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Your Guide to the 2026/27 World Snooker Tour: Who's In, What's New, and When It All Begins
The World Snooker Tour for 2026/27 is almost fully formed, with 128 players confirmed ahead of a season that begins with China Open qualifying in mid-June.
Women's Snooker Finds Its Home: World Championship Locked Into Dongguan Until 2031
World Women's Snooker has secured a landmark five-year deal to keep its World Championship in Dongguan Changping until at least 2031, with rising prize money and a purpose-built arena cementing the tournament's most ambitious era yet.
Dongguan Secures World Women's Championship Until 2031 in a Landmark Moment for the Game
World Women's Snooker has agreed a landmark deal to keep the World Championship in Dongguan Changping until at least 2031, with record entry numbers and rising prize money signalling a new era for the women's game.
End of an Era: Ken Doherty Retires After 36 Glorious Years on the Tour
Ken Doherty has retired from professional snooker after 36 years on the World Snooker Tour, bringing an end to a career that included the 1997 World Championship title and three Crucible final appearances.
Causier Does the Double in Vienna with Crushing European Open Final Win
David Causier completed a stunning Vienna double by defeating Peter Gilchrist 6-1 in the World Billiards European Open final — his second ranking title at the same venue in as many weeks.
End of an Era: Ken Doherty Hangs Up His Cue After 36 Remarkable Years
Ken Doherty, the 1997 World Champion and the only player from the Republic of Ireland ever to lift snooker's biggest prize, has announced his retirement from professional snooker after 36 years on the tour.
Ken Doherty Retires: A Career That Defined an Era of Professional Snooker
Ken Doherty has retired from professional snooker after more than three decades on tour, bringing the curtain down on a career that included a world title, six ranking event victories, and a peak ranking of world number two.
Causier Dominates in Vienna to Retain Austrian Open Crown
David Causier retained the World Billiards Austrian Open title in Vienna with a dominant 864-227 final victory over Peter Gilchrist, producing a tournament high break of 850 along the way.
Higginson, Gong and Company Complete Q School Class of 2026 in Leicester
Andrew Higginson, Gong Chenzhi, Mitchell Mann and Stuart Carrington completed the Q School class of 2026 in Leicester, bringing the total number of new tour graduates to twelve.
Four New Tour Cards Handed Out At Q School Event Two As Higginson, Mann, Carrington And Gong Seal Their Spots
Andrew Higginson, Mitchell Mann, Stuart Carrington and Gong Chenzhi have all earned two-year tour cards after coming through the final round of Q School Event Two in Leicester.
From 'Smelly' to Sacred: Vafaei's Crucible Conversion and a Date with Judd Trump
Hossein Vafaei once called the Crucible 'smelly' — now he's comparing it to Wimbledon after a commanding 10-3 win over Si Jiahui set up a last-16 clash with world number one Judd Trump.
Shaun Murphy, John Virgo Tributes and Crucible Drama: The Snooker Stories You Need to Know
Shaun Murphy opened his 2025 World Championship campaign with a win despite admitting his opponent's waistcoat proved a genuine distraction, while players and fans at the Crucible continued to pay tribute to the late John Virgo.
Murphy Demolishes Xiao to Reach Crucible Last Eight — Back Him to Go All the Way
Shaun Murphy produced four centuries in a ruthless 13-3 demolition of Xiao Guodong to reach the Crucible quarter-finals — and at 10/1 for the title, the 2005 champion looks well worth backing to go all the way.
Evil Genius: Ronnie O'Sullivan Puts John Higgins to the Sword in Crucible Classic
Ronnie O'Sullivan was in imperious form at the Crucible on Saturday, carving out a dominant 6-2 first-session lead over John Higgins as he hunts a record eighth world title.
Trump's World No.1 Spot Under Serious Threat — Three Players Ready to Pounce
Judd Trump starts the 2026/27 season as world number one, but close to £580,000 in ranking points is set to drop off his tally before August is out — leaving Zhao Xintong, Neil Robertson, and Wu Yize all capable of overtaking him.
Higgins Fights Back to Trail O'Sullivan by Two as Zhao Books Quarter-Final Spot
John Higgins won the last three frames of Sunday's evening session to reduce Ronnie O'Sullivan's lead to 9-7, while defending champion Zhao Xintong booked his quarter-final place with a 13-9 win over Ding Junhui.
Vafaei Stuns Trump in Final-Frame Thriller as Higgins and Wu Also Advance at the Crucible
Hossein Vafaei eliminated world number one Judd Trump 13-12 with a composed 91 break in the deciding frame, reaching the World Championship quarter-finals for the first time. John Higgins also advanced after overturning an 8-3 deficit against Ronnie O'Sullivan in an extraordinary comeback.
One Shot, One Life: Joe Johnson Looks Back on the Miracle of 1986
Joe Johnson was a 150-1 outsider, a former factory worker and father of six who had never won a match at the Crucible. In 1986, he beat Steve Davis in front of 18 million viewers and changed his life forever.
Zhao Levels at 8-8 With Murphy as Crucible Quarter-Finals Deliver Dramatic Evening Session
Zhao Xintong recovered from a two-frame deficit to level his World Championship quarter-final with Shaun Murphy at 8-8, while Barry Hawkins and Mark Allen also finished all square after a session that produced three century breaks.
Murphy vs Higgins: World Championship Semi-Final Tips & Best Bets
Shaun Murphy ended Zhao Xintong's title defence with a commanding 13-10 quarter-final win at the Crucible — and at 11/4, the 2005 champion looks genuine each-way value against John Higgins in the semi-finals.
Hendry Names the 'Superpowers' That Make O'Sullivan, Higgins and Williams Irreplaceable
Stephen Hendry has broken down the individual 'superpowers' he believes define Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams, suggesting snooker may never again produce three players of comparable quality in the same generation.
Wu Yize Storms Into 6-2 Lead Over Allen Despite Crucible Power Outage
Wu Yize reeled off four consecutive frames to lead Mark Allen 6-2 after the opening session of their World Championship semi-final at the Crucible, producing a clinical display that even a 15-minute power outage failed to interrupt.
100-Minute Frame 'An Embarrassment to Snooker' as Allen and Wu Locked at 7-7
Mark Allen and Wu Yize's World Championship semi-final is locked at 7-7 after a 100-minute frame — the longest in Crucible history — sparked widespread calls for urgent rule changes.
Wu Yize Stuns Allen With Brilliant Decider Clearance to Reach World Final Against Murphy
Wu Yize produced a stunning 71 clearance in a last-frame decider to beat a devastated Mark Allen 17-16 and set up a World Championship final against Shaun Murphy — here's why the 22-year-old looks the right side of the market.
Wu Yize Leads but Murphy Refuses to Fold: World Final Day One Leaves Everything to Play For
Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 after a gripping first day of the World Championship final, with the young Chinese star's fearless long-potting keeping him in the driving seat — but Murphy refuses to disappear.
Wu Yize Leads 10-7 But Don't Write Off Murphy Yet — World Final Betting Preview
Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 heading into the final day of the World Snooker Championship — here's how to bet the conclusion of a final packed with history on the line.
SnookerHQ Turns 15: A Milestone Worth Celebrating for Independent Snooker Media
SnookerHQ.com marks its 15th anniversary this week, having grown from a small personal blog in 2011 into one of the sport's most trusted independent news sources, with over 5,250 articles published and millions of readers worldwide.
Wu Yize Wins World Championship in Final-Frame Classic to Become Second-Youngest Champion in History
Wu Yize defeated Shaun Murphy 18–17 in a final-frame classic to claim the 2025 World Snooker Championship, becoming the second-youngest Crucible champion in history at the age of 22.
Wu Yize Wins World Snooker Championship in Final Frame Thriller to Become a Legend at 22
Wu Yize held his nerve in a final-frame thriller to defeat Shaun Murphy and become the 2025 World Snooker Champion at just 22 years of age — an extraordinary achievement that signals the arrival of a generational talent.
Wu Yize's World Title Puts Him in Elite Company: The Stats Behind a Historic Sheffield Triumph
Wu Yize has become the second-youngest world snooker champion in history at 22, claiming the Crucible title in a deciding-frame final against Shaun Murphy — a feat that places him in the company of Stephen Hendry himself.
Huang Jiahao Bounces Back With Q School Glory to Secure Two-Year Tour Card
Huang Jiahao has battled back from relegation to secure a fresh two-year World Snooker Tour card after defeating Liang Xiaolong 4-2 in the Asia Oceania Q School Event Two final in Bangkok.
Davies, O'Kane, O'Sullivan and Cheung Secure Tour Cards on Final Day of Q School Event One
Liam Davies, Phil O'Kane, Sean O'Sullivan and Cheung Ka Wai all earned two-year tour cards on the final day of Q School Event One in Leicester, with O'Kane securing his maiden professional card at the 14th attempt.
Four Players Earn Tour Cards at Q School Event 1 in Leicester
Four players — Liam Davies, Cheung Ka Wai, Sean O'Sullivan and Phil O'Kane — secured two-year professional tour cards at the conclusion of Q School Event 1 in Leicester on Monday.
Wu Yize's World Title Confirms China as Snooker's Dominant Force — But a Generational Shift is Reshaping the Entire Sport
Wu Yize's World Championship victory makes him the fourth consecutive first-time winner at the Crucible — and the second Chinese champion in as many years, confirming a seismic shift in snooker's global balance of power.
Big Break Is Back: Hendry and McGuinness Set to Relaunch BBC's Beloved Snooker Gameshow
Big Break is returning to BBC Two after 24 years away, with seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry on trick-shot duties and Paddy McGuinness hosting alongside him in a 20-episode reboot of the classic snooker gameshow.
Allen's Crucible Heartbreak: The Miss That Will Haunt a Career — And What It Means for 2027
Mark Allen is putting a brave face on his 2026 World Championship heartbreak, but the missed black off the spot that gifted Wu Yize a reprieve — and ultimately the title — will define his Crucible story for years to come.
Allen Opens Up on Crucible Heartbreak: 'It Hurts Too Much to Watch It Back'
Mark Allen has opened up on the missed black that ended his World Championship semi-final, admitting the heartbreak is still too raw to watch back — but insisting his Triple Crown dream is very much alive.
Milkins Left With One Lifeline After Jones Fightback Ends Q School Event 1 Run
Robert Milkins squandered a 3-1 lead before losing 4-3 to Duane Jones at Q School Event 1, leaving the two-time ranking event winner with just one remaining opportunity to reclaim his World Snooker Tour place.
WPBSA Faces Players at Sheffield EGM as PSPA Push for Formal Engagement
The WPBSA held an Extraordinary General Meeting in Sheffield on 22nd May 2026 after the Professional Snooker Players Association requisitioned a formal gathering to raise concerns with the governing body.
Milkins Opens Q School Campaign With Commanding Win as High-Profile Fallers Chase Tour Return
Robert Milkins opened his Q School Event 1 campaign with a 4-0 win over James Silverwood in Leicester, as the former Welsh Open champion begins his bid to reclaim a World Snooker Tour card following a dramatic drop outside the world's top 64.
Mike Ganley on Respect, Roots and What Really Drives Snooker's Grassroots Game
Mike Ganley joined Shabnam Younus-Jewell on Framed: The Snooker Podcast to talk about the values that hold snooker's community together — and why respect sits at the very heart of the game.
Efe Acikalin: The Turkish Trailblazer Putting Snooker on the Map in a New Market
Efe Acikalin is putting Turkish snooker on the map, and a recent episode of the Framed podcast tells his story in compelling fashion. Here's why this trailblazer deserves your attention.
Mark Davis Stunned in Opening Round as Q School Claims Its First Big Scalps
Mark Davis, one of the most experienced players in the draw, has been knocked out of Q School Event 1 at the first attempt, beaten 4-3 by Oliver Briffett-Payne in Leicester.
'I Felt I Was Unbeatable': Steve Davis Reflects on the Title That Changed Everything
Steve Davis has been reflecting on the UK Championship victory that launched his legendary career, telling the Framed podcast he simply 'felt unbeatable' as a young man — a mindset that would carry him to six world titles.
The Class of 92 at 50: Why Backing O'Sullivan, Higgins and Williams Is Still Smart Money
Ronnie O'Sullivan turns 50 at this week's UK Championship — and with Higgins and Williams also hitting the milestone in 2025, the Class of 92 remain genuine betting propositions at the very top of the game.
Snooker's 147 Revolution: Why Maximum Breaks Are No Longer the Stuff of Legend
Snooker has recorded 25 maximum breaks in 2025 alone, shattering all previous records — we look at what's driving the 147 boom and what it means for the sport.
The Next Breakthrough: Five Players Ready to Win Their First Ranking Title
Fifteen different champions across eighteen ranking events made 2025/26 one of the most extraordinary seasons in snooker history. With a new campaign on the horizon, we look at who could be next to claim a first ranking title.
Fifty Years of The Rocket: Ronnie O'Sullivan's Career in Ten Unforgettable Moments
Ronnie O'Sullivan turns 50 this week, and the records he has accumulated across three decades of professional snooker still read like a misprint. We look back at the moments that built a legend.
Moments of Brilliance: The Best Shots From the 2025 UK Championship
The 2025 UK Championship has delivered some stunning snooker, with Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Judd Trump all producing moments of genuine brilliance in York.
Behind the Baize: Framed Podcast Takes York by Storm for UK Championship Special
Shabnam Younus-Jewell takes the Framed podcast behind the scenes at the UK Championship in York, sitting down with Judd Trump, Shaun Murphy and tournament MC Rob Walker for a 27-minute special.