World Snooker Championship 2024: Draw, dates, results and Crucible schedule as Ronnie O'Sullivan targets eighth title

24.04.2024, 12:03 skysports.com

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 season, including The Masters and the UK Championship for a record eighth time each.

Second seed O'Sullivan begins his tournament at 2.30pm on Wednesday April 24 against Jackson Page, before concluding that match at 1pm the following afternoon.

Belgium's Luca Brecel, who won the 2023 World Championship, was knocked out in the first round this year, pipped 10-9 by David Gilbert, as he became the 19th first-time champion to fail to defend his title in Sheffield.

(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 vs Dominic Dale(13) John Higgins vs Jamie Jones(4) Mark Allen vs 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 vs Jack Lisowski(10) Gary Wilson 5-10 Stuart Bingham(15) Barry Hawkins vs Ryan Day(2) Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Jackson Page

David Gilbert vs (16) Robert MilkinsStephen Maguire vs (8) Shaun MurphyJoe O'Connor vs (12) Kyren Wilson or Dominic Dale(13) John Higgins or Jamie Jones vs (4) Mark Allen or Robbie Williams(3) Judd Trump vs (14) Tom FordJak Jones vs Si Jiahui(7) Ding Junhui or Jack Lisowski vs Stuart Bingham(15) Barry Hawkins or Ryan Day vs (2) Ronnie O'Sullivan or Jackson Page

Wednesday April 24

Williams beats O'Sullivan to win Tour Championship

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10amKyren Wilson vs Dominic DaleDing Junhui vs Jack Lisowski

2.30pmMark Allen vs Robbie WilliamsRonnie O'Sullivan vs Jackson Page

7pmJohn Higgins vs Jamie JonesBarry Hawkins vs Ryan Day

Thursday, April 25

1pmRonnie O'Sullivan vs Jackson Page

7pmJohn Higgins vs Jamie Jones

Thursday April 25

1pmDavid Gilbert vs Robert Milkins/Pang Junxu

7pmJudd Trump vs Tom Ford

Friday April 26

10amDavid Gilbert vs Robert Milkins/Pang JunxuJak Jones vs Si Jiahui

2.30pmStephen Maguire vs Shaun MurphyJudd Trump vs Tom Ford

7pmDavid Gilbert vs Robert Milkins/Pang JunxuJak Jones vs Si Jiahui

Saturday April 27

10amStephen Maguire vs Shaun MurphyJudd Trump vs Tom Ford

2.30pmJohn Higgins/Jamie Jones vs Mark Allen/Robbie WilliamsJak Jones vs Si Jiahui

7pmJoe O'Connor vs Kyren Wilson/Dominic DaleDing Junhui/Jack Lisowski vs Stuart Bingham

Sunday April 28

10amStephen Maguire vs Shaun MurphyBarry Hawkins/Ryan Day vs Ronnie O'Sullivan/Jackson Page

2.30pmJohn Higgins/Jamie Jones vs Mark Allen/Robbie WilliamsDing Junhui/Jack Lisowski vs Stuart Bingham

7pmJoe O'Connor vs Kyren Wilson/Dominic DaleBarry Hawkins/Ryan Day vs Ronnie O'Sullivan/Jackson Page

Monday April 29

1pmJoe O'Connor vs Kyren Wilson/Dominic DaleBarry Hawkins/Ryan Day v Ronnie O'Sullivan/Jackson Page

7pmJohn Higgins/Jamie Jones vs Mark Allen/Robbie WilliamsDing Junhui/Jack Lisowski vs Stuart Bingham

Quarter-finals - Tuesday April 30-Wednesday May 1Semi-finals - Thursday May 2, Friday May 3, Saturday May 4Final - Sunday May 5 and Monday May 6

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.

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.

2023: Luca Brecel2022: Ronnie O'Sullivan2021: Mark Selby2020: Ronnie O'Sullivan2019: Judd Trump2018: Mark Williams2017: Mark Selby2016: Mark Selby2015: Stuart Bingham2014: Mark Selby