Superb Murphy beats Xiao with session to spare

Former winner Shaun Murphy produces a fine performance to thrash China's Xiao Guodong and become the first player into the World Championship quarter-finals. Superb Murphy beats Xiao with session to spare

Higgins beats O'Sullivan, Trump loses to Vafaei

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12, but world number one Judd Trump is eliminated on a thrilling day at the World Championship. Higgins beats O'Sullivan, Trump loses to Vafaei

O'Sullivan leads Higgins, Williams loses to Hawkins

Ronnie O'Sullivan leads John Higgins 6-2 after the opening session of their World Championship last-16 tie but Mark Williams, the other member of snooker's fabled 'Class of 92', is eliminated. O'Sullivan leads Higgins, Williams loses to Hawkins

O'Sullivan and Selby ease into last 16 at Crucible

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan wraps up victory over China's He Guoqiang to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against John Higgins at the Crucible. O'Sullivan and Selby ease into last 16 at Crucible

Robertson wins as Crucible seeds record equalled

Neil Robertson defeats Pang Junxu 10-6 to ensure a Crucible record-equalling 15 seeded players are into the World Championship second round. Robertson wins as Crucible seeds record equalled

World Championship: Schedule, full draw, BBC TV times & results

Match schedule, full draw, results, BBC TV times, highest break and prize money for the 2026 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Championship: Schedule, full draw, BBC TV times & results

Quiz: What happened in round one at the Crucible?

How much do you remember from the first round of the 2026 World Snooker Championship, which concluded on Thursday? Quiz: What happened in round one at the Crucible?

Higgins wins final-frame decider to beat O'Sullivan

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame Crucible epic to reach the World Championship quarter-finals. Higgins wins final-frame decider to beat O'Sullivan

Higgins recovers to beat O'Sullivan in Crucible epic

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame last-16 Crucible epic. Higgins recovers to beat O'Sullivan in Crucible epic

Jones 'struggled to breathe' during Selby defeat

The 2024 World Championship runner-up was left struggling for breath in his first round match at The Crucible due to his asthma. Jones 'struggled to breathe' during Selby defeat

O'Sullivan and Selby ease into last 16 at Crucible

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan wraps up victory over China's He Guoqiang to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against John Higgins at the Crucible. O'Sullivan and Selby ease into last 16 at Crucible

Crucible pressure '50 times worse than driving test'

The Crucible is snooker's most intense venue but how do players cope with the pressure and what do they think about when watching on helplessly? Crucible pressure '50 times worse than driving test'

Vafaei 'fighting to make Iranians proud' at Worlds

Iran snooker player Hossein Vafaei says the ongoing war in his country makes it difficult to focus on his job as he prepares to play a World Championship match on Wednesday. Vafaei 'fighting to make Iranians proud' at Worlds

Wilson produces superb fightback to beat Moody, 19

Kyren Wilson recovers from 6-2 and 7-3 down by winning seven frames in a row to deny 19-year-old Stan Moody a memorable victory on his World Championship debut at the Crucible. Wilson produces superb fightback to beat Moody, 19

O'Sullivan and Selby ease into last 16 at Crucible

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan wraps up victory over China's He Guoqiang to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against John Higgins at the Crucible. O'Sullivan and Selby ease into last 16 at Crucible

O'Sullivan starts well as Murphy squeezes through

Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang. O'Sullivan starts well as Murphy squeezes through

Wilson produces superb fightback to beat Moody, 19

Kyren Wilson recovers from 6-2 and 7-3 down by winning seven frames in a row to deny 19-year-old Stan Moody a memorable victory on his World Championship debut at the Crucible. Wilson produces superb fightback to beat Moody, 19

Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the Crucible

Wales' Jak Jones is aiming to go one better than his 2024 final defeat at this year's World Snooker Championship. Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the Crucible

Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the Crucible

Wales' Jak Jones is aiming to go one better than his 2024 final defeat at this year's World Snooker Championship. Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the Crucible

Allen recovers from 'embarrassing' start to win

Former world number one Mark Allen fights back from an "absolutely embarrassing" first session to beat China's Zhang Anda 10-6 and move into the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship. Allen recovers from 'embarrassing' start to win

How many 147s have there been at the Crucible?

BBC Sport looks at the history of 147 breaks at the World Snooker Championship. How many 147s have there been at the Crucible?

'We're talking about history' - the Crucible set for £45m revamp

Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn says it is "unthinkable" the World Snooker Championship would be played anywhere other than the Crucible. The Sheffield venue will be refurbished to add up to 500 more seats, in a £45m revamp that will keep the sport there until at least 2045. 'We're talking about history' - the Crucible set for £45m revamp

'I'd run the M4 naked' - Williams targets snooker history

Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O'Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion. 'I'd run the M4 naked' - Williams targets snooker history

Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the Crucible

Wales' Jak Jones is aiming to go one better than his 2024 final defeat at this year's World Snooker Championship. Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the Crucible

'We're talking about history' - the Crucible set for £45m revamp

Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn says it is "unthinkable" the World Snooker Championship would be played anywhere other than the Crucible. The Sheffield venue will be refurbished to add up to 500 more seats, in a £45m revamp that will keep the sport there until at least 2045. 'We're talking about history' - the Crucible set for £45m revamp

How 'dropout's hangout' became snooker's ultimate stage

Sheffield's Crucible Theatre was a regional arts centre with a polarising reputation before snooker came along, by chance, to make it a globally famous venue. What makes it so special? How 'dropout's hangout' became snooker's ultimate stage

Allen out to 'put right' poor run of form at Worlds

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he wants to atone for what he perceives to be one of his worst seasons in terms of performances at the World Championship at Sheffield. Allen out to 'put right' poor run of form at Worlds

Who is Stan Moody? Crucible debutant profiled

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team profiles Stan Moody, the teenager making his debut at the 2026 World Snooker Championship Who is Stan Moody? Crucible debutant profiled

Who is Stan Moody? Crucible debutant profiled

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team profiles Stan Moody, the teenager making his debut at the 2026 World Snooker Championship Who is Stan Moody? Crucible debutant profiled

Snooker world turns out to remember John Virgo

Snooker stars and fans gathered at Sheffield Cathedral to pay tribute to the voice of the sport. Snooker world turns out to remember John Virgo

O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China's debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible. O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one

How many nationalities have played at the World Snooker Championship?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into which nations have be represented by players in the history of the World Snooker Championship. How many nationalities have played at the World Snooker Championship?

No practice, no problem for Stevens before Crucible return

Matthew Stevens heads into snooker's biggest event saying he barely practises these days - and his table at home is of the coffee variety. No practice, no problem for Stevens before Crucible return

From hospital to Crucible - teenager Moody qualifies

British teenager Stan Moody secures his place at the World Snooker Championship for the first time, a day after discharging himself from hospital. From hospital to Crucible - teenager Moody qualifies

Zhao thrashes Trump to win Tour Championship

China's Zhao Xintong thrashes world number one Judd Trump 10-3 to claim his first Tour Championship title in Manchester. Zhao thrashes Trump to win Tour Championship

World Championship 2026: Schedule, seeds & BBC TV schedule

Match schedule, seeds, BBC TV times, prize money and roll of honour for the 2026 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Championship 2026: Schedule, seeds & BBC TV schedule

O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China's debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible. O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one

Higgins thumped by Zhao in heaviest defeat of career

John Higgins falls to the heaviest defeat of his 34-year career as he loses 10-1 against Zhao Xintong in the Tour Championship semi-finals. Higgins thumped by Zhao in heaviest defeat of career

Trump sweeps Robertson aside to reach Tour Championship final

Judd Trump sweeps to a commanding 10-4 victory over Neil Robertson as he reaches the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Trump sweeps Robertson aside to reach Tour Championship final

Higgins fights back to beat Selby and reach semis

John Higgins produces a superb display to fight back from 8-5 down to beat Mark Selby 10-8 as he moves into the semi-finals of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Higgins fights back to beat Selby and reach semis

Trump beats Murphy in final-frame decider to reach semis

World number one Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in a final-frame decider to secure a 10-9 victory and reach the Tour Championship semi-finals. Trump beats Murphy in final-frame decider to reach semis

Higgins holds off Williams fightback at Tour Championship

Defending champion John Higgins holds off a fightback from Mark Williams to win 10-8 in the first round of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Higgins holds off Williams fightback at Tour Championship

Szubarczyk, 15, breaks World Championship record

Polish teenager Michal Szubarczyk becomes the youngest player to win a World Championship match as he beats former women's world champion Onyee Ng in qualifying. Szubarczyk, 15, breaks World Championship record

Revamped Crucible to host World Championship until 2045

The World Snooker Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield until 2045, with the venue set to be refurbished to add up to 500 additional seats. Revamped Crucible to host World Championship until 2045

Trump beats Allen in Tour Championship opener

Judd Trump beats Mark Allen in a back-and-forth contest to progress in the first round of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Trump beats Allen in Tour Championship opener

Un-Nooh makes 147 in World Open win over O'Sullivan

Thepchaiya Un-Nooh makes a maximum 147 break in a shock 10-7 win over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Open final in Yushan, China. Un-Nooh makes 147 in World Open win over O'Sullivan

O'Sullivan beats Wu to reach World Open final

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title. O'Sullivan beats Wu to reach World Open final

O'Sullivan makes highest-ever break with historic 153

Ronnie O'Sullivan creates more snooker history by making the sport's highest-ever professional break with a 153 at the World Open in Yushan. O'Sullivan makes highest-ever break with historic 153

Does O'Sullivan hold every snooker record?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at the collective records of Ronnie O'Sullivan following his record-breaking 153 break at the World Open in China. Does O'Sullivan hold every snooker record?