Can Kyren Wilson break the 'Crucible curse'? Will Judd Trump land an elusive second world crown? BBC Sport looks at the likely contenders to come out on top in snooker's blue-riband event.

After serving his time away from the table the Chinese superstar is set for a return to the biggest stage in snooker ...

Thirty-two of the world’s best players are heading to the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield to compete in the World Snooker ...

EXCLUSIVE: Xiao Guodong recalls his tough early days in professional snooker as he heads to the World Championship following ...

World Snooker Championship is here as the very best cueists on the planet come together for the richest tournament in the calendar. The Crucible will once again host the prestigious ...

Mark Selby and John Higgins in fine form as they look to secure fifth World Snooker Championship titles, while defending ...

Four-time world champion Mark Selby is second-favourite after his run to the final of the Tour Championship in early April, ...

That’s because four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby’s career has been strongly linked to his hometown football club ...

The biggest event in the snooker calendar is back ... Crucible MC Rob Walker and the prestigious world championship trophy. Over the next 17 days, the world's top 16 players will take on 16 qualifiers ...

The 2025 World Snooker Championship gets underway on Saturday at the famous Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Defending champion ...

Your complete guide to how to watch the World Snooker Championship 2025 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast ...