SNOOKER fans are being spoilt this month as the World Senior Championship is now underway just days after Kyren Wilson became king of the Crucible!
Wilson, 32, claimed the first World Championship title of his career after beating qualifier Jak Jones 18-14 in a mouthwatering final.
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And the likes of Jimmy White and Ken Doherty would have been watching on in awe, hoping they will be victorious in the Senior Championship.
White arrives in Sheffield looking to secure a record-extending fifth World Seniors crown after defeating tournament debutant Alfie Burden during the 2023 final.
But the English legend has fierce competition ahead of him and SunSport can reveal the full schedule for this thrilling competition below.
World Senior Snooker Championship 2024 fixtures and results
Round of 16
Wednesday 8th May
12pm
James Wattana vs Rodney Goggins
Ken Doherty vs Tyson Crinis
7pm
Tony Knowles vs Mohamed Khairy
Igor Figueiredo vs Tessa Davidson
Thursday 9th May
12pm
Tony Drago vs Michael Judge
Jimmy White vs Andrew Norman
7pm
Joe Johnson vs Barry Pinches
Darren Morgan vs Dechawat Poomjaeng
Quarter-finals
Friday 10th May
12pm
White/Norman vs Figueiredo/Davidson
Morgan/Poomjaeng vs Doherty/Crinis
7pm
Johnson/Pinches vs Wattana/Goggins
Knowles/Watson vs Drago/Judge
Semi-finals
Saturday 11th May
12pm
TBC vs TBC
TBC vs TBC
Final
TBC vs TBC
What is the World Senior Snooker Championship 2024 prize money?
There will be a whopping £50,000 in the World Senior prize pot this year with the winner taking home £5,000 more than Jimmy White did in 2023.
White won £15,000 for his victory over Alfie Burden in the most recent competition.
However, the 2024 winner will receive £20,000 and they will also earn an automatic spot in the Champions of Champions event later this year.
How can I watch the World Senior Snooker Championship 2024?
The World Senior Snooker Championship 2024 will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 5 in the UK.
Fans can watch the entire tournament for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.
Alternatively, snooker lovers will be able stream the tournament through My5 live.
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