Seniors of Sheffield Day Returns to the Crucible in 2026
World Seniors Snooker (WSS) is delighted to announce the return of the Seniors of Sheffield Day during the World Seniors Snooker Championship on Thursday 7 May.
The day will see WSS once again partnering with Age UK Sheffield to bring 500 local residents from the aging population in the city to the iconic Crucible Theatre to watch the action live, meet legends of the sport and socialise with each other.
The number of over 50’s experiencing loneliness is set to reach two million by 2025/26. This compares to around 1.4 million in 2016/17 – a 49% increase in ten years, and Age UK reported in 2016 that there are 1.2 million chronically lonely older people in the UK.
Jason Francis, Chairman of WSS and creator of the initiative, said: “According to our partners Age UK, half-a-million older people go at least five or six days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone at all. Loneliness, living alone and poor social connections is hugely detrimental to people’s health and this will be our fourth year of holding this heart-warming event for the people of Sheffield.”
Rohit Sagoo, WSS Director, said: “It is about getting those who are in the aging population in Sheffield out of their seats and out of their homes to come and watch some snooker at the Crucible Theatre.”
John Parrott, 1991 world champion, said: “It is a brilliant idea, everyone is excited to see the snooker and meet some of the legends. It is a wonderful initiative for the event and the city!”
Clive Timothy from Age UK Sheffield said: “We are thrilled to continue our support of World Seniors Snooker for the Seniors of Sheffield Day. Events like this play a vital role in helping older people stay connected, active, and engaged with their community. The opportunity to meet new people and experience live snooker is invaluable in tackling loneliness and supporting wellbeing in Sheffield’s older population.”
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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.
