made snooker history: How China's new sporting superstar… MailOnline01:40 6-May-25
In the last month
Zhao Xintong's emotional victory as first amateur to win historic World Snooker Championship Daily Star23:13 5-May-25
Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to win World Snooker Championship final Daily Star23:03 5-May-25
Jubilant Zhao Makes History As First World Champion From China World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association22:41 5-May-25
Zhao Xintong wins the World Snooker Championship MailOnline22:36 5-May-25
'New superstar' Zhao's world title heralds Chinese snooker revolution France 2422:31 5-May-25
Sky’s the limit for China’s first world champion Zhao Xintong – Mark Williams Yahoo! Sport22:06 5-May-25
‘Can’t believe what I’ve done’: China’s Zhao Xintong creates history with $1.03m triumph Fox Sports (Australia)21:55 5-May-25
Zhao becomes China’s first World Snooker champion Gulf News21:54 5-May-25

      
            
      
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The World Snooker Championship is the most prestigious event in professional snooker, with a rich history dating back to 1927. The annual tournament is normally held around April and May at the iconic Crucible Theatre, featured the world's top 32 players battling for the coveted title and a prize fund of over £2,000,000.

In 2025, Zhao Xintong won the event, defeating qualifier Mark Williams 18‍–‍12 in the final and becoming the 29th snooker world champion.

Off the table, the Crucible Theatre continues to provide a unique atmosphere for players and fans alike. The event showcases the skill, dedication, and mental fortitude required to succeed at the highest level of snooker. Fans eagerly await the emergence of new stars and the resurgence of established champions as the tournament progresses.

The World Snooker Championship has been held at the Crucible Theatre since 1977, becoming synonymous with the event. Over the years, legends such as Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry, and Ronnie O'Sullivan have lifted the trophy, cementing their places in snooker history.

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