'We're talking about history' - the Crucible set for £45m revamp

CitrixNews Staff

· March 24, 2026 at 2:20 PM

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Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn says it is "unthinkable" the World Snooker Championship would be played anywhere other than the Crucible.

The Sheffield venue will be refurbished to add up to 500 more seats, in a £45m revamp that will keep the sport there until at least 2045.

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Originally reported by BBC Sport

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