{"id":10376,"date":"2026-05-20T06:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T06:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=10376"},"modified":"2026-05-20T06:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T06:24:00","slug":"sheffield-council-respond-to-doubts-over-crucibles-world-snooker-championship-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=10376","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield Council respond to doubts over Crucible&#8217;s World Snooker Championship future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2271785510.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28016480\" alt=\"Halo World Snooker Championship - Media Day\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The Crucible has hosted the World Snooker Championship since 1977 (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sheffield City Council have confirmed they are \u2018not aware of anything to suggest\u2019 the World Snooker Championship will not stay at the Crucible until at least 2045, despite formal contracts still to be signed.<\/p>\n<p>The contract for the Sheffield theatre to host the event expires in 2027, but it was announced in March that a new agreement had been reached.<\/p>\n<p>This will see the World Championship remain at the Crucible until 2028, then be staged elsewhere for a year or two while renovations are carried out.<\/p>\n<p>In 2030 or \u201931 the tournament will return to the revamped venue, which will boast a capacity increased by 500 seats.<\/p>\n<p>World Snooker Tour announced on March 24: \u2018Snooker\u2019s World Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield following a landmark long term agreement between World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The new deal will see snooker stay in Sheffield until at least 2045, with an option to extend to 2050.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tAre you snooker loopy?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p>You&#8217;re in the right place. I&#8217;m Phil Haigh, and I cover the game we all love for <strong>Metro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In my newsletter, The Table, I analyse the biggest talking points, pull back the curtain on the sport and crown the biggest winners and losers every week.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up here.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FB-MAIN-8adc.png?w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27997408\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Phil has been reporting on snooker for over a decade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u2018The agreement reflects a citywide commitment, ensuring Sheffield and its partners continue to benefit from snooker\u2019s long term future in the city.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274558254.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28335010\" alt=\"Halo World Championship 2026 - Day 17\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Wu Yize lifted the trophy at the Crucible this month (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It has since been revealed that heads of terms have been agreed, but contracts are yet to be signed as there remain some finer details to be settled on.<\/p>\n<p>Posting a legal letter on social media, Snooker Legends, run by World Seniors chairman Jason Francis, pointed out that no binding contract has been signed yet.<\/p>\n<p>He also suggested that NST Worldwide, a company of which he is a director, could still tender to stage the World Championship.<\/p>\n<p>The post read: \u2018Confirmation, despite what everyone may have assumed from announcements on the 24th March, that there is no binding contract between 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the Crucible, snooker just isn't the same'&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Barry Hearn reveals World Snooker Championship to remain at Crucible&quot;,&quot;videoId&quot;:3624893}\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"\"><source src=\"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/03\/24\/979610948410980426\/480x270_MP4_979610948410980426.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\/><p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsupports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/p><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sheffield City Council have released a statement on the matter confirming they are following \u2018all relevant legal and procurement requirements\u2019 and are unaware of any reason formal contracts on the agreement will not be signed soon.<\/p>\n<p>Announcing heads of terms before finalising details is standard practice in such situations.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from Sheffield City Council read: \u2018As previously announced, Sheffield City Council and World Snooker Limited have agreed the key commercial principles for a new long-term agreement. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018As is standard for agreements of this scale and nature, detailed terms are now being finalised before a formal contract is entered into. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018The Council is working closely with its legal advisers and is currently not aware of anything to suggest that the formal agreement will not be entered into shortly.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The Council is following all relevant legal and procurement requirements.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_297868523-c700.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28420559\" alt=\"Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to small business owners during a visit to Home Cafe and Kitchen in Kensal Rise, north west London, as new figures have shown the UK recorded stronger than expected economic growth. Picture date: Monday May 18, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok\/PA Wire\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Sir Keir Starmer backed the deal to keep the World Championship at the Crucible (Picture: Yui Mok\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It does seem extremely unlikely that a deal would not come to fruition after being announced with such fanfare by World Snooker Tour, Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Theatres, Minister for Sport Stephanie Peacock and the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from the PM in March read: \u2018We have a deep cultural and sporting heritage here in the UK \u2013 sport, art and culture are the very best of us. It\u2019s what makes us proud not only of the country, but the places that we\u2019re from.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I had the pleasure of recently visiting Sheffield, the home of the oldest football club in the world, to urge partners to support a major redevelopment of the iconic Crucible theatre to keep sport and culture thriving in this city.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m delighted with today\u2019s confirmation that the theatre and the city will stay host to the famous World Snooker Championship for at least the next two decades.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Ronnie O\u2019Sullivan calls for Snooker 900 tour after Global Championship win<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Stephen Hendry recalls Steve Davis doing \u2018one of the funniest things he\u2019s ever seen\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: John Higgins names Ronnie O\u2019Sullivan as only person who could coach him<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\">\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<div class=\"newsletter-end-card accent--snooker\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-end-card__inner\">\n<h4>The Table<\/h4>\n<p>Stay ahead of snooker&#8217;s next big break with Metro&#8217;s resident expert Phil Haigh in his new weekly newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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