Rankings FAQ

Points will continue to be awarded for every frame won at each of the nine events. Double points are awarded for every from won at any ranking TV event.

The official world rankings are now a two-year rolling system with players defending points from the last two seasons.

The top two ranked players on the official world rankings on 7 April 2026 will be invited to participate in the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

The Race to the Crucible series will be based purely on performances across the 2025/26 season and will encourage new tour players to join with them not thinking they are a year behind those already established.

The top two ranked players on the Race to the Crucible series ranking list on 7 April 2026 will be invited to participate in the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Should the same players sit in the top two of both rankings lists then the official world rankings would take priority.

CUT OFF DATES

On the official world ranking list, the following points will be removed in line with upcoming events:

Even 1: August 15-17, points awarded will replace those won at 2023/2024 WSS Qualifier 1

Event 2: Sept 26–28, points awarded will replace those won at 2023/2024 WSS Qualifier 2

Event 3: Oct 10-12, points awarded will replace those won at 2023/2024 WSS Qualifier 3

Event 4: Nov 21-23, points awarded will replace those won at 2023/2024 WSS Qualifier 4

Event 5: December 12-14, no points to come off.

Event 6: Jan 16-18, no points to come off.

Event 7: Feb 6-8, no points to come off.

Event 8: March 6-8, no points to come off.

Event 9: April 3-5, no points to come off.

2026 World Seniors Championship: players will be defending points won at the 2024 World Seniors Championship