The prestigious 2026 JenningsBet World Seniors Snooker Championship is set to occur at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield from May 6 to May 10. This year’s event promises to be a monumental gathering, featuring a record number of participants competing for the coveted title.
Defending Champion and Star-Studded Line-Up
Alfie Burden, the reigning champion, will defend his title at this event. He will face off against some of the biggest names in the sport, including:
- Ronnie O’Sullivan
- Jimmy White
- Stuart Bingham
- Ali Carter
- Many others
Broadcast Information
The event will reach audiences around the globe through a new partnership between How To Watch 5 and Pluto TV. Key broadcasting details include:
- In the UK, Channel 5 will air the event for the third consecutive year.
- Pluto TV will stream the championship in the UK and various countries, including:
- USA
- Canada
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Norway
- Australia
- Rigour Media will cover every match in China.
Event Schedule
The championship will kick off on Wednesday, May 6, at 7 PM. Below is a detailed schedule of the first few matches:
| Date | Time | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 6 | 7 PM |
Table One: Tony Drago vs. Roger Farebrother Reanne Evans vs. Aaron Canavan Table Two: Craig Steadman vs. Neal Jones Igor Figueiredo vs. Mohammed Elkhayat |
| Thursday, May 7 | 12 PM |
Table One: Ken Doherty vs. Gerard Greene Jimmy White vs. Daniel Ward Table Two: Peter Lines vs. Anthony Hamilton Dominic Dale vs. Wayne Townsend |
| Thursday, May 7 | 7 PM |
Table One: White/Ward vs. Rob Milkins Drago/Farebrother vs. Ali Carter Table Two: Dale/Townsend vs. Matthew Stevens Figueiredo/Elkhayat vs. Alfie Burden |
| Friday, May 8 | 12 PM |
Table One: Steadman/Jones vs. Nigel Bond Doherty/Greene vs. Ronnie O’Sullivan Table Two: Lines/Hamilton vs. Stuart Bingham Evans/Canavan vs. Joe Perry |
| Friday, May 8 | 7 PM | Matches to be confirmed |
| Saturday, May 9 | 12 PM | Matches to be confirmed |
| Saturday, May 9 | 7 PM | Matches to be confirmed |
| Sunday, May 10 | 12 PM & 7 PM | Matches to be confirmed |
Fans eagerly await the thrilling action that this year’s JenningsBet World Seniors Snooker Championship promises to deliver. Don’t miss the chance to watch the matches live!
