Betfred World Championship Qualifiers

The exciting qualifying rounds for snooker’s biggest tournament, the Betfred World Championship, are coming up in just two weeks’ time at Pond’s Forge International Centre in Sheffield.

After next week’s China Open the seeding cut off will be made, with the top 16 to automatically go through to the final stages at the famous Crucible Theatre. All other players will have to win three qualifying matches at Ponds Forge to earn a place at the Crucible.

The draw and format for the qualifying rounds will be released shortly after the end of the China Open, which finishes on April 3.

Among those competing could be crowd favourite Jimmy White, former champions Ken Doherty and Peter Ebdon, up-and-coming talents such as Leeds cueman Oliver Lines and Belgium’s Luca Brecel, and current Ladies World Champion Ng On Yee.

Following completion of the qualifying rounds, the 16 qualifiers will be drawn at random to play the top 16 seeds. The draw will take place on the morning of Thursday April 14th.

Tickets for the qualifiers are ON SALE NOW and cost just £10 for an all-day ticket*. To book call the box office on 0114 2233777 or CLICK HERE

Purchase an all-day ticket for any 3 days for a reduced price of only £20*. Tickets are also available in person at the City Hall and from Ponds Forge.

STUDENT OFFER! Students can watch the action for just £5 all day* To claim this special offer quote STUDENT OFFER when booking tickets.

*price excludes booking fees.

Terms and Conditions apply.

Please note a limited number of tickets per day are available at this special price.

You may be asked to show your student ID when booking tickets or upon entry to the venue.

There are a limited number of wheelchair places available at the venue, so please make your request clear when booking if you require one; essential carer ticket is free.

The Betfred World Championship is supported by Sheffield City Council. The final stages at the Crucible run from April 16 to May 2.