Barry Hearn says the World Snooker Championship will leave the Crucible after the 2027 tournament unless a new venue or a major expansion is agreed upon.

Barry Hearn holds positive talks with Sheffield City Council about the World Snooker Championship staying at the Crucible beyond 2027 but says the deadline for a firm decision will come in December.

a body that effectively controls the World Snooker Tour. The Crucible has hosted the World Championship since 1977, but the 980-seat theatre has faced criticism for a lack of spectator and ...