The World Snooker Championship, snooker’s most prestigious event, could embark on a global tour in the future, potentially leaving its long-time home at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre. This move is being considered as the tournament’s contract with the Crucible expires in 2027. Matchroom Sport chairman Barry Hearn has hinted at the possibility of a global tour, with destinations such as Saudi Arabia, Beijing, and Las Vegas being mentioned. Ding Junhui, a leading figure in snooker and a former world champion, supports the idea of a global tour for the World Championship. He believes that the tournament should live up to its name and reach a wider audience across the globe. Ding suggests that the World Championship could rotate between different continents each year. While he would like to see the championship remain in Sheffield, he also acknowledges the potential benefits of a global tour in terms of creating new markets and audiences for the sport. Ding Junhui’s support for a global tour adds weight to the possibility of such a move for the World Snooker Championship in the future.
Ding Junhui Backs Global Tour for World Snooker Championship
