World Snooker Championship 2026 dates, draw and schedule
Everything you need to know about the World Snooker Championship in 2026 including details of the dates, draw, schedule and results.
news.paddypower.comHere are the latest widely reported results from the 2026 World Snooker Championship (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield):
- Final: Zhao Xintong defeated Ronnie O’Sullivan to win the title. This marked Zhao’s second consecutive World Championship win, defending his 2025 crown.[5]
- Semi-finals: Zhao Xintong beat Judd Trump; O’Sullivan beat Mark Williams in their respective semi-final clashes to reach the final.[9][5]
- Earlier rounds: Reigning finalists and top seeds advanced with several notable results including Mark Allen, Ding Junhui, and John Higgins progressing through early rounds.[3][9]
- Final match context: Zhao's defense of the title continued a recent pattern of champions at the Crucible, with discussions around whether Zhao can establish a multi-year streak.[5]
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