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World Snooker Championship Tips & Tipsters 2027
World Snooker Championship 2027 dates, the rounds at the Crucible, and how to judge snooker tips before you pay — for the centenary edition.
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Saturday 17 April – Monday 3 May 2027 · The Crucible Theatre
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When is the World Snooker Championship 2027?
The 2027 World Snooker Championship runs from Saturday 17 April to Monday 3 May 2027 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. It's the centenary edition of the championship, with the final played over two days.
The World Snooker Championship at the Crucible is the biggest snooker betting event of the year — and 2027 is its centenary edition. Seventeen days of long-format matches, from best-of-19 frames in the first round to a best-of-35 final, reward consistency over flair. Long matches also mean form and stamina matter more than in any other event.
World Snooker Championship 2027: round-by-round guide
Session times are published nearer the event — check the official schedule before you bet.
First round
| Fixture / stage | Type | Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32 | Best of 19 frames | 16 matches | Qualifiers who've already played at the venue's conditions can upset seeds. |
Second round
| Fixture / stage | Type | Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 16 | Best of 25 frames | 8 matches | Played over three sessions — consistency matters more than heavy scoring. |
Quarter-finals
| Fixture / stage | Type | Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 8 | Best of 25 frames | 4 matches | Frame handicaps can offer value over short-priced favourites. |
Semi-finals
| Fixture / stage | Type | Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 4 | Best of 33 frames | 2 matches | Four sessions; stamina and match experience count. |
Final
| Fixture / stage | Type | Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Best of 35 frames | 1 match | The longest match of the season, over two days. |
Best snooker tipsters for the World Snooker Championship
We don't rate tipsters on a single event — the sample is too small. These are the highest-rated snooker tipsters on TipsterCheck overall, so you can check their reviews and records before the World Snooker Championship begins.
Top snooker tipsters ahead of the World Snooker Championship
| # | Tipster | Trust Score | User rating | Price | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sporting Life Free Tips | Not yet rated | New | Free | View → |
| 2 |  Matchday Tipping | Not yet rated | 1.0 | Free | View → |
How to judge World Snooker Championship tips before you pay
Long-format records only
Many snooker results come from short-format events. Ask how a tipster's selections have done in long Crucible matches specifically — the skills and the variance are different.
Frame handicaps and totals
With so many frames, handicap and total-frames markets are popular. A credible tipster shows results across these markets, not just match winners at short prices.
Ask for a full, time-stamped record — not highlights
Every tipster shares their big wins. What matters is every bet they advised, with the time it was sent, the stake and the odds available then. If they can only show winners, assume the losers were hidden.
Check the odds were actually available
Prices can move quickly after a tip is posted. Judge a record at the odds you could realistically get, and be wary of results quoted at the best price anywhere.
One tournament is a tiny sample
Even a busy event is only a small number of bets. A tipster can have a brilliant or awful tournament by luck alone, so judge them on years of results, not one event.
Set a budget and level stakes before it starts
Decide a total budget for the event, use level stakes (for example 1–2% of your bank per point) and stick to it. Chasing losses late in a tournament is how most people give back their winnings. 18+, and only bet what you can afford to lose.
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