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World snooker champions

Wu Yize is the world champion, after an 18–17 win over Shaun Murphy in the 2026 final. The next World Championship is at the Crucible from 17 April to 3 May 2027.

Every final since 2010

YearChampionRunner-upScore
2026Wu YizeShaun Murphy18–17
2025Zhao XintongMark Williams18–12
2024Kyren WilsonJak Jones18–14
2023Luca BrecelMark Selby18–15
2022Ronnie O'SullivanJudd Trump18–13
2021Mark SelbyShaun Murphy18–15
2020Ronnie O'SullivanKyren Wilson18–8
2019Judd TrumpJohn Higgins18–9
2018Mark WilliamsJohn Higgins18–16
2017Mark SelbyJohn Higgins18–15
2016Mark SelbyDing Junhui18–14
2015Stuart BinghamShaun Murphy18–15
2014Mark SelbyRonnie O'Sullivan18–14
2013Ronnie O'SullivanBarry Hawkins18–12
2012Ronnie O'SullivanAli Carter18–11
2011John HigginsJudd Trump18–15
2010Neil RobertsonGraeme Dott18–13

Most titles in the modern era

Since the championship moved to the Crucible in 1977:

PlayerTitles
Stephen Hendry7
Ronnie O'Sullivan7
Steve Davis6
Mark Selby4
John Higgins4

Ray Reardon also won six, all but one before the move to the Crucible.

Recent firsts

The 2027 event, with dates, draw and results as they happen, is on the World Championship page.

Quick answers

Who is the current world snooker champion?
Wu Yize, who beat Shaun Murphy 18–17 in the 2026 final at the Crucible.
Who has won the most world snooker titles?
In the modern era, Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan with seven each. Steve Davis and Ray Reardon won six.
How many times has Ronnie O'Sullivan won the World Championship?
Seven: 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020 and 2022.
When is the next World Snooker Championship?
17 April to 3 May 2027, at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

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