Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 World Snooker Championship

The 2024 World Snooker Championship is in full swing at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, with Ronnie O’Sullivan eyeing a record-breaking eighth world title. The 48-year-old snooker legend is on the verge of making history as he aims to surpass Stephen Hendry’s seven World Championships in the modern era.

O’Sullivan has already had a stellar season, winning both the UK Championship and the Masters, and a victory in Sheffield would solidify his status as one of the greatest snooker players of all time. He is currently the favorite on snooker betting sites to achieve this remarkable feat.

However, O’Sullivan faces stiff competition from a talented field of challengers. Judd Trump, the player of the season with five ranking titles under his belt, is hungry for a second World Championship title. Mark Allen, who has been in top form over the past 18 months, is also a strong contender.

The World Snooker Championship promises 17 days of thrilling action, with the top 16 players in the world joined by 16 qualifiers. The entire tournament will be broadcast live on the BBC, with coverage available on BBC Two, BBC Four, the red button, iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website. Eurosport will also broadcast the event in the UK.

With a total prize fund of £2,395,000 up for grabs, including a £500,000 payout for the winner, the stakes are high at the Crucible Theatre. The tournament format includes best-of-19, best-of-25, best-of-33, and best-of-35 frame matches leading up to the final on Monday 6 May.

As the competition heats up, snooker fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the crowning of the 2024 World Snooker Champion. Don’t miss out on the action – tune in to witness history in the making at the Crucible Theatre.