Judd Trump, Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson among players looking to stop Ronnie O’Sullivan winning record eighth World Snooker Championship; tournament runs from April 20 to May 6 at The Crucible in Sheffield, with champion taking home £500,000 and £40,000 awarded for 147 break
Last Updated: 29/04/24 11:23pm
The 2024 World Snooker Championship takes place in Sheffield between April 20 and May 6 with Ronnie O’Sullivan targeting a record eighth title.
O’Sullivan won the World Championship in 2022 to equal Stephen Hendry’s record of seven Crucible crowns and comes into the 2024 event having won five titles so far this season, including The Masters and the UK Championship for a record eighth time each.
The Rocket is in the quarter-final stages for a 22nd time and could face Judd Trump in the semi-finals in a repeat of the 2022 final.
Sky Sports’ Cam Hogwood explains how the Snooker World Championship could be set to move from the tournament’s iconic Crucible
The quarter-final line-up has now been finalised, with O’Sullivan facing Stuart Bingham and Trump taking on Jak Jones. The other side of the draw sees David Gilbert play Stephen Maguire and Kyren Wilson go up against John Higgins.
Quarter-finals – Best of 25 frames (All matches April 30-May 1)
David Gilbert vs Stephen MaguireKyren Wilson (12) vs (13) John Higgins (4)(3) Judd Trump vs Jak JonesStuart Bingham vs Ronnie O’Sullivan (2)
Semi-finals Best of 33 frames (May 2-4)
David Gilbert or Stephen Maguire vs Kyren Wilson (12) or John Higgins (13)(3) Judd Trump or Jak Jones vs or Stuart Bingham or Ronnie O’Sullivan (2)
World Snooker Championship 2024 – second-round schedule
Tuesday April 30
10amDavid Gilbert vs Stephen MaguireJudd Trump vs Jak Jones
2.30pmKyren Wilson vs John HigginsStuart Bingham v Ronnie O’Sullivan
7pmDavid Gilbert vs Stephen MaguireJudd Trump vs Jak Jones
Wednesday May 1
10amKyren Wilson vs John Higgins/Mark AllenJudd Trump vs Jak Jones
2.30pmDavid Gilbert vs Stephen MaguireStuart Bingham v Ronnie O’Sullivan
7pmKyren Wilson vs Mark AllenStuart Bingham v Ronnie O’Sullivan
Thursday May 2
1pmDavid Gilbert/Stephen Maguire vs Kyren Wilson/John Higgins/Mark Allen
7pmJudd Trump/Jak Jones vs Stuart Bingham/Ronnie O’Sullivan
Friday May 3
10amDavid Gilbert/Stephen Maguire vs Kyren Wilson/John Higgins/Mark Allen
2.30pmJudd Trump/Jak Jones vs Stuart Bingham/Ronnie O’Sullivan
7pmDavid Gilbert/Stephen Maguire vs Kyren Wilson/John Higgins
Saturday May 4
10amJudd Trump/Jak Jones vs Jack Lisowski/Stuart Bingham/Ronnie O’Sullivan
2.30pmDavid Gilbert/Stephen Maguire vs Kyren Wilson/John Higgins
7pmJudd Trump/Jak Jones vs Stuart Bingham/Ronnie O’Sullivan
Sunday May 5
1pm and 7pmFinal
Monday May 6
1pm and 7pmFinal
Full second-round results – Best of 25 frames
David Gilbert 13-4 Robert Milkins (16)Stephen Maguire 13-9 Shaun Murphy (8)Joe O’Connor 6-13 Kyren Wilson (12)(13) John Higgins 13-12 Mark Allen (4)(3) Judd Trump 13-7 Tom Ford (14)Jak Jones 13-9 Si JiahuiJack Lisowski 11-13 Stuart BinghamRyan Day 7-13 Ronnie O’Sullivan (2)
Full first-round results – Best of 19 frames
(1) Luca Brecel 9-10 David Gilbert(16) Robert Milkins 10-9 Pang Junxu(9) Ali Carter 7-10 Stephen Maguire(8) Shaun Murphy 10-5 Lyu Haotian(5) Mark Selby 6-10 Joe O’Connor(12) Kyren Wilson 10-1 Dominic Dale(13) John Higgins 10-6 Jamie Jones(4) Mark Allen 10-6 Robbie Williams(3) Judd Trump 10-5 Hossein Vafaei(14) Tom Ford 10-6 Ricky Walden(11) Zhang Anda 4-10 Jak Jones(6) Mark Williams 9-10 Si Jiahui(7) Ding Junhui 9-10 Jack Lisowski(10) Gary Wilson 5-10 Stuart Bingham(15) Barry Hawkins 8-10 Ryan Day(2) Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-1 Jackson Page
Where is the World Snooker Championship held?
The Crucible Theatre, in the heart of Sheffield, has staged the World Championship every year since 1977 and the venue’s current contract runs until 2027.
O’Sullivan recently told The Sun that he would like to see the World Championship moved, suggesting Saudi Arabia and China as alternatives.
What do you get for making a maximum 147 break?
Any player who makes a maximum break at the World Championship will receive £40,000, with 14 having been made over the years – including two in the 2023 tournament.
Kyren Wilson achieved the feat in the opening round before Selby became the first player to hit a 147 in a final during his 18-15 defeat to Brecel.
World Snooker Championship – last 10 winners
2023: Luca Brecel2022: Ronnie O’Sullivan2021: Mark Selby2020: Ronnie O’Sullivan2019: Judd Trump2018: Mark Williams2017: Mark Selby2016: Mark Selby2015: Stuart Bingham2014: Mark Selby