Ronnie O’Sullivan Set for World Seniors Snooker Championship Debut

Ronnie O’Sullivan will make his long-awaited World Seniors Snooker Championship debut at the Crucible Theatre in May.

Widely regarded as the sport’s greatest ever player, ‘The Rocket’ will headline the strongest ever field assembled for an event on the World Seniors Snooker (WSS) Tour.

He joins an outstanding line-up that includes fellow former world champions Mark Williams, Stuart Bingham, Ken Doherty and Reanne Evans.

The tournament, which will be broadcast on Channel 5 in the UK, will also feature established WSS Tour stars including Jimmy White, Matthew Stevens, Tony Drago, Robert Milkins, Peter Lines, Anthony Hamilton, Dominic Dale and reigning British Seniors Open champion Joe Perry – as well as Alfie Burden who returns as defending champion.

WSS Chairman Jason Francis said: “The most commercially valuable player the sport has ever seen will make his World Seniors debut at the Crucible Theatre in May in an attempt to add another world title to his CV — wow! We’ve already sold more tickets than we did for the entire event last year, and Ronnie O’Sullivan’s participation is set to drive even greater demand.”

Tickets for the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship are available from just £17.50 plus booking fee. Click here to secure your visit to the home of snooker.