Barry Hearn provides update on Crucible hosting World Snooker Championship

The Crucible in Sheffield has hosted the Snooker World ChampionshipsBarry Hearn has indicated the Crucible’s future as the host venue for the World Snooker Championship will come to an end in 2027.The Matchroom Sport president continues to play a key role in negotiations over the staging of the sport’s flagship event.With a capacity of just 980 seats, Hearn claims the iconic arena is no longer ‘fit for purpose while his son, Eddie, claims he would have moved the even from Shef