‘I’d accept cut in prize money to stay at Crucible, insists Wilson

KYREN Wilson has insisted he would accept a cut in prize money if it guaranteed the World Championship stayed at the Crucible

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The venue for snooker’s premier tournament is up in the air, with the iconic Sheffield theatre's hosting deal set to conclude in 2027.

Barry Hearn, Matchroom’s president and de facto head of the World Snooker Tour (WST), is considering relocating the championship to a larger, more modern facility.

Hearn has contended that the Crucible, accommodating fewer than 1,000 spectators, no longer meets modern requirements.

Concerns have emerged that the tournament might relocate to Saudi Arabia, which now stages two tournaments.

That prospect wouldn't satisfy most snooker enthusiasts, who have highlighted the subdued atmosphere and sparse attendance at the Saudi events.