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World Snooker Championship 2027 — Odds, Facts & Betting Guide
17 April – 3 May 2027 · Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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The World Snooker Championship is the sport's biggest and most prestigious event, and the 2027 edition is historic: the centenary championship, first held in 1927, and the 51st consecutive year at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. It runs from 17 April to 3 May 2027 with a £3 million prize fund.
Wu Yize is the defending champion after a remarkable 18-17 final win over Shaun Murphy in 2026. Seventeen days of snooker, the famous best-of-35 final across four sessions, and the sport's richest first prize make this the betting highlight of the snooker calendar.
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World Snooker Championship: fast facts
- The 2027 World Championship is the centenary edition — the tournament was first held in 1927.
- It will be the 51st consecutive year the event is staged at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
- The 2027 prize fund is £3 million, with £625,000 to the winner.
- Wu Yize is the defending champion after beating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in the 2026 final.
- The final is played over a best-of-35 frame format across four sessions — the winner must reach 18 frames.
- Ronnie O'Sullivan has made more Crucible appearances than any other player.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wu Yize | Beat Shaun Murphy 18-17 in the final |
| 2025 | Zhao Xintong | First Chinese world champion |
| 2024 | Kyren Wilson | First world title, beat Jak Jones |
| 2023 | Luca Brecel | First Belgian and first mainland European world champion |
| 2022 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | Record-equalling seventh world title |
| 2021 | Mark Selby | Fourth world title |
| 2020 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | Won the delayed, reduced-crowd final |
| 2019 | Judd Trump | First world title, beat John Higgins |
| 2018 | Mark Williams | Third world title, ten years after his second |
| 2017 | Mark Selby | Third world title, beat John Higgins |
How to bet on World Snooker Championship
The World Championship is a marathon, and that shapes the betting. Outright markets open wide because the long matches reward stamina and concentration as much as pure talent — first-round upsets are a Crucible tradition, and the deep format means form has time to tell over 17 days.
Match betting and frame handicaps run throughout, while the best-of-35 final supports a rich range of session-by-session and correct-score markets. Highest-break and 147 specials add interest across the fortnight.
For a centenary edition with a £3 million fund, the world's best will be at their sharpest. Pace your betting across the 17 days rather than loading the early rounds, and keep every stake within a budget you set in advance.
Popular markets
- Outright winner
- Match winner
- Correct score (frames)
- Highest break
- Maximum 147 break specials
- Each-way
- To reach the final
World Snooker Championship 2027: your questions answered
When is the World Snooker Championship 2027?
The 2027 World Snooker Championship runs from 17 April to 3 May at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. It is the centenary edition.
Who won the World Snooker Championship in 2026?
Wu Yize won the 2026 World Championship, beating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a dramatic final.
Why is the 2027 World Championship special?
It is the centenary edition — the tournament was first held in 1927 — and the 51st consecutive year at the Crucible.
How much does the World Snooker Championship winner get?
The 2027 champion receives £625,000 from a £3 million total prize fund.
What format is the World Championship final?
Best-of-35 frames across four sessions. The winner must reach 18 frames.