World Seniors Snooker Championship 2026: Order of play, how to ...
The Rocket is making his seniors snooker debut
www.tvguide.co.ukHere is the latest info on the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2026.
- What: World Seniors Snooker Championship 2026, held at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
- When: May 6–10, 2026. Alfie Burden was the defending champion from 2025, with the final day(s) scheduled for May 10.[1][2]
- Field expansion: The event increased to a 24-player field with a two-table setup in early rounds, and all sessions broadcast live in the UK on Channel 5 under the JenningsBet title sponsorship.[2][3]
- Notable entrants: Ronnie O’Sullivan announced his debut at the event for 2026, joining Jimmy White (seeking a record fifth title) and other past champions; Ali Carter was highlighted among confirmed entrants in early 2026 press notes. The field also included multiple continental champions earning spots.[4][6]
- Schedule and format: Early rounds are best of seven frames, with semi-finals best of 11 and the final best of 15; live coverage and order of play details were published ahead of the event.[5]
Illustration: the Crucible, site of the event, is traditionally the home venue for both professional and senior snooker at this tournament, contributing to high-profile TV coverage and a marquee field in 2026.[2]
Key sources you can check for the most current results and match-by-match outcomes:
- 2026 World Seniors Championship – Wikipedia page: overview, dates, defending champion, and venue details.[1]
- World Seniors Snooker Championship expanded for 2026 – official senior tour site: field size, venue, and schedule details.[2]
- Channel 5 live coverage and order-of-play details – broadcast-focused updates for 2026 event.[5]
If you’d like, I can summarize match results as they happen or compile a quick timeline of key matches and final standings. Please tell me whether you want a live results feed, a simple final winner, or a day-by-day breakdown.[1][5][2]