Snooker's biggest stars to walk the 'green carpet' in Sheffield next week
Fans will get the chance to see some of the sport's biggest names - and even play a few frames - next week
Last updated 9th Apr 2025
Snooker fans will get to the chance to see some of the biggest stars in the sport, with the return of the iconic World Snooker Championship green carpet to the Crucible next week.
The world top 16 will walk in pairs from the Winter Garden to The Crucible on Good Friday (April 18), taking the time to meet fans and sign autographs on the way.
Some snooker stars will even play a few frames with supports in the fan zone after the green carpet festivities, at around 2pm.
The World Snooker Championship, the biggest event in the sport's calendar, runs from April 19 until May 5, with 32 players competing for a top prize of £500,000.
Tom Rowell, WST's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, said:
“This is an amazing opportunity for fans to get involved in the Halo World Championship, even if they are not among the lucky few who have tickets for the Crucible."
"To see the world’s elite players walking through the square will be a great celebration of our sport and a proud moment for the people of Sheffield.
“We are working on a range of activities across the tournament which will build the whole experience of our biggest event for the players, fans and everyone in the city.
"We look forward to working with our partners on making this the best ever World Championship!”
The news comes as talks continue over the future of the tournament in Sheffield, with no deal in place for it to be held at the Crucible beyond 2027.