Halo World Snooker Championship 2025
Professional snooker's most prestigious tournament and one of Sheffield’s biggest sporting events, the World Championship returns with 32 of snooker’s best players competing in a knockout style tournament, 19 April - 5 May.
For 17 days each year, the very best on the planet go through a test of endurance, skill and mental toughness with an ultimate goal: to lift snooker’s most famous and coveted trophy.
The tournament has been running since 1927 and is steeped in history, from the days of Joe Davis, through the 1980s when snooker became the biggest sport in Britain, to the modern era when greats such as Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stephen Hendry have graced the green baize. In 2024, Kyren Wilson lifted the title for the first time, beating Jak Jones 18-14 in the final.
Since 1977, the tournament as been staged at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, renowned for its unique and intense atmosphere. Televised by BBC, Eurosport, discovery+, CCTV5 and a range of other broadcasters worldwide, the event is watched by over 500 million people across the globe.
It is sport at its finest.
The Championship will be followed by the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025.
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The event is organised and promoted by World Snooker Limited, in partnership with Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Theatres.
During the tournament various Sheffield bands and acts will be performing in Tudor Square, adding to the amazing atmosphere that surrounds the Championship.
01/05/2025
11:30-12:10 The High Fives
12:20-13:00 DOOT
17:30-18:10 Ruth Wallwork
18:20-19:00 Jay-Clique
02/05/2025
13:00-13:40 University of Sheffield Flute Choir
13:50-14:30 Ruth Wallwork
17:30-18:10 Oughtibridge Brass Band
18:20-19:00 Neighbourhood Voices
03/05/2025
13:00-13:40 Sundogs
13:50-14:30 Harry Corps & Tobias Holden
17:30-18:10 Lowe and Behold
18:20-19:00 Taking Back Tomorrow
04/05/2025
11:30-12:10 Lowe and Behold
12:20-13:00 Sundogs
17:30-18:10 Blue Street Brass
18:20-19:00 Lucy Milburn
05/05/2025
11:30-12:10 Dylan Morris & Rob Fuller
12:20-13:00 Taking Back Tomorrow
17:30-18:10 I'm Being Serious
18:20-19:00 Blue Street Brass
In Sheffield for the Snooker?
Make the most of your time in the city
Every year, we love the buzz that the Cazoo World Snooker Championships brings to Sheffield and the visitors that come from far and wide.
So, if you’re one of those visitors experiencing our city for the first time and want to know the best places to eat and drink near the Crucible or are interested in exploring Sheffield a little, we’ve pulled together some top tips to help you with that.
