World Snooker Championship to stay at Crucible Theatre in Sheffield until at least 2045

Snooker’s World Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield following a long‑term agreement between World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council. There had been fears in recent times that the tournament may leave it's spiritual home but the new deal will see snooker stay in Sheffield until at least 2045, with an option to extend to 2050. Separately, plans are being developed to transform the Crucible Theatre, with the sport’s most famous venue set to benefit from a major refurbishment, including the potential to add up to 500 additional seats in an ‘in the round’ configuration, alongside other significant improvements...