The 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship is scheduled to take place at Sheffield's iconic Crucible Theatre next May and we've got all the details you need to know ahead of the Yorkshire-staged spectacular.
Dates
When is the 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship?
The 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship is expected to get underway on Wednesday 5th May, two days after the conclusion of the 2027 World Snooker Championship, and runs through until Sunday 9th May.
Venue
Where is the 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship taking place?
The 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship will be held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, with the fabled venue now synonymous with the event.
Previously being staged in cities such as Stoke-on-Trent, Peterborough and Blackpool, Sheffield has been the competition's home since 2019, meaning the next year's competition will represent the ninth successive year that it will have been held there.
Age Restrictions
What is the minimum age to play at the 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship?
The minimum age for players on the main tour but outside the top 64 was reverted to 45 years ahead of the 2025 World Seniors Snooker Championship, whilst the minimum age for amateur players remained at 40.
In the past the minimum age limit has varied between both 40 and 45.
Players
Who is playing at the 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship?
Twenty-four players will take to the hallowed green baize at the Crucible next year, although it's not yet known as to which players will be featuring.
It's expected that reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will be back to defend the title he won for the first time in 2026, whilst other veteran pros such as Mark Williams, Ali Carter and Matthew Stevens will be in attendance once again.
The following players featured at the event in 2026:
- Ronnie O'Suliivan
- Mark Williams
- Stuart Bingham
- Ali Carter
- Joe Perry
- Matthew Stevens
- Robert Milkins
- Alfie Burden
- Igor Figueiredo
- Mohamed Elkhayat
- Jimmy White
- Daniel Ward
- Peter Lines
- Anthony Hamilton
- Ken Doherty
- Gerard Greene
- Craig Steadman
- Neal Jones
- Tony Drago
- Roger Farebrother
- Dominic Dale
- Wayne Townsend
- Reanne Evans
- Aaron Canavan
Draw
What is the draw for the 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship?
The draw for the 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship will be made in late April, 2027.
Previous Winners
Who won the World Seniors Snooker Championship last year?
A total of 14 players have been crowned World Seniors Snooker Champion since the inaugural staging of the event in 1991, including 2026 champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.
World Seniors Snooker Championship previous winners
All-time World Seniors Snooker Championship winners list:
- 2026 - Ronnie O'Sullivan
- 2025 - Alfie Burden
- 2024 - Igor Figueiredo
- 2023 - Jimmy White
- 2022 - Lee Walker
- 2021 - David Lilley
- 2020 - Jimmy White
- 2019 - Jimmy White
- 2018 - Aaron Canavan
- 2017 - Peter Lines
- 2016 - Mark Davis
- 2015 - Mark Williams
- 2013 - Steve Davis
- 2012 - Nigel Bond
- 2011 - Darren Morgan
- 2010 - Jimmy White
- 1991 - Cliff Wilson
Who has the most World Seniors Snooker Championship wins?
Jimmy White is the most decorated player in World Seniors Snooker Championship history, winning the prestigious tournament on four occasions.
In total, 'The Whirlwind', who famously lost all seven of his World Snooker Championship finals, has reached the final on six occasions, losing just two of them.
His most recent triumph came in 2023 when he saw off Alfie Burden in the showpiece, having previously reigned supreme in 2020, 2019 and 2010.
History
When was the first World Seniors Snooker Championship?
The World Seniors Snooker Championship was launched back in 1991 when Welshman Cliff Wilson edged past Australian Eddie Charlton in dramatic fashion in Stoke-on-Trent.
That was the one and only occasion it took place prior to 2010 however, when the World Seniors Tour was re-branded and relaunched, with greater prize money, helping to attract higher profile players including Jimmy White.
Since 2010, the event has been staged every year, with the exception of 2014.
Format
How many frames are played in World Seniors Snooker Championship games?
First-round matches are the best-of-seven frames contests, the same length as the four quarter-final ties. Semi-finals then expand to a best-of-11 format before the final is played out over 15 frames.
- Final - Best-of-15 frames
- Semi-Finals - Best-of-11 frames
- Quarter-Finals - Best-of-seven frames
- Last 16 - Best-of-seven frames
Prize Money
How much will the 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship winner get?
Prize money for the 2027 World Seniors Snooker Championship is likely to remain unchanged from 2026 with a total of £80,000 on offer, with a record £30,000 the reward for the tournament winner.
